Three months after the blackout in Spain and Portugal, the European electricity grid operators are making suggestions for improving the security of supply.
By Manuel Berkel
Last week, four committees of the EU Parliament adopted their opinions in favor of simplifying sustainability reporting and the EU supply chain law. However, the final vote will not take place until after the summer break.
By Lukas Knigge
The authority is taking up a key demand from industry, which fears for its competitiveness in the global market. The new EU climate target of a 90 percent reduction in emissions by 2040, on the other hand, has not gone down well with industry everywhere.
By Lukas Knigge
Social Democrats, Liberals, and Greens have failed in their attempt to fast-track the update of the EU Climate Law, bypassing the far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group. The failure is largely attributed to opposition from the European People’s Party (EPP), which is now facing sharp criticism.
By Lukas Knigge
Expectations for the upcoming EU-China summit in Beijing are low. Growing trade disputes, the war in Ukraine and new transatlantic alliances are putting relations to the test. Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Europe also failed to bring about any rapprochement.
By Amelie Richter, Till Hoppe and Stephan Israel
Following Wang Yi's Europe visit, Beijing has announced import restrictions on European medical technology and tariffs on brandy.
By Manuel Liu
At their first joint appearance, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul set out clear positions – bringing Berlin closer to the EU’s line. Despite a polite diplomatic tone, it became evident that differences remain on export controls, security issues and the war in Ukraine.
By Amelie Richter
Member states have voiced criticism over not being informed in advance of the EU’s new trade agreement with Ukraine. Hungary is now attempting to organize a meeting of Ukraine’s neighboring states to unify opposition to the deal.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
Have institutional investors driven up housing prices? Or are overly strict financing regulations actually worsening the housing crisis? The EU Parliament’s housing committee saw heated debate on the issue.
By Alina Leimbach
Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa will meet with President Maia Sandu in Chișinău on Friday for their first EU-Moldova summit. The delicate question looming over the gathering will be whether Moldova can begin accession negotiations independently of Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
