Transport politician Jens Gieseke (CDU) wants to know in a written question whether the Commission intends to bring forward the review of the CO2 fleet legislation. The manufacturers' lobby association, ACEA, had considered asking the Commission to stop penalties amounting to €15 billion for 2025 by means of an emergency article.
By Markus Grabitz
The General Court of the European Union (EGC) has ruled on the action brought by Google and Alphabet against the EU Commission's fine of €1.49 billion. The Commission made mistakes, say the judges.
By Corinna Visser
After months of deadlock, the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs have reached an agreement and commissioned the state development bank KfW to set up the planned raw materials fund. The federal government can participate in the funded projects with equity.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Parliament President Roberta Metsola has distributed the areas of responsibility of the 14 Vice-Presidents. Sabine Verheyen (CDU) is responsible for communication, foundations and parties as well as the budget, while Katarina Barley (SPD) is responsible for contacts with national parliaments and civil society organizations.
By Markus Grabitz
She is set to become one of the most important women in the new Commission: Henna Virkkunen from Finland was a minister and ten-year MEP who made a name for herself in the areas of industry, digital and transport.
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Ursula von der Leyen's new team has no fewer than five people entrusted with climate policy tasks – some of them are political heavyweights. They are all united by the clear directive to combine climate action and economic growth together.
By Lukas Knigge
A draft of the German government's Carbon Management Strategy postpones the decision on funding instruments for the CO2 pipeline network until next year. A legislative amendment to accelerate the expansion could fall through.
By Lukas Franke
There is almost nothing but praise for the new budget commissioner in Brussels. With Piotr Serafin, a close confidant of Donald Tusk is taking on a key role shortly before the start of negotiations on the next MFF.
By Stephan Israel
Startup Summit Germany: An initiative by the federal government and private investors aims to provide more growth and innovation capital for German startups. Deutsche Bank and Allianz are involved as financial backers.
By Hauke Reimer
Smoking and vaping should be reduced in places where children and young people spend a lot of time. This is what the EU Commission is calling for in a recommendation to the member states. The aim is to have the first "smoke-free generation" by 2040, in which no more than five percent smoke.
By Markus Grabitz
