Austrian Finance Minister Magnus Brunner is to take over the explosive migration dossier in the new Commission. The popular ÖVP politician has so far not stood out for his striking positions but is considered to be compromise-oriented.
By Silke Wettach
The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and the Committee on the Environment will have a particularly large say in the hearings of the new Commissioners, if the chairman of the Conference of Committee Chairs has his way.
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The EU Commission plans to set a maximum quota for Chinese electrolyzers in future green hydrogen tenders. It fears the EU will become too dependent on imported electrolyzers from China. The European hydrogen industry welcomes the move.
By Manuel Berkel
The most important negotiations at this year's UN Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29) revolve around the new global climate finance target. The EU states are pushing for former developing countries such as China and Saudi Arabia to also participate.
By Lukas Knigge
The FPÖ is ahead in all polls and wants to appoint Herbert Kickl as chancellor. However, it is quite possible that there will instead be a coalition of three parties without the participation of the right-wing populists – with the sister party of the German FDP.
By Okan Bellikli
Germany has missed the deadline for the CSRD directive – now the EU is pushing for more speed. The government, on the other hand, would rather soften the criteria.
By Marc Winkelmann
In response to the energy crisis, the EU member states wanted to expand renewables more quickly. Only Denmark implemented the directive on time. The Commission is now initiating infringement proceedings – Germany will probably also miss a second deadline.
By Manuel Berkel
A new network aims to strengthen the influence of women on global climate policy. In addition to female politicians, top female managers from large companies are also taking part in order to increase the pressure to implement the Paris climate targets.
By Amelie Guenther
The industry ministers agree with Mario Draghi's analysis. "The time to act is now", they say after the Competitiveness Council. However, when it comes to concrete steps, the ministers manage no more than a minimum consensus.
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Germany and other countries are pushing for tougher action against Chinese low-cost online retailers such as Shein and Temu. This includes the Digital Services Act and the reform of the customs union.
By Till Hoppe
