Shortly before the presentation of the grid package, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen gave an insight into its content. The Dane also wants to comply with a request from the German government.
By Manuel Berkel
EU foreign ministers decided on Thursday to impose sanctions against Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo, the deputy commander of the Sudanese RSF militia. Those responsible for atrocities must not go unpunished, said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
By Stephan Israel
The Council has positioned itself on the EU law for deforestation-free supply chains. In addition to postponing the law by one year, member states are calling for the Commission to propose a revision in April.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU is discussing new strategies against the Russian shadow fleet. Poland proposes targeting the entire ecosystem, including ports, insurers and refineries. A discussion paper by Kaja Kallas is also under consideration in the Foreign Affairs Council.
By Stephan Israel
The EU Commission wants to disburse EUR 156 million to Tanzania. Elections were held in the East African country in October in an atmosphere of repression. The results are considered fraudulent and the opposition leader is in prison.
By Markus Grabitz
The European General Court has ruled that Amazon, with more than 45 million users in the EU, must comply with the stricter rules of the Digital Services Act. The court thus dismissed a complaint by Amazon.
By Marion Bergermann
Following talks in Beijing, the Netherlands has relinquished state control of chip manufacturer Nexperia. Nevertheless, the company must inform the Ministry of Economic Affairs about the transfer of intellectual property or critical production facilities in future.
By Leonardo Pape
On Wednesday, the Commission will decide on its pension package. As two drafts show, it wants to reduce the requirements for pan-European pension products and adapt the directive on occupational pensions.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Industrial companies, data centers and large batteries in the EU are running out of options for connecting to the power grid. According to a leak, the Commission is making proposals on how to solve the problem – with noticeable consequences for companies too.
By Manuel Berkel
