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Switzerland-EU: Negotiations are 'on the home straight'

The deal between the EU and Switzerland on a new basis for the bilateral relationship is within reach. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to announce the political agreement with Federal President Viola Amherd in Bern on Saturday. But an agreement has already failed once.

By Stephan Israel

Nur mit ausreichendem Netzausbau kommt günstiger grüner Strom bei den Verbrauchern an.

Electricity price zone: Deadline for proposal for division set

An important date for a possible separation of the German electricity price zone has been set. The European transmission system operators have agreed on when they will present their recommendations for a possible redistribution. The new German government will not have much time after that.

By Manuel Berkel

Turkey: Support for refugees, disagreement on Syria

Turkey will receive more money from the EU for refugee management. Von der Leyen promised one billion euros. Erdoğan and von der Leyen apparently did not agree on the further development of Syria and the Middle East.

By Eric Bonse

Portuguese Anjinho becomes new EU Ombudswoman

The European Parliament has elected lawyer Teresa Anjinho as the new Ombudswoman. The Portuguese will take office in February. She succeeds the Irishwoman Emily O'Reilly, who has shaped the office.

By Marion Bergermann