The Member States adopted the EU Packaging Regulation by a large majority. The German government also agreed at the last minute but expressed reservations.
By Till Hoppe
Ahead of his visit to Berlin today, Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron defended his statements on ground troops in Ukraine on Thursday evening. He also took a swipe at German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
By Gabriel Bub
The Malte Gallée case continues to occupy the Green Group in the European Parliament. There are doubts about the rules that the Greens adopted in 2019 to prevent harassment. Confidentiality protection was so strong that it was impossible to clarify the allegations.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Parliament reports an agreement in the dispute over common transparency standards for the EU institutions. However, the EPP does not support the compromise and the Council wants to remain outside for the time being.
By Eric Bonse
The Croatian parliament has dissolved, clearing the way for new elections. These could take place on April 14 at the earliest.
By Redaktion Table
The Digital Services Act also applies to online marketplaces – and one particularly controversial one has now attracted the attention of the EU Commission: the Chinese provider AliExpress.
By Falk Steiner
Europe is preparing for the European Parliament elections at the beginning of June. The relevant authorities have identified specific risks of manipulation. Much hope lies in the Digital Services Act. The Commission is calling on large platforms to cooperate.
By Falk Steiner
The Packaging Ordinance continues to cause debate. Now Minister for Transport Volker Wissing is once again opposing it. He does not want to support the outcome of the negotiations in Brussels.
By Till Hoppe
The Spanish Congress is expected to wave through the controversial amnesty law this Thursday. Among other things, it contains a narrower definition of terrorism compared to Spanish law – in line with EU definitions.
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