The EU aims to strengthen its ties with South Africa. To that end, it concluded several agreements with South Africa last fall. Two European Parliament committees are now assessing how these agreements can be implemented during visits to the country.
By David Renke
It appears that the Patriots for Europe group in the European Parliament have been involved in receiving questionable donations and awarding contracts without a bidding process. Apparently they adopted these financial practices from their predecessor, the Identity and Democracy group.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Parliament has adopted its position on the EU’s long-term budget. MEPs are facing sharp criticism from the member states.
By Till Hoppe
Shortly before the start of the informal EU summit, the EU institutions agreed on a roadmap for the integration of the single market. However, the Parliament and member states have criticized the Commission for involving them too late in the process.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Mohammed Chahim of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) opposes the inclusion of international carbon credits in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The European Parliament’s rapporteur is also weighing a special arrangement for the least developed countries.
By Lukas Knigge
China is giving its booming online retail sector a new strategic direction. New guidelines shift the focus from pure growth to quality and global integration, with political steering at the center.
By Amelie Richter
While one EU delegation is visiting China, an 11-member group is strengthening ties with Taiwan. The lawmakers are emphasizing shared security interests and economic partnerships as the basis for cooperation.
By Amelie Richter
A report by the European Parliament calls for reforming the governance structures of the Global Gateway Initiative and improving access for private investors. It states that faster decision-making is needed so that the initiative can serve as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
By Stephan Israel, Amelie Richter and Arne Schütte
The governance structures of the Global Gateway initiative should be reformed and access for private investors improved, according to a European Parliament report. Faster decision-making is needed if the initiative is to serve as a credible alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
By Stephan Israel and Amelie Richter
For the first time in eight years, a European Parliament delegation is traveling to China. The focus is on internal market issues such as industrial overcapacity and digital platforms, with the aim of securing fair competitive conditions.
By Amelie Richter
