The EU Parliament waves through the omnibus compromise. Besides lowering the scope of application of the CSRD and CSDDD, central obligations have also been removed. SMEs are to be relieved by new protection mechanisms.
By Ferdinand Fröhlich
The EU plans to combat the housing shortage with more funding and a reduction in bureaucracy. Digitalized approval procedures and a Europe-wide materials platform should enable faster and cheaper housing construction.
By Marion Bergermann
The Commission is planning to extend its CBAM carbon border tariff to other products such as car parts and household appliances. European companies are to be compensated for higher costs if they invest in climate action.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Commission wants to allow unlimited pesticide approvals. However, it has back-pedaled on what it was initially proposing.
By Julia Dahm
Following agreement on the EU’s 2040 climate target, the result was criticized as a watering down of the European climate architecture. In an interview with Table.Briefings, German State Secretary for the Environment Jochen Flasbarth disagrees.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Court of Auditors criticizes an inadequate exchange of information between EU authorities in the fight against fraud. It recommends a central archive system to avoid duplicated reports and improve cooperation.
By Marion Bergermann
At its meeting today, the College of Commissioners also wants to reduce bureaucracy in automotive regulations. The Commission estimates that these measures would save bureaucratic costs of EUR 709 million a year. Here is an overview of the proposals.
By Markus Grabitz
A majority of Germans are in favor of robust security guarantees for Ukraine in order to prevent future attacks by Russia.
By Viktor Funk
EU member states have agreed on fishing quotas for 2026, avoiding a previous plan for cuts in the Mediterranean. The agreement sets catch quotas for various waters and rewards more sustainable fishing practices with additional days.
By Redaktion Table
The EU has created an important basis for using Russian central bank assets for Ukraine. 25 of the 27 member states voted in favor of an indefinite ban on the retransfer of funds established in the EU to Russia.
By Redaktion Table
