Helsinki wants to push back refugees at the border with Russia without examining their asylum applications – even though comparatively few people seeking protection are arriving. To this end, the controversial pushbacks are to be legalized. Finland is facing criminal proceedings from Brussels as a result.
By Viktor Funk
Europe's largest industry association is calling for additional measures to combat high energy prices. Business Europe also wants changes in environmental law and the recognition of blue hydrogen from natural gas.
By Manuel Berkel
€40 billion a year for Ukraine in the long term – that was NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg's plan. However, the member states are not playing along.
By Redaktion Table
The parliamentary administration proposes a maximum number of own-initiative reports that a committee and a subcommittee can have in progress at the same time. The proposal still has to be discussed and agreed by the group leaders.
By Markus Grabitz
After lengthy negotiations, the Commission says yes: Lufthansa may take over the Italian state-owned airline ITA Airways. However, approval is subject to certain conditions.
By Redaktion Table
Bulgaria still does not have a new government following the new elections in June. The pro-Western prime minister nominated by the election winner did not receive a majority. Is another new election looming?
By Redaktion Table
Europe’s Social Democrats have detailed their corporate tax proposals. In social legislation, they aim to introduce a dedicated AI law for employees. In energy policy, they demand a mandatory end to fossil fuel subsidies.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Parliament's administration is proposing new regulations for travel by committees, subcommittees and delegations. The political groups are not entirely in agreement and want to deviate from the proposal.
By Markus Grabitz
Sustainable aviation fuels could make air travel more sustainable. However, experts say that the blending rates are still low and the framework conditions for the ramp-up are not yet optimal.
By Lukas Knigge
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) has not succeeded in forming a new group in the European Parliament. The ECR Group has already been constituted.
By Redaktion Table
