Under pressure from farmers, a majority of EU states want stricter customs regulations for certain foodstuffs from Ukraine. The ambassadors of the EU states agreed on a new compromise on Wednesday evening.
By Redaktion Table
After the French Senate rejected the ratification of CETA last week, the National Assembly now has to vote on it again. The French government wants to delay this vote as much as possible.
By Marc Winkelmann
EU Research Commissioner Iliana Ivanova presented initial plans from the EU Commission's Higher Education Package on Wednesday. A standardized European degree is to be introduced so that universities in the EU can benefit even more from a joint exchange in the future.
By Nicola Kuhrt
France was able to open numerous green industrial plants last year. Nevertheless, according to experts, the French industrial strategy is proving inadequate to stand up to American and Chinese competition.
By Claire Stam
The French national debt has grown more than expected. Finance Minister Le Maire is therefore calling for significant austerity measures. All expenditures that do not produce the expected results must be abandoned.
By Redaktion Table
Almost a year ago, Parliament and the Council approved the law on deforestation-free supply chains. Now 20 member states and parliamentarians want to stop the project – or at least delay it.
By Redaktion Table
Following renewed and sometimes violent protests by farmers around the Agriculture Council in Brussels, the EU countries will vote on free trade with Ukraine on Wednesday. The vote is likely to be close, as several countries call for further protective measures for agricultural products.
By Julia Dahm
European shipping has been part of the European emissions trading system since the beginning of the year. Initially, there were concerns from the industry that shipping companies could avoid EU ports and continue unchecked emissions. It is now apparent that shipping companies are benefiting from the price increases.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU is spending €600 million on twelve fire-fighting aircraft as part of the rescEU civil protection program. The aircraft will go to six different EU member states.
By Corinna Visser
The EU Commission intends to become a partner of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA). Climate advocates see this step as signaling a departure from fossil fuels.
By Manuel Berkel
