The Belgian Presidency of the Council has postponed the vote on the EU Supply Chains Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The decision was taken off the agenda during the meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) on Friday.
By Leonie Düngefeld
With a large majority, MEPs voted for a resolution to investigate the recent Serbian parliamentary and municipal elections. The elections did not meet the standards expected of an EU accession country.
By Corinna Visser
Despite the Council's inflexible stance, Parliament's negotiators have agreed to enter final trilogue negotiations on the reform of European economic governance. This opens up the possibility of reaching an agreement this Friday.
By Marc Winkelmann
The German-French historian and political scientist Alfred Grosser passed away at the age of 99 in Paris. A significant intellectual figure of reconciliation and cooperation between France and Germany will be missed.
By Claire Stam
Originally, the European Commission aimed to adopt the remaining standards for sustainability reporting under the CSRD by June 2024. Now, it plans to extend this deadline by two years, providing companies with more time.
By Leonie Düngefeld
There is a political agreement on platform work. It stipulates that member states are responsible for determining the status of workers on digital platforms. It remains to be seen whether the compromise will be approved in the Council.
By Alina Leimbach
According to the Society for Threatened Peoples, Chinese authorities force around 80 percent of all Tibetan children into boarding schools. A hundred thousand four to six-year-olds are reportedly affected. Their identity is being taken away from them, the Society says.
By Felix Lee
The German technology group has suffered a sharp decline in orders in the Digital Industries division, partly due to the economic situation in China. However, Siemens does not believe that its targets are at risk.
By Carolyn Braun
Consumer prices have been falling for months. The government is challenged in the fight against deflation. The dilemma: interest rate cuts, which are intended to stimulate the economy, could accelerate currency devaluation.
By Redaktion Table
EU ambassadors have given the green light to the asylum and migration package aimed at better managing and limiting migration. Approval in the European Parliament plenary is considered certain. However, significant enforcement challenges are expected.
By Eric Bonse
