The final text of COP28 does not contain the phase-out of fossil fuels that many countries had hoped for. However, many still see the somewhat ambiguously worded sentence on "phasing out fossil fuels" as a clear signal that the end of the fossil fuel era has been heralded.
By Lukas Knigge
Rarely is so much at stake and rarely is the starting position as open as it is today ahead of the arrival of the heads of state and government in Brussels. Difficult talks are expected on Ukraine's accession to the EU and the increase in the medium-term financial framework.
By Stephan Israel
The headwind was huge, but now there is a political compromise to combat bogus self-employment on digital platforms in the EU. The directive is now facing a final hurdle.
By Alina Leimbach
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is changing the balance of power in Central Asia and thus weakening Russia. At the same time, relations with Moscow are developing very well. How is the Turkish president managing this?
By Markus Weisskopf
According to insiders, digital giant Apple wants to open its cell phone payment system to other payment processors. This is likely an attempt by the company to avoid a billion-euro fine from the EU.
By Redaktion Table
The two-tier approach to the regulation of base models benefits European start-ups and does not harm companies such as Aleph Alpha. It is now important to make adjustments and formalize the provisional agreement.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The EU Commission wants to clear the way for €10 billion in previously blocked EU funds to be paid out to Hungary. The Budapest government had fulfilled the conditions imposed by Brussels in the area of the independence of the judiciary.
By Markus Grabitz
Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states have agreed on tougher penalties for circumventing sanctions. For example, the concealment of assets is to become a punishable offense.
By Redaktion Table
No more squabbling with Brussels: Donald Tusk's government statement is a commitment to the EU. But in one respect he also shows the community its limits.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission wants to strengthen democracy in the EU and defend it against foreign influence with a package of measures. The Parliament is also making demands.
By Corinna Visser
