The 2035 ban on combustion engines is beginning to falter. The Commission is expected to propose on Tuesday that CO₂ emissions from new cars only have to be reduced by 90% in 2035.
By Markus Grabitz
Following António Costa’s recent critique, it is Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius’ turn to blast the new US security strategy and the hostile tones coming from Washington. The Trump administration has declared war on the EU in pursuit of its strategic interests, he writes. Members states will discuss their stance towards the US at next week’s EU summit.
By Stephan Israel
European heads of state and government are intensifying their efforts to take a more independent stance on Ukraine policy vis-à-vis the USA. The aim is to strengthen Ukraine’s position in peace negotiations and secure financial support.
By Stephan Israel
Commission Vice-President Raffaele Fitto clarifies that under the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the federal states will essentially be able to manage funds from the National and Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP).
By Markus Grabitz
The VDA has formulated its position on the regulation of commercial vehicles. The review of CO₂ fleet legislation should therefore come “as soon as possible,” i.e. before 2027.
By Markus Grabitz
For large companies, the application of the EU law on deforestation-free supply chains has been postponed for another twelve months. Small companies will be granted a delay of 18 months. The Council and Parliament have agreed on this.
By Markus Grabitz
In a letter to the German government, seven business associations have demanded implementation of the coalition agreement. They call for the trilogue on the sustainability omnibus to support a reduction in red tape for the private sector.
By Markus Grabitz
The Council and Parliament are now in agreement. The EUDR is to be postponed for another year, and the Commission will propose a revision by the end of April. The trilogue will take place on Dec. 4 and should be quick to conclude.
By Markus Grabitz
The Council and Parliament now have the same position. The deforestation regulation will be postponed for another year, with the Commission set to propose a revision by the end of April. The trilogue is scheduled for Dec. 4 and should be over quickly.
By Markus Grabitz
Europeans and Ukrainians have managed to get the US-Russian peace plan revised. It remains to be seen whether Donald Trump will agree. Moscow has criticized the “unconstructive” compromise.
By Stephan Israel, Sara Sievert and Viktor Funk
