Initial reactions to the leaked Commission draft for the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) are critical, particularly concerning a perceived expansion of Commission powers and a weakening of the European Parliament’s role.
Von János Allenbach-Ammann
It is meant to be the key to technological neutrality for the hydrogen economy: The Commission has presented the delegated act on low-carbon hydrogen. How the gas industry and climate advocates assess the latest changes.
Von Manuel Berkel
Ursula von der Leyen has accused the initiators of the vote of no confidence of pursuing the extremists' agenda. The negotiations on vaccine procurement had been conducted transparently by the Commission and the Member States.
Von Markus Grabitz
When it comes to plant protection, the European Commission is also focusing on faster market access for biological products. They are intended to offer alternatives to chemical pesticides. Experts believe that this approach provides opportunities, but it is not a panacea.
Von Julia Dahm
One year after his surprising dissolution of parliament, the French president would now have the opportunity to do so again. New elections would be risky but inevitable if the new draft budget is rejected. The far-right Rassemblement National is just waiting for this to happen.
Von Claire Stam
The British Prime Minister is an important ally for the EU. However, after a year in office, Keir Starmer appears weakened and may even face early failure. The causes are home-made.
Von Henning Hoff
The European Commission is planning to equip its 2040 climate target with certain flexibilities. The use of international certificates is meant to ease the burden of decarbonization. However, the draft of the new climate goal proposes significant limitations on their use.
Von Lukas Knigge
The Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) mandates that German oil and gas companies begin storing CO2 starting in 2030. This week, they were required to report on how they plan to fulfill those obligations. Despite recent announcements from Berlin, it’s increasingly clear that the actual storage sites will likely be located abroad.
Von Manuel Berkel
Aleksandar Vučić is ignoring the calls for his resignation from Serbia's protest movement. He had a "useful discussion" with Ursula von der Leyen about Serbia's path to the EU, he said after an exchange with the Commission President in Seville.
Von Frank Stier
The new EU Space Act, proposed last week by Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, is shaping up to be a source of conflict among member states, aerospace companies, and especially the European Space Agency (ESA).
Von Corinna Visser
