Nach einiger Verzögerung könnte die Europäische Kommission in dieser Woche das Mercosur-Handelsabkommen zur Ratifizierung vorlegen. Auch ein weiterer Handelsdeal rückt ins Visier.
Von Julia Dahm
The Bulgarian authorities suspect that Russia was behind the jamming: the plane with the Commission President on board had to land in Plovdiv without a GPS signal. The stopover was part of a tour along the eastern flank and in northern Europe.
Von Stephan Israel, Viktor Funk
The European Council's defense experts are calling for the EU's energy system to be better protected against military threats. They have concrete proposals for power lines in particular.
Von Manuel Berkel
After some delay, the European Commission could submit the Mercosur trade agreement for ratification this week. Another trade deal is also coming into focus.
Von Julia Dahm
Boris Pistorius hat Äußerungen von Ursula von der Leyen zu Friedenstruppen in der Ukraine scharf kritisiert. Die Kommissionspräsidentin sprach in einem Interview von „ziemlich präzisen Plänen“ und einer "klaren Roadmap."
Von Stephan Israel
The Commission is considering revising the rules on electricity price compensation, which compensates particularly electricity-intensive companies for indirect CO₂ costs in the electricity price. The industry has clear ideas.
Von Lukas Knigge
Nur zwei westliche Staats- und Regierungschefs sind in China bei Xi Jinpings Militärparade dabei: der slowakische Premierminister Robert Fico und der serbische Präsident Aleksandar Vučić. Für die chinesische Führung ist Ficos Besuch von symbolischem Wert.
Von Amelie Richter, Angela Köckritz
Under the law, Germany’s federal administration is meant to serve as a model for decarbonization and reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within five years. An initial government climate report shows this will be a challenge.
Von Bernhard Pötter
The state authority responsible has deemed gas drilling off Borkum to be "in the overriding public interest" in order to reduce dependence on energy imports. Lower Saxony’s Environment Minister Christian Meyer has protested the decision, while Deutsche Umwelthilfe is considering legal action.
Von Kai Schöneberg
In the UK, Conservatives are criticizing the Labour government’s net-zero target. Phasing out oil and gas production amounts to "economic disarmament," said Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.
Von Lisa Kuner
