In the negotiations over a ban on Russian gas imports, the European People’s Party (EPP) aims to close a key loophole. It also wants to keep prices in check through a separate measure.
Von Manuel Berkel
In its new medium‑term EU budget, the EU envisions a single financing instrument for international cooperation between the EU and third countries. This could mean that funding for the flagship Global Gateway initiative may be assigned a lower priority.
Von Lucia Weiß
In the debate surrounding the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation, environmental organizations are warning of potential loopholes for illegally traded timber. They oppose demands from Chancellor Friedrich Merz and 18 agriculture ministers, who are pushing for the creation of a zero-risk category under the anti-deforestation regulation.
Von Amelie Guenther
The European wine sector is increasingly worried about the possibility of steep tariffs from its most important export partner, the United States. Several agricultural policymakers have appealed to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for support.
Von Cornelia Meyer
After multiple delays, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced that he will no longer stand in the way of the European Union’s next sanctions package. However, he gave few details.
Von Redaktion Table
In the 1990s, a young Friedrich Merz wasn’t particularly outraged about higher German contributions to the EU budget. His criticism went deeper – he questioned the very way the common budget was financed. That could become relevant in the upcoming negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
Von Till Hoppe
Einem Medienbericht zufolge wollen die EU und Japan aus Sorgen vor den verschärften Ausfuhrkontrollen durch China neue Lieferketten schaffen. Die Ankündigung soll ein Tag vor dem EU-China-Gipfel gemacht werden.
Von Manuel Changming Liu
Beim Bezahlen mit Paypal oder Apple Pay kümmert es die Wenigsten, dass internationale Anbieter dahinter stecken. Ein europäisches Zahlungssystem würde mehr Kontrolle über sensible Daten und Marktbedingungen bringen, fordert die FinTech-Expertin Miriam Wohlfarth.
Von Miriam Wohlfarth
Israel agrees to open more border crossings towards Gaza and to allow significantly more aid deliveries. A success for the EU High Representative ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council on Tuesday, where the future of the Association Agreement with Israel is also on the agenda.
Von Stephan Israel
Einen Handelskrieg der USA gegen Russland sollte man allerdings mit Vorsicht genießen.
Von Marc De Vos
