Just ahead of the final trilogue negotiations on the EU’s Green Claims Directive, German industry associations are calling for a pause. Conservative MEPs are also urging the European Commission to conduct an impact assessment before moving forward.
By Alex Veit
The online retailer Shein is accused of breaching European consumer law with fake discounts and deceptive product labels. The Commission has given the company one month to respond. This is a new accusation by the Commission against Asian online retailers.
By Marion Bergermann
The European Commission is preparing to crack down on Territorial Supply Constraints (TSCs), aiming to lower consumer prices. Retailers are applauding the initiative, while producers are fiercely opposing it. A recent study, however, raises doubts about whether consumers would actually benefit.
By Frederik Bombosch
The Brussels authority announces further omnibus laws to reduce bureaucracy with the new single market strategy: a digital omnibus and an environmental omnibus. Other companies will benefit from exemptions.
By Markus Grabitz
Europe's major cities are among the hardest hit by the housing crisis. Some mayors have now presented their demands to the EU Commission. Among them are EUR 100 billion in EU subsidies. They also want an emergency program.
By Alina Leimbach
The Christian Democrats in the EU Parliament do not agree with the interinstitutional agreement on the creation of an ethics authority. They therefore led a right-wing majority in the Constitutional Affairs Committee against an amendment to the Rules of Procedure. Now they want to vote in plenary on whether the interinstitutional agreement should be revoked by Parliament.
By Markus Grabitz
The first European Oceans Pact is available in draft form. Oceans Commissioner Costas Kadis promises, first and foremost, to simplify existing legislation.
By Alex Veit
The EU Commission wants to develop high standards for a market for nature credits, says Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall in an interview with Table.Briefings. However, experts are skeptical as to whether a trustworthy mechanism can be established quickly.
By Alex Veit
The EU Commission's 17th sanctions package focuses on further listings of individuals and companies and restrictions on tankers in the Russian shadow fleet.
By Stephan Israel
According to a media report, the European Commission wants to ban new supply contracts for Russian gas by the end of the year. However, according to experts, it will be difficult for importers to invoke force majeure in the case of long-term contracts.
By Manuel Berkel
