Commission President von der Leyen is being pressured by her party family to question the end of the combustion engine in 2035 in the European election campaign. There are also initial movements back towards the combustion engine in the industry and in important export markets.
By Markus Grabitz
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to keep her promise to reduce bureaucracy: on Thursday, the European Commission will present its proposals. Member states should, for example, be able to act more flexibly in the national implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy.
By Julia Dahm
The Commission plans to present the White Paper on the Digital Networks Act this week. WIK Director Schwarz-Schilling has studied the draft – and sees potential for improvement. However, she does not see the need for a network levy.
By Corinna Visser
The EU has waited a long time to adapt its most important legal instrument for Ukrainian refugees to the realities of the situation. The Commission and the German government still have no plan – now there is little time left for a new regulation.
By Falk Steiner
Calls in Germany for the introduction of climate money are growing louder, but the chances of this happening are dwindling. The Climate and Transformation Fund is missing a new billion-euro deficit in the short term. And from 2027 onwards, EU regulations on how the carbon revenue can be used could prevent it from being disbursed as a per capita payout.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The economic policy expert Markus Pieper (CDU) has been a Member of the European Parliament for 20 years. Now, he has been appointed as the first SME Representative of the EU Commission. In his next mandate, he will work to streamline bureaucracy for small and medium-sized enterprises.
By Markus Grabitz
The departure of Diederik Samsom, the influential Chief of Staff to EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra and the former right-hand man of his predecessor Frans Timmermans, raises the question of how to proceed with the Green Deal after the European elections. His political influence extended beyond the borders of the European Commission.
By Claire Stam
Shortly before the end of the legislative period, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has initiated her agricultural strategy dialogue. While farmers across Europe are protesting, this format aims to bridge divides. Results are expected in the fall.
By Julia Dahm
The EU aims to protect important technologies from China and is fine-tuning a security strategy. However, the trade, research and development measures are lighter than expected in some areas.
By Amelie Richter
The Commission is launching a strategic dialog on agriculture. The group of experts will be chaired by Peter Strohschneider, who has already led the Commission for the Future of Agriculture (ZKL) at the national level. The group of experts is expected to present its findings in late summer.
By Markus Grabitz
