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In addition to an old proposal for a financial transaction tax, the Commission is also withdrawing three tax-related proposals from von der Leyen's first term in office.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
At the Environment Council in Luxembourg, Sweden called for greater ambition in the regulation of chemicals, arguing that the current debate was going in the wrong direction.
By Lukas Knigge
In a two-hour telephone conversation with Chinese Trade Minister Wang Wentao, the EU Trade Commissioner succeeded in getting China to agree to intensify contacts with the EU.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen had announced measures to reduce energy prices. The result is an appeal to the member states to finally do their bit.
By Manuel Berkel
Anti-war activists fear an easing of the isolation of top Russian politicians and Putin supporters.
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In an own-initiative report, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) call for targeted monitoring of breaches of the rules and more transparency for consumers in the European single market.
By Corinna Visser
The “simplification package” for the Common Agricultural Policy is supposed to happen quickly: The easing of the rules should apply from 2026 onwards if possible. However, talks between the EU Parliament and member states are now being delayed.
By Julia Dahm
The EU must become more creative if it wants to take successful action against Russia’s shadow fleet, demands the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas. The 19th sanctions package will increase the number of listed oil tankers to 560. Russia is very creative in circumventing the sanctions.
By Stephan Israel
Some member states are calling for the new emissions trading targets to be postponed. However, the European Commission has so far made no move in this direction. Hoekstra wants to present reform proposals on Tuesday.
By Lukas Knigge