Ideas from the European Commission for relaxed environmental regulations in the Common Agricultural Policy have sparked criticism. Scientists fear disadvantages for climate action.
By Julia Dahm
According to an insider, the US government is considering a significant reduction in tariffs against China. So far, the Chinese leadership has been skeptical of rhetorical attempts at rapprochement on the US side.
By Leonardo Pape
The European Parliament is in final talks with China to lift sanctions against MEPs and normalize relations. Since 2021, parliamentary dialog has been virtually blocked by reciprocal sanctions.
By Amelie Richter
A summit on energy security brings together heads of state and government with players from the energy industry to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Experts expect it to yield rapid security policy benefits.
By Lukas Bayer
The Committee on Home Affairs (LIBE) has endorsed a registration system for the digitalized storage of travellers from third countries at the EU's external borders. This concerns travelers with short-term visas or short stays without visas. Member States can introduce the system gradually over a six-month period.
By Marion Bergermann
The world is waiting for Europe – at least for its 20235 climate target. The EU Commission has now promised to present the so-called NDC by September at the latest. The proposal for the 2040 climate target is to be submitted before then.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Parliament wants to position itself on the reform of public procurement law by the summer. In the Employment Committee, the struggle for its own position has begun.
By Alina Leimbach
The Trump administration has submitted a seven-point proposal aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine. The response to the proposal, which is largely to the detriment of Ukraine, has been negative. Foreign Minister Marco Rubio therefore canceled a trip to London.
By Stephan Israel
Since the ECB postponed its plan to reduce climate-damaging investments in July 2024, it has accepted fossil collateral worth EUR 13 billion. The NGO Reclaim Finance criticizes the long maturity of individual assets as particularly problematic.
By Lukas Bayer
The EU officially lodges an appeal against China in the WTO dispute over certain intellectual property rights. Beijing confirms receipt of the appeal and emphasizes its cooperation in the rules-based trading system.
By Amelie Richter
