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
Media reports say that DOGE has stopped funding the Radio Free Asia. A financial freeze would also be controversial in view of Elon Musk's business interests in China.
By Manuel Liu
The European Parliament has condemned Thailand's deportation of Uyghur refugees to China and is pushing for reforms. There was an internal debate about the timing of the debate due to a trip to Thailand by MEPs.
By Amelie Richter
Together with a "coalition of the willing," the Netherlands wants to strengthen the semiconductor industry in Europe and better coordinate support measures. Germany is also part of the coalition.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Dutch parliament opposes the EU's ReArm Europe rearmament plan. This is primarily about sending a political signal. The MEPs are weakening head of government Dick Schoof and positioning themselves with a view to the upcoming discussion on Eurobonds.
By Stephan Israel
The coalition negotiations in the individual working groups continue on Thursday. Many recognized experts are involved in climate and energy - and only a few critics of the energy transition.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
