After a negotiation result was reached by the rapporteurs three weeks ago, the lead Committee on Home Affairs (LIBE) has now predetermined the Parliament's position. The MEPs are thus taking a confrontational stance with Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson.
By Falk Steiner
Does the German government have to present an action plan by November next year on how it will promote collective bargaining? Or does it only need to examine whether it needs to do so? There is disagreement on this.
By Redaktion Table
Women in the EU still earn less than men on average. This is being commemorated today on EU Equal Pay Day.
By Redaktion Table
The EU actually wanted to supply Ukraine with one million artillery shells by the end of March 2024. Defense Minister Pistorius has now said that this is unlikely.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission is not expected to decide on a ban on gas and oil heating systems until 2024, before the EU elections. First, it wants to present its decision on the Buildings Directive and its action plan on heat pumps.
By Manuel Berkel
Following fierce criticism from Germany, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs travels to Israel and Arab countries to mediate. But his mission remains unclear – the member states' positions on a ceasefire differ.
By Eric Bonse
In the trilogue negotiations on the Critical Raw Materials Act, the EU regulation for a secure and sustainable supply of raw materials, the Council, Parliament and Commission reached a political agreement yesterday evening. Further details will be negotiated at a technical level by the end of the week.
By Leonie Düngefeld
"We are extremely EU-friendly", says Damian Boeselager, a member of the pan-European Volt party. Nevertheless, the party co-founder sees room for improvement – and is running again in the 2024 European elections.
By Corinna Visser
At a meeting in Brussels, COP28 President Al Jaber and EU Climate Commissioner Hoekstra made demands for commitments to the Loss Damage fund.
By Lukas Knigge
The High Representative of the international community, Christian Schmidt, is calling for the EU's Bosnia protection force Eufor/Althea to be strengthened – including with German soldiers. In an interview with Markus Bickel, he also warns that the EU should not take too long to decide whether to join.
By Markus Bickel
