A large majority of the European Parliament has adopted a position on the regulation against late payment in B2B transactions. It introduces new exceptions to the Commission's regulatory proposal. However, there is little interest from the member states.
By Marc Winkelmann
The European Parliament approves the compromise on the Gigabit Infrastructure Act. This should make the planning and construction of high-performance networks faster and more cost-effective.
By Corinna Visser
After a lengthy political wrangle, MEPs have given the green light for the extension of trade facilitation measures with Ukraine. The decision comes at the last minute.
By Julia Dahm
The Berlin State Data Protection Commissioner has called on the parties to refrain from using controversial advertising methods in the European election campaign. She is using an unusual argument.
By Falk Steiner
A majority from the center-right to the center-left voted in favor of reforming the EU debt rules on Tuesday. The member states must submit their new financial plans by September.
By Marc Winkelmann
The European Court of Auditors has given a sober assessment of the shift away from combustion engines, stating that regulations have so far failed to reduce emissions.
By Markus Grabitz
At the Hannover Messe, Robert Habeck has introduced a label for green steel. The classification is considered an important step towards the decarbonization of the sector.
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Germany is among the countries where many people perceive their living costs, jobs and economic growth as threatened by the energy transition. The majority are against paying higher taxes to mitigate climate change, as shown by a recent survey.
By Lukas Bayer
The coalition factions have submitted an amendment proposal for the Climate Change Act. New provisions, introduced in exchange for removing the binding sectoral targets, remain vague.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Scottish government scraps the 2030 climate target altogether after an independent advisory body deemed it "no longer credible." Further changes are also planned. Criticism has come from environmental organizations and their coalition partner.
By Lukas Bayer
