Neighboring countries could also benefit from the debt-financed spending plans of the CDU/CSU and SPD, says the Irish Finance Minister. However, whether the Greens will agree to the amendment to the Basic Law is still completely open.
By Till Hoppe
The EU ambassadors want to make a new attempt today to extend the individual Russia sanctions. An agreement has so far failed due to Hungary's demand to remove a number of oligarchs from the sanctions list.
By Stephan Israel
US tariffs on steel and aluminum came into force on Wednesday. The EU Commission wants to respond with tariffs on whisky from the USA, among other things. US President Trump reacted angrily – and now wants to target wine and other drinks from the EU.
By Redaktion Table
The EPP is pushing for the parliamentary procedure for the omnibus on sustainability reporting obligations to be fast-tracked. The plenary is to decide on this in the next session week. The coordinators in the ENVI have already agreed on the simplified procedure.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU member states could back plans to increase tariffs on fertilizers from Russia and Belarus. However, resistance is coming from the agricultural sector.
By Julia Dahm
Together with a "coalition of the willing," the Netherlands wants to strengthen the semiconductor industry in Europe and better coordinate support measures. Germany is also part of the coalition.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Dutch parliament opposes the EU's ReArm Europe rearmament plan. This is primarily about sending a political signal. The MEPs are weakening head of government Dick Schoof and positioning themselves with a view to the upcoming discussion on Eurobonds.
By Stephan Israel
An immediate ceasefire would have no advantages for Moscow at present. Vladimir Putin's regime will drive the price higher.
By Viktor Funk
According to a study, the EU target of 90% self-sufficiency in batteries by 2030 is unlikely to be achievable. However, the authors assume that the proportion of European batteries will increase. The fact that Northvolt has now also filed for bankruptcy in Sweden is not a good sign.
By Nico Beckert
Seven MEPs from the CDU/CSU group and five MEPs from the European SPD have been appointed to the 16 working groups negotiating the coalition agreement. The talks start today and should be concluded on April 3.
By Markus Grabitz
