The European Parliament is threatening to take Commission President von der Leyen to the ECJ in the dispute over €10.2 billion in EU funds for Hungary, which the Commission has given the "green light" to disburse. A resolution to this effect will be voted on Thursday. The Liberals are even considering a vote of no confidence.
By Eric Bonse
Shortly before the dissolution of the European Parliament, the Belgian Council Presidency is trying to get the Platform Work Directive over the finish line after all. There are heated debates in the Council about a new mandate. And there is also fierce criticism from the Parliament.
By Alina Leimbach
At the start of the year, BDI President Russwurm is calling for more German involvement in the EU. Berlin should have a greater say in trade policy and, if necessary, say "no" to the EU's Due Diligence Act.
By Corinna Visser
The Belgian Council Presidency has outlined possible compromises for the Clean Air Directive. The first round of political negotiations will start on Jan. 23.
By Markus Grabitz
To accelerate the ramp-up of carbon capture technologies, experts from the Centre for European Policy are calling for the use of carbon contracts for difference. They promote the formation of an internal CO2 market, a study shows.
By Lukas Knigge
The Landkreistag has presented its demands for the European elections. Among other things, it wants children in other EU countries to have less entitlement to social benefits depending on the member state.
By Okan Bellikli
The new government in Warsaw wants to shut down coal-fired power plants sooner than the middle of the century. However, her initial support for an ambitious EU climate target for 2040 was later backtracked on yesterday by the new Polish State Secretary for Climate.
By Manuel Berkel
The Belgian EU Council Presidency is not yet aiming to reach an agreement among the 27 agriculture ministers this month on relaxing EU genetic engineering legislation, meaning that the window of opportunity before the European elections is narrowing. There could be movement on the side of the EU Parliament this week.
By Julia Dahm
On the first stop of his Africa tour, China's Foreign Minister announced plans to deepen relations with Egypt. Wang Yi also spoke with his counterpart about the war in the Middle East.
By Lucia Weiß
China has apparently managed to circumvent the US export ban and acquired chips manufactured by the US company Nvidia for use in military facilities. Nvidia assures that it has complied with all applicable export regulations.
By Felix Lee
