The European Parliament has voted on the position of the Environment Committee on the Euro 7 emissions standard. The compromise, supported by the EPP, Renew, and ECR, received a majority. The trilogue can now begin.
By Redaktion Table
Kenya's President William Ruto inaugurated his country's first smartphone factory last week. The joint venture with a Chinese company is intended to create jobs and make digital access easier for Kenyans.
By Arne Schütte
With regard to the Clean Air Directive, member states whose economic performance is below the EU average want the new limit values to come into force up to ten years later. This is one of the demands of the common position of the Member States agreed by the EU ambassadors. The trilogue begins next week.
By Markus Grabitz
YouTube and TikTok are to provide the EU with information on how they comply with the new EU regulations on online content for the protection of children.
By Redaktion Table
New impetus for the digitalization of government services: Council and Parliament reach a trilogue agreement on a new legal framework for a European digital identity (eID).
By Corinna Visser
The employers' association Business Europe is calling for the Commission to exercise restraint when proposing new legislation for the economy in the next mandate. It should also get serious about cutting red tape.
By Redaktion Table
The German government intends to abstain from the vote in the circle of EU ambassadors (Coreper I) on the Clean Air Directive. Nevertheless, it is expected that the Spanish Council Presidency's proposal for a compromise will receive a qualified majority today.
By Markus Grabitz
Brazilian officials say the directive to combat deforestation is complicating negotiations on a trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc.
By Redaktion Table
