At best, Montenegro will make it into the EU by 2030, says the High Representative for Bosnia-Herzegovina, Christian Schmidt. This makes it easy for Putin to cause unrest in the Western Balkans.
By Markus Bickel
At the end of the month, the major online platforms must submit their first risk reports as part of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission is hoping for more transparency. It also expects to work constructively with the next US government on tech regulation.
By Corinna Visser
Apple's rules for e-book developers displease the Commission. Nevertheless, it is closing a competition investigation – the business practices will nevertheless be monitored under the DMA.
By Corinna Visser
Land controls to and from Bulgaria and Romania could also soon be abolished. Austria is giving up its opposition to the two EU member states joining the Schengen area.
By Markus Grabitz
Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu is ahead in the first round of the presidential elections in Romania. So far, he has been Prime Minister, now he wants to become President of the country. He will probably have to go to a run-off.
By Markus Grabitz
COP29 came to an end in Baku on Sunday night. The 196 countries agreed on a new target for international climate financing. However, it was a tough struggle, not without leaving behind some broken pieces – especially for Europe.
By Lukas Knigge
The new Von der Leyen Commission is certain to receive an absolute majority of votes when the European Parliament votes on the Commission as a whole in Strasbourg on Wednesday. This time the requirements are lower than on July 18, when Ursula von der Leyen needed 360 out of 719 votes for a second mandate.
By Till Hoppe
For years, the EU has insisted on strict standards and transparency rules for trading emission reduction credits and prevented a negotiation agreement on Article 6. Now it is giving up its blockade – with only minimal improvements. Observers are concerned about the integrity of carbon markets.
By Lukas Knigge
At the start of Black Week, the Federal Network Agency is setting up a website where consumers can report violations of the Geo-blocking Regulation.
By Corinna Visser
