The German government is hoping for private investments in the decarbonization of steel production. The Left party and Germanwatch fear job losses if the state does not continue to subsidize the transformation.
By Alex Veit
Helsinki wants to push back refugees at the border with Russia without examining their asylum applications – even though comparatively few people seeking protection are arriving. To this end, the controversial pushbacks are to be legalized. Finland is facing criminal proceedings from Brussels as a result.
By Viktor Funk
€40 billion a year for Ukraine in the long term – that was NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg's plan. However, the member states are not playing along.
By Redaktion Table
The parliamentary administration proposes a maximum number of own-initiative reports that a committee and a subcommittee can have in progress at the same time. The proposal still has to be discussed and agreed by the group leaders.
By Markus Grabitz
After lengthy negotiations, the Commission says yes: Lufthansa may take over the Italian state-owned airline ITA Airways. However, approval is subject to certain conditions.
By Redaktion Table
Bulgaria still does not have a new government following the new elections in June. The pro-Western prime minister nominated by the election winner did not receive a majority. Is another new election looming?
By Redaktion Table
Europe’s Social Democrats have detailed their corporate tax proposals. In social legislation, they aim to introduce a dedicated AI law for employees. In energy policy, they demand a mandatory end to fossil fuel subsidies.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Parliament's administration is proposing new regulations for travel by committees, subcommittees and delegations. The political groups are not entirely in agreement and want to deviate from the proposal.
By Markus Grabitz
The US government halted approvals for new LNG export terminals in January in order to assess their impact on the climate, economy and safety. A court ruling has now overturned the moratorium. However, the White House can appeal the decision.
By Alexandra Endres
Solar energy is an essential pillar of the European energy transition. However, there are not enough qualified specialists. To solve this problem, the EU Commission launched the European Solar Academy. But the industry expects more.
By Carsten Hübner
