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Industrial electricity: Energy-intensive sectors call for a EUR 50 price cap
Ahead of next week’s meeting of European Union heads of state and government, energy-intensive industries are stepping up pressure for a more industry-friendly electricity price. To that end, they are calling for far-reaching changes to the state aid framework and the EU emissions trading system.
By Manuel Berkel and Lukas Knigge
Industrial policy
Made in Europe: Industries split over preference criteria
European Commission Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné’s plans to introduce European preference criteria are dividing the business community. Umbrella organizations in Germany and across Europe are struggling to agree on a common position.
By Till Hoppe, Markus Grabitz and János Allenbach-Ammann
Arctic
EU Arctic strategy: Obstacles to Europe’s involvement in the Arctic
Europe is planning to step up its involvement in the Arctic. The EU is willing to make its contribution, emphasized Kaja Kallas in Tromsø. But the challenges are immense. It is a question of military resources and capabilities.
By Lisa-Martina Klein and Fabian Peltsch
Trade war
US trade deal: EP rapporteurs decide on implementation
Following a formal suspension of work on the US trade deal, trade politicians in the European Parliament are once again trying to agree on the next steps.
By Antonia Zimmermann and János Allenbach-Ammann
Lobbying
Lobby contacts: Second VDL Commission has more frequent meetings with companies
The second Von der Leyen Commission’s focus on competitiveness is reflected in its more intensive contact with company representatives. Meetings with US companies are predominant.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
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Migration: Why Spain is taking a new approach to immigration – and what the rest of Europe can learn from it
Rather than relying on deterrence and isolation, Spain is pursuing the regularization of migrants. Unlike many of its European neighbors, the country has recognized the benefits of immigration and is using arrivals to address its structural challenges.
By Judith Kohlenberger
Critical raw materials
Raw materials: Auditors warn of bottlenecks for the energy transition
According to the European Court of Auditors, the EU has made little progress toward independence in critical raw materials, raising doubts about whether new agreements with alternative supplier countries will deliver.
By Manuel Berkel
Europe.Table
France’s national budget: Lecornu emerges as an increasingly independent prime minister
After months of arduous negotiations, the approval of France’s national budget on Monday evening has granted President Emmanuel Macron a brief – if fragile – window of political stability, brokered by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
By Claire Stam
MFR
MFF: France pushes to anchor European preference criteria
Disagreements among member states over “Buy European” clauses in the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) are deepening, as French demands exacerbate the divide between countries with and without a strong industrial base.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Netherlands
New coalition government in The Hague: A plan to make Europe stronger
The incoming coalition in The Hague seeks to reassert the Netherlands’ influence within the European Union. Under its plans, strengthening Europe will depend on deeper cooperation in defense, energy, and key technologies, combined with a tougher and more consistent response to violations of the rule of law across the bloc.
By Stephan Israel
Europe (English)
Table of Contents - Edition 1122 from February 5th, 2026
- Made in Europe: Industries split over preference criteria
- Industrial electricity: Energy-intensive sectors call for a EUR 50 price cap
- Critical minerals: Washington summit takes aim at China
- US-EU trade deal: Parliament talks resume amid ongoing divisions
- Australia: Trade deal could be finalized as early as this month
- Ukraine loans: Compromise on “Buy European” clause opens door to third-country defense suppliers
- CO₂ fleet limits: ENVI remains lead committee
- ETS 2 frontloading: EIB moves to mobilize EUR 3 billion
- ESG software: How a downsized market is reshaping itself
- Must Reads: German anti-fascist activist Maja T. sentenced to eight years in prison in Hungary
- Time.Table: Why Europe is reluctant to intervene in global conflicts
- Documents: New Eurobarometer survey
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