EU Commission Vice-President Šefčovič pleaded with EU ministers to conclude negotiations with Switzerland on a new basis for the bilateral relationship by the end of 2024. The member states showed no understanding for the demand for a unilateral safeguard clause on immigration.
By Stephan Israel
Several member states suspect that biodiesel exports to the EU are sometimes falsely declared as "advanced". However, the EU Commission sees its scope for reaction as limited.
By Julia Dahm
One day after the Chinese military drills off the Taiwanese coast, Russia's defense minister visited Beijing. The two sides agreed on "what needs to be done in the current situation."
By Marcel Grzanna
Several member states suspect that biodiesel exports from China to the EU are being declared as "advanced," in some cases falsely. However, the EU Commission sees its options limited.
By Julia Dahm
Freedom of expression in Hong Kong is being increasingly curtailed. Local authorities have increasingly requested that the Meta Group delete posts.
By Marcel Grzanna
China plans to take on six trillion yuan in new debt to stimulate the economy. However, there have been no urgently needed structural reforms, for example in the social system.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU Commission President wants to ensure diversity in her Commission. New Commissioners may therefore no longer fill their cabinets predominantly with nationals. At least 50 percent must be women.
By Till Hoppe
Germany will fund 15 decarbonization projects in energy-intensive industries. Economy Minister Robert Habeck wants to keep jobs in the country while establishing new technologies, which is how he justifies the high subsidies for saved emissions.
By Alex Veit
The German government only wants to allow auditors to certify CSRD reports – and could be in breach of European law with this plan, according to one law firm.
By Marc Winkelmann
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković warns that not sending a commissioner is tantamount to not existing in Brussels. At the summit with the Western Balkan states, Chancellor Scholz urges the countries to join the EU.
By Till Hoppe
