The EU Commission no longer wants saving gas to be compulsory during crises. The peak of the energy crisis has passed, say EU diplomats. The corresponding emergency clause is to be removed.
By Redaktion Table
Two years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the European Union imposes further sanctions. Moscow counters with further entry bans.
By Redaktion Table
Farmers demonstrate against EU agricultural policy in Brussels with burning tires, manure and eggs. The police respond with roadblocks and water cannons.
By Redaktion Table
The German government has confirmed that it will allow the export of carbon dioxide for storage under the seabed in future. To this end, it intends to ratify an amendment to the London Protocol.
By Manuel Berkel
More ammunition, more weapons, and even the deployment of their own troops in Ukraine were discussed by 20 heads of state and government on Monday evening in Paris. Host Emmanuel Macron does not rule out the deployment of his own soldiers.
By Redaktion Table
After almost two years, Hungary has become the last NATO member state to agree to Sweden joining the defense alliance. The approval follows a fighter jet deal between the two countries.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Antonio Tajani, Italy's Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, has been unanimously elected as the new leader of Forza Italia. He had already led the party on an interim basis following the death of Silvio Berlusconi.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission had frozen funds for Poland due to violations of the rule of law. Following the change of government and the start of reforms, Poland will now gain access to the funds.
By Redaktion Table
The German government only welcomes parts of the White Paper presented by Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton. Volker Wissing's Digital Ministry, which is in charge of the White Paper, has voiced clear criticism. Two of the Commission's ideas in particular have met with resistance.
By Falk Steiner
The European Commission plans to conduct a large-scale survey of all farmers to identify unnecessary bureaucracy. It aims to relax further conditionality requirements, particularly for livestock farmers reducing their herds.
By Markus Grabitz
