The European Council unanimously decides to open accession negotiations with Ukraine. The decision was possible because Hungary's head of government Viktor Orbán briefly left the room. The procedure was agreed.
By Eric Bonse
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
The EU wants to make product liability fit for the digital and circular economy. The Council and Parliament have now reached a trilogue agreement on a revision of the Product Liability Directive. The business community has criticized the result.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission has agreed on the Digital Europe work program for 2024. It is also planned to promote the development of an ecosystem for artificial intelligence.
By Corinna Visser
On Thursday night, the EU Parliament, Council, and Commission reached an agreement on the EU Due Diligence Act.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU and Chile want to strengthen political cooperation, trade, and investment. Chile is the EU's most important supplier of lithium.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Daniel Mitrenga represents the interests of 180,000 family businesses in Brussels. The economist heads the European department and is a member of the management board of the association "Die Familienunternehmer".
By Redaktion Table
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
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
