Platform X is to pay a fine of EUR 120 million for violations of the Digital Services Act. However, the EU Commission is closing the investigation against Tiktok following commitments made by the platform.
By Corinna Visser
Romania’s state-owned electricity company Oltenia is said to have underreported CO₂ emissions from its power plants for years, allegedly evading around EUR 250 million in costs for CO₂ certificates.
By Frank Stier
The Commission is postponing the presentation of two important legislative proposals. The automotive package is now to be presented a week later. The Industrial Accelerator will not arrive until the end of January.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission plans to present the next omnibus on Wednesday. It is about environmental protection requirements. According to a draft, a billion euros are to be saved annually by weakening the requirements.
By Lukas Knigge
The member states have adopted new conclusions on strengthening digital competitiveness. Germany is pushing for more ambition and clearer rules on the use of data and AI.
By Corinna Visser
Commission Vice-President Raffaele Fitto clarifies that under the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the federal states will essentially be able to manage funds from the National and Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP).
By Markus Grabitz
Hosted by Keir Starmer, Merz and Macron are to discuss the status of the peace negotiations with Volodymyr Zelenskiy in London today, Monday. The dinner between Merz, von der Leyen and De Wever on the issue of financing Ukraine has not yet resulted in a breakthrough.
By Stephan Israel
Minister presidents and Chancellor Merz want to postpone the EU Buildings Directive by two years and weaken key requirements. Critics warn of negative consequences for climate targets and planning security in the skilled trades.
By Manuel Berkel
The VDA has formulated its position on the regulation of commercial vehicles. The review of CO₂ fleet legislation should therefore come “as soon as possible,” i.e. before 2027.
By Markus Grabitz
EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Magnus Brunner supports the Parliament in the dispute over chat control. He criticizes the Council’s position, but is pleased that the trilogue can now begin.
By Corinna Visser
