European Union

News | Energy transition

September 30th, 2025

Energy supply in Africa: Von der Leyen pledges EUR 545 million

On the margins of the UN General Assembly, the Commission President announced further investment projects for the green energy transition in Africa.

By David Renke

Agrarkommissar Christophe Hansen verfolgt die Aussprache zum Agrar-Omnibus im Ausschuss.

News | European Parliament

September 26th, 2025

Agricultural omnibus: EU Committee on Agriculture wants to relax standards further

The European Parliament's Agriculture Committee is seeking amendments to the Commission's proposal on the CAP simplification package. The plenary will vote on this at the beginning of October.

By Merle Heusmann

News | European Union

September 24th, 2025

Deforestation: EU Commission plans new EUDR postponement

EU Environment Commissioner Roswall wants to postpone the anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) for a second time – allegedly for technical reasons alone. The Commission is sending mixed signals regarding changes to the content.

By Julia Dahm and Lukas Knigge

Feature | Indonesia

September 21st, 2025

Free trade agreement: CEPA puts Indonesia at the center of EU trade policy

The EU will sign a free trade agreement with Southeast Asia's strongest economy on Tuesday. Whether the agreement will ensure greater independence from China is out of politicians' hands.

By Marcel Grzanna

Feature | Trade

September 10th, 2025

EU: Von der Leyen backs US trade and European tech sovereignty

In her State of the Union address, Ursula von der Leyen paints a picture of a world in upheaval: dependencies are being used "ruthlessly as a weapon", China is moving closer to Russia and North Korea. She presents various responses for Europe.

By Amelie Richter