The Federal Minister of Economic Affairs criticizes the increasing regulation of companies and calls for a reversal of the current logic. Read what he proposes instead.
By Redaktion Table
Three months after the start of negotiations, the problems are piling up. There are disputes about the rule of law, trouble with Poland and resentment towards President Zelenskiy. Brussels is bracing itself for a prolonged impasse.
By Eric Bonse
Several political groups in the European Parliament have criticized the postponement of the EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains. Nevertheless, the Commission's proposal could find a majority as long as no substantive changes are made.
By Lukas Knigge
On Oct. 15 in Luxembourg, the energy ministers will discuss the energy sector's contribution to the EU's competitiveness. Other topics include the high electricity prices in Eastern and Southern Europe and preparations for the winter.
By Manuel Berkel
The BMZ, the EU and the G7+ group have pledged more money to Ukraine to prepare the energy infrastructure for the winter. Meanwhile, the "Green Deal Ukraina" project is working on measures for the sustainable rebuilding of the destroyed infrastructure.
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Several hundred employees from the service sector have demonstrated in Brussels in favor of a collective bargaining regulation in the EU Public Procurement Directive. Among them were service workers who work in European institutions via outsourced service providers.
By Alina Leimbach
Former Swedish EU Minister Jessika Roswall has no previous experience in her future field of work. But the reason why her appointment as Environment Commissioner has been met with some harsh criticism is a different one.
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Paris wants to use common European standards to ensure that nuclear power plants are built faster and more cheaply. However, the Commission is skeptical about access to EU funds.
By Manuel Berkel
Prime Minister Michel Barnier wants to cut public spending and introduce a special tax for large companies and wealthy households. The Commission will formulate its recommendations as part of the excessive deficit procedure in November.
By Claire Stam
The schedule for the hearings of the future Commissioners could be decided today by the heads of the political groups. They are due to start on Nov. 4. Parliament could vote at the end of November, 47 days after the Commission President's proposal.
By Markus Grabitz
