The Patriots’ vote of no confidence in the Commission President had no chance. 165 MEPs voted in favor of the motion, 360 against.
By Markus Grabitz
The Commission can provisionally apply the Mercosur agreement as soon as at least one Mercosur state ratifies it.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, representatives of the US, Ukraine and Russia want to discuss conditions for an end to the war in Ukraine.
By Redaktion Table
Following the agreement between Donald Trump and Mark Rutte in Davos, the NATO Military Committee sees a framework for a possible compromise on Greenland. However, the Alliance’s top military officers need more details and a political mandate before they can start planning.
By Stephan Israel
The European Commission is confident of reaching a political agreement with India to sign a free trade pack by the end of January. However, CBAM remains a sticking point in the negotiations.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
As already announced by three parliamentary group leaders, the European Parliament has formally suspended the agreement on tariffs with the US. In a few days, the EU Parliament’s Trade Committee will also discuss measures under the Anti-Coercion Instrument.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Commission has postponed the Industrial Accelerator Act by one month. The distribution of strategic raw materials from European stocks could become a point of contention.
By Manuel Berkel
The new strategy against racism aims to combat exclusion in the labor and housing markets. The Commission want member states to enforce existing laws more strictly.
By Marion Bergermann
Tractors block roads in Strasbourg: One day before a vote in the European Parliament on the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, farmers from various European countries vented their discontent.
By Redaktion Table
MEPs are proposing a harmonized set of rules to ensure a level playing field for companies across the EU. This should facilitate growth.
By Corinna Visser
