The legal basis for the Special Tribunal against the crime of aggression is ready. Now, after the departure of the USA, Europeans and Western partners must have the courage to push ahead with the Tribunal on their own.
By Stephan Israel
André Denk is to take over as head of the European Defense Agency and would be the first military man to head the agency.
By Stephan Israel
Anyone asking Brussels about new legislative measures in the area of employment and social affairs is currently being put off. Some projects are even being delayed, even though they were thought to be in the bag.
By Alina Leimbach
Following a court ruling, the European Commission has reviewed and re-approved German state aid for the airline Condor. The criterion of sufficient profit sharing for Germany is now met.
By Marion Bergermann
Speedometer fraud is to be made more difficult. This is a measure proposed by the Commission as part of the revision of EU regulations on road safety and registration procedures. As co-legislators, the ball is now in the court of Parliament and the Council.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission's consultation on General Purpose AI (GPAI) models runs until May 22. Until then, interested parties should share their experiences with the practical application of GPAI models. The Commission will then propose guidelines.
By Markus Grabitz
Niclas Herbst's report on the discharge of the Commission for 2023 criticizes the Commission's NGO funding. The text received a broad majority in committee and will be voted on in plenary in May. It remains to be seen whether a committee of inquiry into the NGO contracts will be set up.
By Markus Grabitz
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen demands a fair solution from Beijing and warns of a wave of cheap Chinese goods being exported to Europe. In the background, diplomatic solidarity is forming – including plans for a summit to mark the 50th anniversary of relations.
By Amelie Richter
The AI Continent Action Plan aims to promote the EU's AI policy by investing in and improving access to data and talent, among other things. It will be presented on Wednesday.
By Corinna Visser
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) is calling on the Commission to improve the transparency of NGO funding. In its report, it lists numerous points of criticism. Among other things, it criticizes the fact that NGOs were encouraged to lobby EU institutions with agreements on operating grants.
By Markus Grabitz
