France announced a military mission in Moldova as part of a security agreement, reaffirming its "decisive support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity" in the face of a threat from Russia.
By Gabriel Bub
Yesterday, the EU Council decided to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), seen as a costly obstacle to the energy transition. Meanwhile, new details have emerged regarding an investor lawsuit against Germany.
By Alex Veit
The SPD's lead candidate doubts that Ukraine or individual Western Balkan states will join the EU in the next legislative period. Additionally, she has reservations about a gradual approach to bringing these countries closer to EU standards.
By Till Hoppe
The EU Trade Committee has voted to extend duty-free and quota-free trade with Ukraine. Members of parliament abstained from making any changes to save time and extend the arrangement on time.
By Julia Dahm
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has deemed the decision of the Belgian Data Protection Authority to be lawful, ruling that the Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) is not compatible with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Practically all European cookie banners are based on the TCF.
By Corinna Visser
Markiyan Dmytrasevych reacts with incomprehension to the Agriculture Committee's call for greater restrictions on Ukrainian imports. In an interview with Julia Dahm, Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Agriculture also proposes how EU accession can be achieved without breaking the agricultural budget.
By Julia Dahm
Above the clouds of the EU, many national regulations still apply to air traffic. This "patchwork quilt" is to become more uniform in future. One of the aims is to reduce CO2 emissions.
By Redaktion Table
A further €5 billion for arms purchases for Ukraine is at stake: there has been a rapprochement in the dispute over the reform of the European Peace Facility (EFF). Berlin has apparently been able to assert itself on one point, while a demand from Paris has met with resistance.
By Eric Bonse
Shortly before the end of the legislative period, the Commission attempts to resolve a dispute over reform or withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty. Both are now to be made possible. Investor protection should no longer hinder climate policy.
By Alex Veit
A tonne of CO2 costs around 40 percent less in European emissions trading than it did a year ago. The market is volatile, the protection is too weak. What does this mean for companies that want to invest in low-carbon technologies?
By Lukas Knigge
