The EU partners have a hard time understanding how the German government coalition formulates its European policy positions. In fact, coordination within the federal government is far from smooth – despite good intentions and several rounds of coordination.
By Till Hoppe
At the Franco-German Councils of Ministers, both countries demonstrate unity. But Chancellor Scholz puts the brakes on the EU's response to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
By Till Hoppe
The European Court of Justice has withdrawn a preliminary ruling that would have delayed joint EU gas purchases. The court reversed its Jan. 5 ruling Wednesday in response to a statement from the Commission, a spokesman for the court told Europe.Table yesterday.
By Manuel Berkel
Europe sees itself as a global pioneer in climate protection – and also wants to benefit from this economically. At the World Economic Forum, Commission President von der Leyen spelled out what the response to corresponding industrial programs in the USA or China should look like.
By Till Hoppe
From the German point of view, the planned EU Packaging Ordinance provides significant progress. However, the Commission proposal falls enormously short of the German level on many points. The packaging industry criticizes the planned reusable quotas.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU has a toxic waste problem, criticizes the European Court of Auditors. EU states are steadily producing more hazardous waste. There is no clear strategy for its disposal. Meanwhile, Parliament is debating the reform of the Waste Shipment Regulation. An overview.
By Charlotte Wirth
