Poland will continue to play a strong role in Europe even after Karol Nawrocki’s victory in the presidential election, Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said. He also expressed confidence that the government would win the vote of confidence on Wednesday.
By Stephan Israel
The rapporteur for the proposed easing of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) wants to exempt more companies from CSRD requirements than the European Commission does. However, Jörgen Warborn does not intend to scrap the EU supply chain law entirely.
By Marc Winkelmann
Key norms and standards for artificial intelligence are still missing. As a result, it is becoming increasingly likely that the European Commission will grant businesses more time to implement the AI Act.
By Corinna Visser
To prepare the upcoming Digital Networks Act and new guidelines for high-risk AI systems under the AI Act, the European Commission is calling for public input. Initial reactions are already emerging.
By Corinna Visser
In his first interview in his new role as Climate State Secretary, Jochen Flasbarth defends the ETS2 and explains how Article 6 credits made it into the coalition agreement on the EU’s 2040 climate target. Green Party politicians disagree with his stance.
By Lukas Knigge
With its new International Digital Strategy, the European Commission aims to enhance its own competitiveness – as well as that of its global partners. Another central goal is to align the digital transformation with the EU’s core values.
By Corinna Visser
France, Spain, Germany and four other EU member states have launched a new label for savings and investment products. Products that invest at least 70 percent of their capital in European companies can now carry the "Finance Europe" label.
By Marc Winkelmann
The NGO Clean Air Task Force warns in a letter to the EU energy ministers against undermining emission standards for natural gas imports. In one point, however, the climate advocates make a concession to the gas industry.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Commission’s “Ocean Pact” is intended to advance marine protection while simultaneously boosting the “blue economy”. Financial issues will be a key topic at next week’s UN Ocean Conference in Nice.
By Leonie Düngefeld
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has proposed an investment plan to allies that includes defense spending equivalent to five percent of GDP. The timeline for reaching this target is still to be determined ahead of the NATO summit.
By Stephan Israel
