
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
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
On the fringes of the UN General Assembly, Ursula von der Leyen announced at the Global Citizen Festival that she would drive forward further investment projects for the green energy transition on the continent.
By David Renke
Under pressure from the US, the EU Commission wants to bring forward the complete import ban on liquified natural gas from Russia to 2027. The 19th sanctions package also targets crypto platforms. The Commission is preparing a proposal on how Russian state bank funds can be used.
By Stephan Israel
Under pressure from the USA, the Commission wants to bring forward the complete import ban on liquefied gas from Russia to 2027. The 19th sanctions package also targets the crypto platforms that Russia uses for circumventing transactions.
By Stephan Israel
The EU Commission President is calling on business associations in Berlin to stand up for her competition agenda. The BDI, BDA, DIHK and the skilled crafts sector should campaign for the omnibus packages in the Council and European Parliament.
By Till Hoppe
The Commission is making a new attempt to persuade Israel to change course in view of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. However, the suspension of trade benefits only has a chance if Germany also agrees and supports a tougher stance.
By Stephan Israel and Stefan Braun
A system for rewarding CO₂ savings could enable manufacturers to continue producing combustion engines beyond 2035. Renewable fuels, a new vehicle category and climate action in production are being discussed.
By Markus Grabitz
Ursula von der Leyen has sent the participants in the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry a four-page concept paper, which is to form the basis of her talks today with the CEOs of manufacturers and suppliers.
By Markus Grabitz
With martial words, the Commission President appeals to the pro-European forces to fight together for Europe's independence. But EPP leader Weber and S&D chairwoman Gárcia Peréz no longer seem capable of doing so.
By Till Hoppe and Markus Grabitz
The Commission President announced a European Center for Democratic Resilience. She is also thinking out loud about a social media ban for children.
By Corinna Visser