During the night, Parliament and Council negotiators concluded the trilogue on the electricity market reform. The agreement is intended to reduce electricity prices and at the same time secure the expansion of renewable energies and nuclear energy.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Commission has extended two regulations for de minimis aid until the end of 2030 and increased the maximum amount – from €200,000 to €300,000 over a period of three years.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU and Chile want to strengthen political cooperation, trade, and investment. Chile is the EU's most important supplier of lithium.
By Leonie Düngefeld
According to insiders, digital giant Apple wants to open its cell phone payment system to other payment processors. This is likely an attempt by the company to avoid a billion-euro fine from the EU.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission wants to clear the way for €10 billion in previously blocked EU funds to be paid out to Hungary. The Budapest government had fulfilled the conditions imposed by Brussels in the area of the independence of the judiciary.
By Markus Grabitz
Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states have agreed on tougher penalties for circumventing sanctions. For example, the concealment of assets is to become a punishable offense.
By Redaktion Table
No more squabbling with Brussels: Donald Tusk's government statement is a commitment to the EU. But in one respect he also shows the community its limits.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Parliament formally adopted the outcome of the negotiations on the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) on Tuesday. The law is expected to come into force in January.
By Leonie Düngefeld
A few days before the European Council, citizens from several European countries are torn as to how they feel about Ukraine's EU membership. In Germany, there is a slight majority against accession.
By Manuel Berkel
Various sanctions were discussed at the Foreign Affairs Council on Monday – both against radical Israeli settlers and new measures against Hamas. A resolution was passed against the Iranian production of drones, which Russia is using against Ukraine.
By Eric Bonse
