On Wednesday, the EU Commission presented proposals to strengthen European works councils. In the Commission's view, there are gaps in the existing directive.
By Alina Leimbach
The Commission wants to promote the AI ecosystem in the EU with a package of measures. This includes giving start-ups access to supercomputers, providing funding, and setting up an AI Office.
By Corinna Visser
On Wednesday, the Commission presented its strategy on how it intends to use artificial intelligence in its work and administration in the future. In doing so, it is guided by the rules of the AI Act, which has not yet been adopted.
By Corinna Visser
One week before a special summit in Brussels, there are still no signs of an agreement on financial resources from the European Peace Facility and a new aid fund for Ukraine. Germany is pushing for more arms aid from its partners.
By Eric Bonse
According to a proposal by the Agora think tanks, climate protection in Europe should also be financed by joint EU debt after 2026. One reason for this is the long-term decline in revenue from CO2 trading.
By Manuel Berkel
The Frenchwoman is the only candidate to head the Renew Group in the European Parliament. The duel with Dutchman Azmani has been canceled. She will be officially appointed on Thursday.
By Claire Stam
The EU Parliament's Environment Committee has voted in favor of relaxing EU genetic engineering legislation. The plenary vote will follow at the beginning of February. MEPs are calling for patents on genetically modified plants and seeds to be banned.
By Julia Dahm
The European Court of Auditors has given the EU's CO2 fleet regulation scathing marks: By 2020, "the intended benefits of the regulation had largely lapsed". There had been little or no reduction in CO2 emissions from new vehicles.
By Markus Grabitz
According to a new study, anti-EU parties could become the strongest force in nine member states. The pro-European alliance would then only have a narrow majority.
By Till Hoppe
Last year, the EU development bank EIB invested €49 billion in climate protection and sustainability. The total financing volume amounted to €88 billion. According to the EIB’s now-published figures for 2023.
By Max Mustermann
