The lead candidate of the Christian Democratic party family in the European elections, Ursula von der Leyen, is not categorically ruling out cooperation between the EPP and the conservative ECR party family. This was her response to a question from Bas Eickhout (Greens) at the Maastricht Debate 2024, a debate with the candidates of the other party families.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU is investigating whether Apple's iPad poses a risk of abuse of competition. The company now has six months to ensure that the device complies with the DMA's preventive measures.
By Markus Grabitz
To support farmers, German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir is calling for the EU rules on national subsidies to be relaxed. He has found a sympathetic ear with the European Commission – but not with all EU countries.
By Julia Dahm
According to a new report, more and more people around the world do not have access to a secure food supply. Three factors contribute to the worsening situation despite international efforts.
By Julia Dahm
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius celebrated a Franco-German unity with his counterpart Sébastien Lecornu in Paris on Friday that does not seem to exist between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Emmanuel Macron.
By Gabriel Bub
At the Agriculture Council, Federal Agriculture Minister Özdemir is campaigning for more national subsidies to be allowed without EU approval. Many countries support this, but there will also likely be headwind.
By Julia Dahm
With 108 million monthly active users in the EU, the fast fashion retailer Shein crosses the line into the category of very large online platforms. The company intends to comply with the relevant rules.
By Corinna Visser
The anti-discrimination directive has a real chance of being adopted 16 years after it was first proposed. The disagreement in the traffic light government could prevent this.
By Marc Winkelmann
In view of good poll results, CSU leader Markus Söder has raised his election target for the European elections. He wants to see seven "plus x" MEPs in Brussels.
By Peter Fahrenholz
The European Parliament has passed the Net-Zero Industry Act. The ailing solar industry is pressing for the new rules to be applied immediately.
By Till Hoppe
