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No majority in the council for brownfield suspension

The EU countries have rejected the European Commission's proposal to relax the rules on brownfield sites more than originally planned. While the proposal went too far for Cem Özdemir, it was apparently still too lax for some countries.

By Julia Dahm

Latvian authority questions MEP Ždanoka on links to Russia

The Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka is alleged to have worked with the Russian secret service for many years. The Latvian security police have now summoned her. However, the authorities are encountering difficulties in their investigations.

By Redaktion Table

Scholz and Tusk: Europeans should do more for defense

Donald Trump questions NATO's guarantee of assistance. German Chancellor Scholz and Polish Prime Minister Tusk reject the words – but are themselves calling for more commitment to security from all European allies.

By Till Hoppe