The Environment Council has agreed on a general approach to the proposal for a Nature Restoration Law. However, the adoption of a compromise in the European Parliament on the now highly political text remains uncertain – because the EPP wants to continue rejecting the text.
By Claire Stam
The EU Commission wants to reduce its dependence on the People's Republic and is presenting its first all-encompassing strategy for economic security. However, only Competition Commissioner Vestager is open about the fact that Beijing is the focus of these efforts. One instrument in particular is likely to spark controversy among the member states.
By Amelie Richter
The EU Commission wants an additional €66 billion from member states to support Ukraine and promote strategic technologies. But many governments are reacting reservedly – the negotiations will not be easy.
By Till Hoppe
Longtime EP Secretary General Klaus Welle analyzes that the dividing line between the camps of conservatives runs along the question of how they feel about European integration. Extreme forces that moderate toward the center must be supported – that is crucial for the stability of the political order in the EU.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The energy ministers have surprisingly not yet reached an agreement on the core of electricity market reform. The main point of contention is France's wish to be able to subsidize existing nuclear power plants as well. However, EU ambassadors still have to negotiate about coal-fired power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
