German Finance Minister Christian Lindner — this was not an enticing prospect for the leaders in Paris and Rome. But the coalition agreement leaves room for reforms to the Stability Pact and the banking union.
By Till Hoppe
The future German government wants to bring forward the phase-out of coal to 2030. In the same year, 80 percent of the electricity demand is to be covered by renewable energies. The traffic light coalition agreement of the contains ambitious climate protection targets, but in many cases fails to provide answers to the question of implementation.
By Timo Landenberger
The EU Parliament waved through the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on Tuesday with a clear majority. Now all that is needed is the approval of the Council, and then there will be nothing standing in the way of the new CAP from 2023. However, the member states have a certain amount of leeway when it comes to implementation.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Commission wants to enable member states to better promote projects in the interest of environmental and climate protection. However, industry fears that energy-intensive companies will fall victim to the reform. The authorities are now taking action – but criticism remains.
By Till Hoppe
In August 1991, the then foreign ministers of Germany, France, and Poland launched the Weimar Triangle. It was supposed to signify the final overcoming of historical hostilities and advance Poland's integration into the Western community. But after promising first years, there is little reason to celebrate the anniversary, writes David Gregosz, head of the KAS office in Warsaw. However, civil society cooperation is a source of hope.
By Timo Landenberger
In January, Paris takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU. There is no official programme yet, but the priorities are gradually becoming known. We analyse potential conflicts with European partners and the influence of the upcoming presidential election in April.
By Redaktion Table
The EU delegation travelled to the climate conference in Glasgow with the declared aim of showing the UN states ways to decarbonise. It was not really successful. And yet some measures, such as the planned border adjustment, are already having an effect. The best example: Turkey.
By Timo Landenberger
