The European Union's environment ministers discussed the scientific recommendations for the EU's CO2 reduction target for 2040 on Monday. The new climate target could be adopted as early as June next year.
By Lukas Knigge
In the opinion of the EU Commission, Platform X, which grew up as Twitter, has not sufficiently fulfilled its obligations under the Digital Services Act. This concerns illegal content, among other things.
By Falk Steiner
On Thursday, the Permanent Representatives Committee is to vote on the Commission's proposal to relax EU genetic engineering legislation. Supporters are hoping for a new balance of power in the Council.
By Henrike Schirmacher
The EU heads of state and government will meet on Feb. 1 for a special summit to resolve the dispute over the revision of the multiannual financial framework.
By Till Hoppe
The Euro 6 limits continue to apply to passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The limits for heavy commercial vehicles have been tightened.
By Markus Grabitz
With the agreement, the EU is opening its market completely to goods from the East African country. Kenya is a reliable partner in the fight against climate change, said Commission President von der Leyen.
By Till Hoppe
Even after ten years, Valdis Dombrovskis wants to continue his work in the Commission. In former Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš, he has a notable rival in his own party, although he is currently the subject of much criticism in Latvia.
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Switzerland and the EU want to conclude their negotiations on a new framework agreement by the end of 2024. This is provided for in a new agreement. The areas affected include agriculture, research, education and energy.
By Manuel Berkel
Germany's decision-makers give the traffic light coalition mediocre marks. According to the exclusive survey, things look particularly bad regarding digital expansion: Only 0.6 percent see a high level of competence here. This also has an impact on the minister ranking.
By Fabian Löhe
