The reform of the coordination of social insurance systems is not making any progress. The Polish Council Presidency therefore intends to break off the trilogue again. The Council and Parliament are blaming each other for the renewed failure.
By Stephan Israel
Just ahead of the final trilogue negotiations on the EU’s Green Claims Directive, German industry associations are calling for a pause. Conservative MEPs are also urging the European Commission to conduct an impact assessment before moving forward.
By Alex Veit
The EU Parliament's Environment Committee has approved the trilogue agreement on the prevention of microplastic pollution.
By Lukas Knigge
Until recently, the EU Commission and the German government had blocked a trilogue agreement on the prevention of microplastic pollution. Easier rules for small companies finally broke the deadlock.
By Lukas Knigge
As the trilogue negotiations on the reform of European fiscal rules continue, the Belgian Council presidency staunchly defends the position of the EU Council. Irene Tinagli, Chair of the Economic Affairs Committee of the EU Parliament, now threatens to delay the negotiations, which could push the reform into the next legislative term.
By Table.Briefings
Germany wants to introduce a new paper into the negotiations on the AI Act in which it specifies the proposals for the regulated self-regulation of foundation models. The ideas of Parliament and the Council are still far apart.
By Corinna Visser
Today, Wednesday, the EU Parliament and member states will continue to negotiate the Due Diligence Act at a political level. Sensitive issues such as the inclusion of the financial sector and the obligation to climate transition plans are unlikely to be discussed, let alone resolved.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The Nature Restoration Law will enable the EU to meet its international obligations in relation to biodiversity and climate action. However, the agreement in the trilogue is not yet the end of the bitter political battle that began before the summer.
By Claire Stam
