Germany’s long-standing opposition to treating nuclear power on par with renewable energy is over. New Federal Economy Minister Katherina Reiche is advocating for technological openness, clearing the way for EU funding for nuclear power.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Commission has published its first list assessing countries based on their deforestation risk. Russia, Belarus, Myanmar and North Korea have been classified as “high risk”. All EU member states were rated as “low risk”.
By Amelie Günther
A clear majority in the Bundestag is emerging in favor of extending Bundeswehr deployments off the coast of Lebanon and in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
By Redaktion Table
After his return flight from Berlin, Egyptian human rights activist Mohammed Abdel Salam has his passport revoked at Cairo International Airport.
By Markus Bickel
The simplification of reporting requirements under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has cleared its next hurdle. On Thursday, members of the European Parliament voted in favor of the measure.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Commission is preparing to crack down on Territorial Supply Constraints (TSCs), aiming to lower consumer prices. Retailers are applauding the initiative, while producers are fiercely opposing it. A recent study, however, raises doubts about whether consumers would actually benefit.
By Frederik Bombosch
In just over 100 days, companies must have implemented the Data Act. But most of them are not prepared at all. The industry complains that there are too many rules and implementation deadlines are too short. They want a "jam-packed omnibus."
By Corinna Visser
At the start of the mini-plenary session in Brussels, Parliament President Roberta Metsola named the five MEPs whose immunity is to be waived. The Belgian public prosecutor's office wants to investigate them in the Huawei corruption case.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission intends to present its action plan to support the chemical industry before the summer. Initial details of the planned chemicals omnibus have also become known.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU has announced a review of its Association Agreement with Israel. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated after a meeting with EU foreign ministers that a clear majority supports the move.
By Stephan Israel
