This is probably not how Viktor Orbán imagined his appearance in Strasbourg for Hungary's EU Council Presidency. In the crossfire of criticism, Hungary's head of government found himself on the defensive in the EU Parliament.
By Stephan Israel
In the European Parliament, outgoing Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas has announced that the EU will take swift action against high housing costs. Something should be done quickly, especially with regard to energy prices.
By Alina Leimbach
According to new calculations, it may take up to €140 billion in subsidies in Europe for the planned projects to capture and store CO2. Experts criticize that the expensive technology is not a climate solution. There is also a lack of laws and standards.
By Nico Beckert
There has been a crisis between Finland and China since a Hong Kong cargo ship caused damage to a gas pipeline. Both sides want to discuss safety issues in Beijing soon.
By Amelie Richter
The security situation in Pakistan is tense ahead of the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Special rules are to apply to Chinese citizens.
By Amelie Richter
The EU Commission wants to help the automotive industry out of the crisis. To this end, it is planning a strategic dialog on the future of the automotive industry. A person to moderate the dialog is still being sought.
By Markus Grabitz
At the presentation of the autumn projection, Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck reaffirmed his support for the Supply Chain Act, but at the same time once again spoke out in favor of reducing reporting obligations.
By Caspar Dohmen
Viktor Orbán wants to make Hungary's economy fit for the future with Chinese investments in battery and electric vehicle production. It is currently in crisis, but the plan could work out in the long term.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The EU finance ministers want to initiate an additional Ukraine loan of up to €35 billion. This is to be financed by income from frozen Russian central bank funds. But one country could thwart this: Hungary.
By Marc Winkelmann
On Tuesday, the EU finance ministers defined their position for the UN climate negotiations in Baku (COP29). As international climate finance will be the main topic in November, the Ecofin conclusions are of particular importance this time.
By Lukas Knigge
