The EU Commission is holding back on its assessment of the budget crisis in Germany, triggered by the recent ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court. It only wants to make a statement when the coalition says how it will proceed.
By Till Hoppe
On Tuesday, the EU Parliament defined its position for an EU certification framework for carbon removals. Unlike the Commission, the Parliament differentiates between the various technologies and options.
By Lukas Knigge
An EU audit has so far found no evidence that EU funds are flowing to Hamas. Nevertheless, some of the funds are to be reallocated.
By Redaktion Table
Yesterday, the EU Parliament adopted its position for the negotiations on the Right to Repair Directive.
By Leonie Düngefeld
EU Council President Charles Michel has dampened hope of a quick accession to Ukraine. However, he praised the progress made in the country. And wants to stand up for Ukraine.
By Redaktion Table
Carbon fleet limits for heavy-duty vehicles: The European Parliament wants to push through two formulations on synthetic fuels in negotiations with the Council. The 2035 target has been reduced.
By Markus Grabitz
Negotiations between the EU institutions on the Net-Zero Industry Act are expected to begin before Christmas. The act is intended to be Europe's industrial policy response to the US Inflation Reduction Act.
By Till Hoppe
The EU Commission is allowing member states to pay certain aid for the sharp rise in energy prices until the end of June 2024. The governments would otherwise have had to discontinue aid such as the German energy price brake at the end of the year.
By Till Hoppe
The Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Labor have agreed to simplify the reporting obligations in the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). Companies will therefore be given more time for their reports.
By Redaktion Table
The non-paper from Germany, France and Italy, which provides for the exemption of foundation models from tough regulation, has been rejected by MEPs from the Greens and the EPP.
By Corinna Visser
