Great foreign policy ambitions – and limited domestic policy scope: Friedrich Merz travels to France and Poland, weakened on his first full day in office.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
In Brussels, the "883" is regarded as a kind of cursed dossier. Various Council presidencies have already cut their teeth on it in vain. Now the Polish presidency is hoping for a new trilogue.
By Alina Leimbach
For the first time, emission allowances from the new EU emissions trading scheme for buildings and transport can be traded. Although the ETS2 will not start until 2027, futures have been on offer since Tuesday. But what does the current price mean?
By Lukas Knigge
The Commission's proposals to lower the protection status of the wolf and give car manufacturers more leeway with regard to climate targets will be dealt with in urgent procedures. This was decided by the European Parliament.
By Markus Grabitz
In the roadmap for phasing out Russian energy imports, the Commission promises more transparency regarding current contracts. Importers should also be able to withdraw from long-term supply contracts by 2027 without having to fear compensation.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Commission's 17th sanctions package focuses on further listings of individuals and companies and restrictions on tankers in the Russian shadow fleet.
By Stephan Israel
Romania's interim head of state, Ilie Bolojan, has appointed Catalin Predoiu (PNL), the former Minister of the Interior, as acting Prime Minister. The EPP Group is calling on Romania's Social Democrats (PSD) to come out clearly in favor of the pro-European candidate ahead of the run-off vote.
By Stephan Israel
The talks in the trade dispute with Donald Trump have made little progress so far. The Commission now wants to increase the pressure.
By Till Hoppe
