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Putin: 'Peace only when we have achieved our goals'

In a press conference lasting more than four hours, Russian President Vladimir Putin devoted little time to his war against Ukraine. Peace can only be achieved if the neighboring country is "denazified" and "demilitarized".

By Viktor Funk

Limits for de minimis aid increase

The EU Commission has extended two regulations for de minimis aid until the end of 2030 and increased the maximum amount – from €200,000 to €300,000 over a period of three years.

By Manuel Berkel

Agreement reached on electricity market reform

During the night, Parliament and Council negotiators concluded the trilogue on the electricity market reform. The agreement is intended to reduce electricity prices and at the same time secure the expansion of renewable energies and nuclear energy.

By Manuel Berkel