Due to the opposition of Green Minister Steffi Lemke, there was no majority in the Council of Ministers for a long time to restrict the protected status of the wolf. Now she is giving up her resistance. This allows the Commission to pursue an amendment to the Bern Convention.
By Markus Grabitz
The deforestation regulation should actually take effect at the turn of the year. However, in a letter to Commission President von der Leyen, the EPP leader pleads for a longer delay. Von der Leyen wants to react soon.
By Till Hoppe
Up to nine EU Commissioners will be responsible for regulating the automotive industry in the next mandate. It is not always entirely clear which Commissioner is responsible for which dossier.
By Lukas Knigge
The designated transport commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas is assigned to the right-wing camp of Nea Dimokratia. With this nomination, Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis is probably trying to prevent a split from this wing.
By Silke Wettach
EU Commission President von der Leyen had made statements behind closed doors about a possible postponement of the EU rules against deforestation. Minister Özdemir is now calling for a public commitment.
By Julia Dahm
Critical security situation, corruption and Russian disinformation: Moldova is facing many challenges. In four weeks' time, the republic will decide whether it will look towards Russia or Europe in the future.
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At the summit of small island states in New York, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced more support for the Global South in financing climate protection measures.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Court of Auditors has found considerable shortcomings in EU funding for the organic sector. The auditors call for a more holistic approach.
By Julia Dahm
Baden-Württemberg challenges the proposed split of Germany's electricity bidding zone, advocating for alternative solutions to address grid bottlenecks and market inefficiencies. A new report recommends exploring regional remuneration for renewable energies, investment in hydrogen production, and capacity mechanisms for controllable power plants before considering a zone division.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Commission is complaining to the WTO about the anti-subsidy investigation recently launched by China against European dairy products. This is the first time the EU has intervened via the WTO so early in the process.
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