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Construction of 'Power of Siberia 2' delayed

It is a Russian prestige project: Russia wants to supply its partner China with gas via the "Power of Siberia 2" – and replace Western customers. But the affection of the Mongolian partners obviously ends at the price.

By Michael Radunski

Charles Michel does not want to join the EP after all

The permanent EU Council President Charles Michel does not want to run for the European Parliament after all. He apparently does not have the support of his party. Michel wants to complete his term of office by November.

By Markus Grabitz

FDP elects Strack-Zimmermann as top candidate

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann was elected as the FDP's top candidate for the European elections at a delegates' meeting. She announced she would campaign against bureaucracy in Brussels. A combat candidacy for sixth place failed.

By Markus Grabitz

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Regulation 883: Parliament curbs Belgium's search for a compromise

The Belgian Council Presidency has failed in its attempt to negotiate an agreement on Regulation 883 on social policy. This also concerns proof of social insurance for employees working abroad in the EU (A1 certificate). The European Parliament does not want to negotiate on partial aspects, but only on the entire dossier.

By Markus Grabitz

EU adopts position on forced labor import ban

The EU intends to ban products manufactured using forced labor from the EU internal market. The Council has adopted its negotiating mandate. The first trilogue is scheduled for next Tuesday.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Katarina Barley, Spitzenkandidatur Europawahl DEU, Deutschland, Germany, Berlin, 25.09.2023 Rolf Muetzenich , Fraktionsv

SPD elects Barley as top candidate

Katarina Barley was elected as the SPD's top candidate in the European elections with the votes of almost all delegates. The party executive's list for the first 20 places was confirmed. All the battling candidates failed.

By Markus Grabitz