Several countries want to expand a potential ban on “forever chemicals” to additional sectors. However, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) no longer plans to consider these additional sectors in its opinion.
By Lukas Knigge
The European industry alliance for small modular reactors (SMRs) plans to meet with the European Commission to discuss next steps toward delivering the first nine European projects.
By Manuel Berkel
The first ministerial-level meeting comes against the backdrop of the French government’s crisis. Only on the eve, over dinner at the summer residence, will it become clear whether Merz and Macron will launch an initiative.
By Markus Grabitz, Lukas Knigge and Manuel Berkel
The European Commission has repeatedly insisted that digital legislation would remain outside the scope of the trade deal with the United States. Yet the spillover effects are becoming increasingly apparent. MEPs are criticizing this.
By Corinna Visser
Pro-Russian parties could make significant gains in Moldova’s parliamentary elections on Sept. 28. At a joint appearance alongside President Maia Sandu, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed the country’s European prospects.
By Stephan Israel
Little by little, political life in Brussels is ramping up again. Press releases, invitations and tweets are going out once more. Only one political group leader still appears to be in holiday mode.
By Marion Bergermann
Hamburg-based investor Luxcara is considering using Siemens Gamesa turbines for the planned “Waterkant” offshore wind farm in the North Sea – rather than from Chinese manufacturer Mingyang. Germany’s Defense Ministry (BMVg) had previously raised security concerns.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The federal government has shown no initiative to structurally strengthen Europe, deputy Green Party chair Sven Giegold argues. Instead, Germany has acted as a brake on many forward-looking issues.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt and Stefan Braun
The European Union (EU) could unveil its latest sanctions package against Russia as soon as next week. The Bertelsmann Stiftung considers measures targeting a key commodity particularly promising.
By Manuel Berkel and Viktor Funk
More than 390,000 hectares have already burned this year. The government plans to declare the affected areas disaster zones next Tuesday.
By Isabel Cuesta
