Europe wants to be climate-neutral by 2050 and is even aiming to remove more greenhouse gases from the atmosphere than it emits. Some researchers are now calling for a specific target for 2055 and corresponding adjustments to the EU Climate Law.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Parliament's EMPL Committee is in favor of trilogue negotiations on strengthening European Works Councils. The Council is also ready.
By Alina Leimbach
Sector-specific ex-ante regulation in the telecoms market is working, says Michaela Schröder from VZBV. Vice President Henna Virkkunen should therefore focus on a consumer-friendly agenda that strengthens competition and ensures net neutrality.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The EPP has failed in its attempt to achieve substantive changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Parliament and the Council agreed on a mere postponement of the rules. The Christian Democrats want to learn from this – and take a more tactical approach in similar cases in the future.
By Redaktion Table
Recently, there have been rumblings between the social partners at European level. The new European Social Dialogue Pact aims to change this. These are the expectations of the players.
By Alina Leimbach
People should be better protected against the dangers of passive smoking and vaping outdoors. This was decided by the EU health ministers. The member states are now to adopt measures.
By Markus Grabitz
The new Commissioners have officially been in office since Dec. 1. It is now also largely clear who will head their cabinet. Get an overview at Table.Briefings.
By Till Hoppe
The negotiations between the Council and Parliament on the postponement of the EU Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are entering their second and probably final round. The chances of reaching an agreement have improved significantly since the first meeting.
By Julia Dahm
The Internship Directive is intended to significantly improve standards for interns in the EU. However, for many countries, the plan goes too far. The Commissioner, on the other hand, wants a more ambitious text.
By Alina Leimbach
