The Council of Europe has lowered the wolf's protection status, which is a prerequisite for the EU to adapt the species protection law in the Habitats Directive.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Parliament's EMPL Committee is in favor of trilogue negotiations on strengthening European Works Councils. The Council is also ready.
By Alina Leimbach
Europe wants to be climate-neutral by 2050 and is even aiming to remove more greenhouse gases from the atmosphere than it emits. Some researchers are now calling for a specific target for 2055 and corresponding adjustments to the EU Climate Law.
By Lukas Knigge
The Brussels authority wants to make billions available to promote batteries for EU cars and renewable hydrogen. The money is to come from the innovation fund.
By Marion Bergermann
Now that Ursula von der Leyen has revised the mission letters for the College, the Greens are claiming key changes for themselves. Meanwhile, the Commission plans to present its Clean Industrial Deal on Feb. 26.
By Manuel Berkel
People should be better protected against the dangers of passive smoking and vaping outdoors. This was decided by the EU health ministers. The member states are now to adopt measures.
By Markus Grabitz
The Internship Directive is intended to significantly improve standards for interns in the EU. However, for many countries, the plan goes too far. The Commissioner, on the other hand, wants a more ambitious text.
By Alina Leimbach
The negotiations between the Council and Parliament on the postponement of the EU Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are entering their second and probably final round. The chances of reaching an agreement have improved significantly since the first meeting.
By Julia Dahm
The new Commissioners have officially been in office since Dec. 1. It is now also largely clear who will head their cabinet. Get an overview at Table.Briefings.
By Till Hoppe
With 90% of votes counted, Romania’s Social Democrats are leading the parliamentary election, while far-right parties gain significant ground. A challenging path to forming a government lies ahead.
By Julia Mertens
