Lithuania has high hopes for Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. During his first visit, he assured Lithuania that Germany was aware of its responsibility – and thus consciously set himself apart from his predecessor, Olaf Scholz.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The simplification of reporting requirements under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has cleared its next hurdle. On Thursday, members of the European Parliament voted in favor of the measure.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Commission is preparing to crack down on Territorial Supply Constraints (TSCs), aiming to lower consumer prices. Retailers are applauding the initiative, while producers are fiercely opposing it. A recent study, however, raises doubts about whether consumers would actually benefit.
By Frederik Bombosch
Algerian-French relations have regularly reached new lows since Macron recognized Western Sahara as part of Morocco in the summer of 2024. The conditions would be good for Europe to strengthen ties with Algiers.
By Gabriel Bub
In the seat projection by political scientist Manuel Müller, the Christian Democrats and Liberals were able to make up some of their losses compared to the March projection. Center-left parties suffered slight losses.
By Markus Grabitz
In just over 100 days, companies must have implemented the Data Act. But most of them are not prepared at all. The industry complains that there are too many rules and implementation deadlines are too short. They want a "jam-packed omnibus."
By Corinna Visser
At the start of the mini-plenary session in Brussels, Parliament President Roberta Metsola named the five MEPs whose immunity is to be waived. The Belgian public prosecutor's office wants to investigate them in the Huawei corruption case.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission intends to present its action plan to support the chemical industry before the summer. Initial details of the planned chemicals omnibus have also become known.
By Lukas Knigge
