The Commission is allowing the German government to support the development of hydrogen infrastructure. KfW can provide companies with up to €3 billion in the form of guarantees. The guarantees are intended to provide companies with low-interest loans.
By Markus Grabitz
Brussels and Beijing are negotiating EU tariffs on Chinese EVs. Both sides agreed on this on Saturday. Economics Minister Robert Habeck, who was in China during the negotiations, considers it a success.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
The Portuguese João Fernando Cotrim de Figueiredo is running against Valérie Hayer for the Renew Group presidency. He comes from the European party family Alde, which supports Renew alongside Macron's Renaissance movement.
By Markus Grabitz
Estonia is blocking a reform package aimed at adapting the EU VAT system to the realities of the digital economy. The reason: the Estonian government fears the consequences for online platforms and their users.
By Marc Winkelmann
Seven Czech MPs from the ANO movement led by right-wing populist Babiš are leaving the liberal parliamentary group. Hungary's Viktor Orbán could be behind this. He may want to form a parliamentary group with Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National.
By Markus Grabitz
In its annual economic policy recommendations to the member states, the EU Commission criticizes Germany's high trade surplus. It also calls on Germany to invest more.
By Marc Winkelmann
Mark Rutte should have been chosen as the next NATO Secretary General months ago. However, one ally in particular has stubbornly resisted – until now.
By Redaktion Table
This time, Volt is entering the EU Parliament with five MEPs. This makes the party attractive to both the Greens/EFA group and Renew. The MEPs recommend the Greens, but let the members decide.
By Corinna Visser
Although there were concerns from Germany, the Council of EU Labor Ministers has agreed its negotiating position on the European Works Council Directive. The Confederation of German Employers' Associations is critical.
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Since the election, Italy has had the largest social democratic group in the European Parliament. Nevertheless, the incumbent from Spain wants to continue in her role. She already has a plan for the hearing of the Commission President.
By Till Hoppe
