EU Commission

Buy European: Brussels’ IAA draft law delayed

The draft law is now set to be presented on March 4. The additional week of internal discussions is intended to make the proposal “more robust,” officials said.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Ukraine loans: Compromise on “Buy European” clause opens door to third-country defense suppliers

By Stephan Israel

Lobby contacts: Second VDL Commission has more frequent meetings with companies

The second Von der Leyen Commission’s focus on competitiveness is reflected in its more intensive contact with company representatives. Meetings with US companies are predominant.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Commission retreat: Focus on competitiveness

The regular meeting of the Commission College in Berlaymont has been canceled today. Instead, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the Commissioners are withdrawing outside Brussels for a retreat.

By Markus Grabitz

European Commissioner Christophe Hansen: “If you live in uncertainty, you do not invest”

In an interview with Table.Briefings, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, argues in favor of a contractual obligation and a revision to the Unfair Trading Practices (UTP) Directive and to Common Organization of Agricultural Markets (CMO) legislation. Farmers need a reliable framework to cope with structural change.

By Frederik Bombosch

Power plant strategy: Unanswered questions after agreement with the EU

Even after the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy announced last week that an agreement had been reached with the European Commission on Germany’s power plant strategy, many details are still unclear – such as how the project can be financed and legally justified.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt and Manuel Berkel

Leak of Cybersecurity Act: Commission goes toe-to-toe with tech giants

The revised Cybersecurity Act bolsters the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), providing it with more money and staff.

By Corinna Visser

E-commerce: Shein representatives to appear before the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee

By Marion Bergermann

EU-India: Remaining sticking points for the free trade agreement

A high-level Indian delegation is in Brussels to discuss the remaining sticking points of a free trade agreement. In the best case scenario, a deal could already be reached in January – the economic incentives are strong.

By Amelie Richter and János Allenbach-Ammann

De Masi sues Commission President

Non-aligned MEP Fabio De Masi is taking Ursula von der Leyen to court, citing questions about her contacts with the arms industry that he believes should have been answered more quickly and comprehensively.

By Marion Bergermann