The Danish Council Presidency has presented a new compromise for the position of the Member States at the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. There are strong doubts as to whether it is capable of winning a majority.
By Markus Grabitz
Indonesia’s ex-president and dictator Suharto is being glorified by the government almost 30 years after his death. Human rights organizations are protesting.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce is making a new attempt at a trade or investment agreement with the EU. Estonia’s foreign minister spoke of a possible free trade agreement between the EU and China on Wednesday.
By Leonardo Pape
The Danish Council Presidency had proposed a new compromise for the common position on Thursday. The member states disagreed over this at the meeting. It remains to be seen what position the EU will take to Geneva.
By Markus Grabitz
The temporary easing of the trade dispute between Washington and Beijing has been greeted with relief in Europe. EU politicians are warning that the period of calm must be used to reduce economic dependencies.
By Amelie Richter
The EU must not relent on the tariffs imposed by the United States, explained Bertram Kawlath, President of the German Mechanical Engineering Association. More than half of German machinery exports could be affected by steel and aluminum tariffs.
By Marion Bergermann
The EU member states have received a new proposal for the EU position on the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control at COP11. The conference will take place in Geneva on Nov. 17.
By Markus Grabitz
Nobody wants to govern with Geert Wilders anymore. The Christian Democrats and Social Democrats have a chance of leading the next coalition. The question is how the government can stay on course with defense and invest in housing and healthcare at the same time.
By Stephan Israel
This week, the EU member states want to vote on their position for COP11 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Geneva in mid-November. Bans on flavorings and filter cigarettes are among the measures being discussed.
By Markus Grabitz
A US-led alliance has prevented climate targets for international shipping. Expert Felix Klann from Transport & Environment explains what is now being worked on nonetheless.
By Alex Veit
