By Stefan Braun, Franziska Klemenz and Wilhelmine Stenglin
Large quantities of the greenhouse gas SF6 are being released uncontrolled into the atmosphere in Baden-Württemberg. Everything points to a leak at the chemical company Solvay, which is taking legal action against the regulations. The authorities want to enforce these and review the rules.
By Bernhard Pötter
In talks with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the EU trade ministers will focus on the swift implementation of the trade deal. Higher tariffs against Russia are also on the agenda of the Trade Council.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Kaja Kallas commented calmly on the reports about an alleged US-Russian peace plan for Ukraine. This could not work as long as Ukraine and Europe were not involved. The EU would continue to pursue its own plan.
By Viktor Funk, Stephan Israel and Denis Trubetskoy
New products cannot be placed on the market because the Commission has not yet published delegated acts. The European Tool Association criticizes this and is calling for the regulations to be postponed by two years.
By Markus Grabitz
Chinese companies in the EU are still economically stable, but warn of an increasingly uncertain and politicized environment. According to the new annual report of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Brussels, the pressure is growing.
By Amelie Richter
The EPP is satisfied with the Commission’s ideas, while the Social Democrats dismiss them as “cosmetic changes”. A joint parliamentary resolution against the Commission’s MFF proposal is off the table for the time being.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Alongside the inspector general of the Bundeswehr, youth representatives will also be attending the public hearing of the Defense Committee on the new Military Service Act this Monday. Background information on the topics that may be asked about in addition to voluntary service.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Lars Klingbeil travels to China – the vice-chancellor beats Merz to the punch. Meanwhile, another contentious issue is emerging in the coalition: the policy on China.
By Angela Köckritz
Christian Democrats, Social Democrats, Liberals and Greens are calling on the Commission to make legislative changes to the proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). They are indirectly threatening to reject it in Parliament.
By János Allenbach-Ammann and Markus Grabitz
