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Agri-environmental protection: Dispute over funding for Nature Restoration Regulation
Land users, German federal states and local authorities fear high costs due to the Nature Restoration Regulation. There is still no clear funding basis. While the EU Commission is keeping quiet, conservationists are calling for planning certainty for protecting the environment in agricultural areas.
By Cornelia Meyer
Automotive
Automotive package: Von der Leyen takes advice from long-standing McKinsey partner
The automotive package could be delayed, although it is still expected to be on the agenda in the College on Dec. 10. According to reports, the Commission has to rework it following comments from the Regulatory Scrutiny Board.
By Markus Grabitz
ESG.Table
EU supply chain act: Watering it down is a geopolitical own goal
From a geopolitical perspective, watering down the European Supply Chain Act has a number of disadvantages. Among other things, it will affect cooperation with trading partners and the resilience of the European economy.
By Melanie Müller
Power grids
Energy: How US tech companies want to influence EU energy policy
Google, Tesla & Co. are intervening in European energy policy. In statements to the Commission, US companies are calling for AI-ready energy data and advising Europeans to stockpile certain technologies in light of the Ukraine war.
By Manuel Berkel
European defense
Why a bridging solution for Ukraine has come into play
Following Bart De Wever’s incendiary letter criticizing a reparations loan, the option of bridge financing for Ukraine is likely to take center stage. Support for Ukraine is on the agenda at today’s meeting of EU defense ministers.
By Stephan Israel
Power grids
Electricity grid: How planning could become more European
The Commission plans to present its grid package on Dec. 10. The package is intended to curb high electricity prices and drive forward the energy transition, but the Commissioner responsible, Dan Jørgensen, has already foreshadowed difficult debates on one point.
By Manuel Berkel
Economic policy
Growth: Less red tape and more free trade to have little effect
In her second term, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is investing a lot of political capital in cutting red tape and signing new trade agreements. However, experts warn that this is unlikely to stimulate growth.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
CEO.Table
Why the digital euro in its current form will weaken Europe
The digital euro is supposed to secure Europe’s strength but, in its current form, will weaken the bloc’s sovereignty, competition and trust. The President of the German Savings Banks and Giro Association (DSGV), Ulrich Reuter, argues why Europe is standing in its own way with this project.
By Ulrich Reuter
Iris²
Iris²: Preparing for a milestone
The Iris² satellite constellation is the EU’s project, supported by Esa, to establish its own secure communication system in orbit. The SpaceRISE consortium, which was commissioned to build and operate Iris2, will present its progress at Rendezvous One.
By Corinna Visser
Fiscal policy
Budget: Germany faces deficit proceedings in 2026
Having narrowly avoided one this year, the eurozone’s largest economy faces deficit proceedings in 2026: In the spring, Valdis Dombrovskis wants to know whether Germany’s deficit above the three percent limit can be fully explained by higher defense spending.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
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Table of Contents - Edition 1082 from December 2nd, 2025
- Automotive package: Von der Leyen takes advice from long-standing McKinsey partner
- Agri-environmental protection: Dispute over funding for Nature Restoration Regulation
- Ukraine war: How Kaja Kallas is critical of the US negotiating strategy for peace in Ukraine
- Defense: Canada to participate in SAFE program
- Industrial Accelerator: Poland wants to overturn hydrogen targets for 2030
- Trade: EU ends WTO dispute with China over Lithuanian goods
- Rare earths: EU companies lose confidence
- EGF funds: Council wants to support employees even before they lose their jobs
- Digital partnership: EU and Singapore want to cooperate more closely on AI
- Top 100 of the Table 2025: “Top 100 of the Table 2025”: The 100 movers and shakers of the Europe.Table scene – Think tanks
- Must Reads: EU overturns ban on combustion engines
- Time.Table: EBD de-briefing on the Employment and Social Affairs Council
- Documents: List of PCI projects for electricity, hydrogen and carbon dioxide
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