In a briefing for Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, the Directorate-General for Climate reacts cautiously to calls for greater EU funding for nuclear energy. The document is intended as preparation for his hearing in the EU Parliament.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission has completed its market investigation and decided that X (formerly Twitter) is not a central platform within the meaning of the DMA. This means that X no longer has to fulfill the requirements as a gatekeeper.
By Corinna Visser
The Court of Auditors has identified clear weaknesses in the EU's climate change adaptation policy. The measures are lagging behind the ambitious targets despite high financial resources. In some cases, they even lead to maladaptation.
By Lukas Knigge
Germany's final National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) shows clear deficits, write the experts at Germanwatch. The German government needs to do more, particularly in the transport and building sectors as well as in natural sinks.
By Lukas Knigge
The Federal Ministry of Finance argues that the excessive expenditure could require an extension of the consolidation period in accordance with EU rules. The background to this is the ongoing budget dispute.
By Till Hoppe
EU Commission Vice-President Šefčovič pleaded with EU ministers to conclude negotiations with Switzerland on a new basis for the bilateral relationship by the end of 2024. The member states showed no understanding for the demand for a unilateral safeguard clause on immigration.
By Stephan Israel
Several member states suspect that biodiesel exports to the EU are sometimes falsely declared as "advanced". However, the EU Commission sees its scope for reaction as limited.
By Julia Dahm
The EU Commission is proposing an accelerated implementation of the migration pact. In a letter to the heads of state and government, von der Leyen writes that she wants to examine agreements with non-EU countries on readmission centers.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission President wants to ensure diversity in her Commission. New Commissioners may therefore no longer fill their cabinets predominantly with nationals. At least 50 percent must be women.
By Till Hoppe
Germany will fund 15 decarbonization projects in energy-intensive industries. Economy Minister Robert Habeck wants to keep jobs in the country while establishing new technologies, which is how he justifies the high subsidies for saved emissions.
By Alex Veit
