The EU ambassadors want to make a new attempt today to extend the individual Russia sanctions. An agreement has so far failed due to Hungary's demand to remove a number of oligarchs from the sanctions list.
By Stephan Israel
Neighboring countries could also benefit from the debt-financed spending plans of the CDU/CSU and SPD, says the Irish Finance Minister. However, whether the Greens will agree to the amendment to the Basic Law is still completely open.
By Till Hoppe
The EU demonstrated unity with South Africa at the summit in South Africa. The focus of relations is the expansion of clean energy. However, critical minerals are also becoming an issue.
By Lucia Weiß
US tariffs on steel and aluminum came into force on Wednesday. The EU Commission wants to respond with tariffs on whisky from the USA, among other things. US President Trump reacted angrily – and now wants to target wine and other drinks from the EU.
By Redaktion Table
One arrest, two sealed offices of APAs in the European Parliament, and raids in Belgium and Portugal: The Belgian public prosecutor's office is investigating suspected corruption by the Chinese mobile communications giant Huawei. They allegedly have 15 active and former MEPs on their radar.
By Markus Grabitz
The EPP is pushing for the parliamentary procedure for the omnibus on sustainability reporting obligations to be fast-tracked. The plenary is to decide on this in the next session week. The coordinators in the ENVI have already agreed on the simplified procedure.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU member states could back plans to increase tariffs on fertilizers from Russia and Belarus. However, resistance is coming from the agricultural sector.
By Julia Dahm
Huawei is suspected of having bribed EU parliamentarians in order to influence political decisions. A lobbyist is said to play a central role in the possible corruption scandal.
By Amelie Richter
The head of New Zealand's intelligence service has warned of security risks in the wake of China's growing influence in the Pacific. In return, the Chinese embassy accuses him of "Cold War thinking".
By Leonardo Pape
