The new EU Commission takes office on Sunday, almost six months after the European elections. We provide an overview of the plans that the new Commissioners are expected to present in the first few weeks.
By Till Hoppe
Jens Spahn reaffirms that the CDU/CSU wants to withdraw the GEG amendment and significantly cut heating subsidies. Instead of focusing solely on heat pumps, he advocates "green oil." This causes considerable uncertainty in the industry.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
370 MEPs from the EPP, S D, Renew, ECR and Greens voted in favor of the new Commission. This gave the College 88 votes more than it needed for confirmation. No SPD MEP voted yes – in protest against EPP group leader Weber's "cuddling up" to far-right parties.
By Markus Grabitz
China is in the midst of its decarbonization. Progress has been made in electricity, transport and steel. However, energy consumption continues to grow rapidly and the chemical sector's new focus on coal is undermining progress. What Chinese experts say and why the new NDC could hold surprises.
By Nico Beckert
In the autumn package of the European Semester, the Commission approves most of the member states' multi-annual fiscal plans, with the exception of the Netherlands. There is also criticism of Austria's deficit and the German draft budget for 2025.
By Marc Winkelmann
The trial against Rassemblement National members for misappropriation of public funds ends this Wednesday. Marine Le Pen's political future is at stake due to the threat of a ban on her eligibility to stand for election. However, her successor is already ready for this eventuality.
By Claire Stam
Chinese car manufacturers have long seen Mexico as a gateway to North and South America. However, as the trade conflict escalates, their expansion plans hang in the balance.
By Christian Domke Seidel
After the Lithuanian Social Democrats announced they would make the nationalists and populists of Nemunas' Dawn Party their coalition partner, they are trying to signal reliability to their European partners. At least the personnel decisions in the area of foreign and security policy provide some relief.
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In a 72-page briefing for the new Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, the Directorate-General for Energy provides an outlook on the policy for the new legislature. One focus will be energy security. The Commission is even considering tariffs on gas and nuclear fuel from Russia.
By Manuel Berkel
China's leadership is cautiously optimistic despite the looming trade war. But which economic data can be trusted? In the face of embellished statistics, scientists and citizens seek creative solutions.
By Angela Köckritz
