The European Parliament is facing the same deadlines for all three dossiers included in the automotive package: carbon fleet limits, the automotive omnibus, and green corporate fleets.
By Markus Grabitz
More than three years after announcing a reform of the REACH chemicals regulation, the European Commission is backtracking. The regulation will not be fundamentally revised.
By Nicolas Heronymus
The European Parliament has adopted its position on the EU’s long-term budget. MEPs are facing sharp criticism from the member states.
By Till Hoppe
The Commission is proposing that member states transfer 15% of tobacco tax revenues to the EU. In total, tobacco taxes amounting to approximately €14 billion are expected to be allocated to the next MFF starting in 2028.
By Markus Grabitz
In its first review, the Commission has confirmed that the Digital Markets Act is having an impact. Meanwhile, there is mounting pressure from the Parliament to significantly strengthen enforcement.
By Corinna Visser
For the first time, the approved reform of the Generalized System of Preferences links trade benefits for developing countries with cooperation on migration policy.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The main points of contention were the handling of industrial AI and the details of the ban on nudifier apps. The Parliament criticized the Council for its unwillingness to compromise.
By Corinna Visser
The European Parliament is voting on a resolution regarding the future EU budget. MEPs are expected to call for more funding for agriculture and rural areas than is proposed by the Commission.
By Julia Dahm
At the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen defended the proposal to cap direct payments per farm. However, he said he could envisage exceptions for certain groups.
By Julia Dahm
