Omnibus I: Greens make EPP a compromise offer
The struggle for a compromise on the sustainability omnibus continues. The Greens are taking a step towards the EPP, but are also hoping for concessions.
By Lukas Knigge
The struggle for a compromise on the sustainability omnibus continues. The Greens are taking a step towards the EPP, but are also hoping for concessions.
By Lukas Knigge
Head of government Robert Fico has announced that his country cannot be expected to provide any funds to support Ukraine at EU level. However, Slovakia could be indirectly involved through sales by the Slovakian arms industry.
By Marion Bergermann
Like the Federal Security Council before it, the National Security Council will, in future, deliberate and make decisions in secret. This was announced by government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius.
By Stefan Braun
On the fringes of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, the USA concluded trade agreements with four countries in the region. The heads of state of Thailand and Cambodia signed an extended ceasefire agreement in the presence of Trump.
By Leonardo Pape
The Chinese leadership wants to continue its industrial policy guidelines in the 15th five-year plan, drive forward the development of important key technologies and strengthen economic independence. At the same time, domestic consumption is to be promoted and even the average life expectancy of the population increased.
By Fabian Peltsch
On the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, the US and China agreed on a “preliminary consensus” in the trade dispute, which must now go through the respective internal approval processes. A final agreement could already be signed at the meeting between Trump and Xi in South Korea.
By Fabian Peltsch
Two Russian military aircraft entered Lithuanian airspace on Thursday evening, with both planes remaining there for 18 seconds. Two Spanish fighter jets were scrambled in response.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Soil Monitoring Act has been passed despite criticism from Germany. In future, member states will have to collect data on the condition of their soil.
By Julia Dahm
The heads of state and government also attacked EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Thursday for the currently stalled Omnibus Package. While promising further talks, she once again hinted at an old threat.
By Lukas Knigge and Manuel Berkel
In the struggle for a common position among member states for the Conference of the Parties on the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, the German government has welcomed the Commission's clarification that it is not considering a ban on filter cigarettes.
By Markus Grabitz