The Council and Parliament have reached an agreement on amendments to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. Today, Parliament will vote on it. Additionally, the Commission is investigating whether further revisions are necessary.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The federal government has agreed on a restructuring of the power supply. However, in doing so, it overlooks the new European legal acceleration option in the amended Electricity Market Regulation.
By Manuel Berkel
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture has proposed a concept for a consumption tax on animal products. With this proposal for the animal welfare levy, Cem Özdemir could run into European legal problems.
By Merle Heusmann
The EU countries' vote on the temporary exemption from fallow land requirements within the Common Agricultural Policy has been postponed by two days. Changes have been made to align the measure with eco-schemes.
By Julia Dahm
Latvian Member of the European Parliament Tatjana Ždanoka is alleged to have worked for the Russian secret service for many years. Baltic MEPs explain how Ždanoka benefited the Kremlin – and strongly caution against similar cases.
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The environmental policy expert and medical doctor Peter Liese has been chosen as the lead candidate for the North Rhine-Westphalia CDU in the European elections. Other well-known names follow in promising positions.
By Manuel Berkel
The Member States unanimously voted in favor of the AI Act. However, they have given the Commission specific tasks to accomplish. Furthermore, the vote in Parliament is not guaranteed to pass smoothly.
By Corinna Visser
Ivanna Volochiy could become the first native Ukrainian in the EU Parliament. The liberal party Kustiba Par! from Latvia has nominated her as their lead candidate for the European elections. Her main goal is Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO.
By Manuel Berkel
As Germany's Deputy Ambassador to the EU, Helen Winter handles almost all topics concerning businesses. Throughout her extensive career, she has also been deeply involved in foreign trade – with remarkable parallels to current debates.
By Manuel Berkel
