The European Parliament’s budget committee wants to increase the multiannual financial framework to 1.27% of gross national income. However, their bargaining power vis-à-vis the member states is limited.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
A public prosecutor’s office in Bavaria plans to launch an investigation into Angelika Niebler (CSU), co-leader of the German delegation in the European Parliament. The European Parliament's legal affairs committee will soon vote on whether to waive the MEP’s immunity.
By Markus Grabitz
After 35 years, the Republic of Moldova will leave the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Its membership in the organization will formally end on April 1, 2027. The country’s population supports the government’s pro-Western course.
By Viktor Funk
Meta has opened its WhatsApp service to third-party chatbots. However, the Commission notes that this service is not free of charge.
By Redaktion Table
China’s new regulation against foreign sanctions is putting European companies in a dilemma. Firms that comply with US or EU rules risk penalties in China. The EU Chamber of Commerce is warning of growing uncertainty and calling for clear rules.
By Amelie Richter
To shield struggling domestic industry from cheap Chinese exports, industry groups are calling for instruments similar to the new steel safeguards to be extended to other sectors.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The European Court of Auditors doubts that the planned temporary decarbonization fund will provide the hoped-for incentives for investment in climate-friendly production.
By Lukas Knigge
No other country in Europe has as many electricity grid operators – mostly municipal utilities – as Germany. The European regulatory agency ACER sees this as a drawback for future projects and investments. This is what experts are now recommending.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission has announced a new legal framework for tobacco control for the fall. The evaluation report on the existing legal framework, which the Commission recently published, had been rated “negative” by the Scrutiny Board.
By Markus Grabitz
European IT providers have developed a joint solution to secure critical systems. In the event of a crisis, it is designed to operate without having to rely on non-European cloud providers.
By Corinna Visser
