At the Strategic Dialog on the steel industry, trade unions and industry want concrete statements on how the EU Commission intends to help the sector out of the crisis. The Commission's concept paper only touches on key topics.
By Alex Veit
Car manufacturers do not have to comply with the stricter carbon fleet limits as early as 2025. However, if they do meet them, they will have to do even better in the following years. The Commission wants to make this proposal this month in order to avert fines of up to €16 billion for failing to meet climate targets.
By Markus Grabitz
EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen wants to achieve fair conditions for farmers through mirror clauses for imported goods. However, the plans could lead to distortions in international agricultural trade, complains Martin Courbier, Managing Director of the agricultural trade association Der Agrarhandel.
By Marion Bergermann
The European Commission wants to apply domestic standards to imported agricultural goods. This is intended to strengthen the competitiveness of local agriculture. But to justify the move under trade law, the Brussels authority has to get creative.
By Julia Dahm
A new report in the Financial Times is fueling speculation about natural gas supplies through Nord Stream 2. However, the Federal Ministry of Economics rejected the idea on Monday. Independence from Russian gas continues to be of strategic importance.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission had set quotas for the blending of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in the Fit for 55 package. In a new report, it expresses its satisfaction with the progress made by the industry.
By Lukas Knigge
Following the final go-ahead at the general meeting of the Neos as the smallest coalition partner, a three-party coalition has been formed in Austria. The cabinet under the new Chancellor Christian Stöcker (ÖVP) is to be sworn in on Monday.
By Redaktion Table
The UK and France want to quickly forge a "coalition of the willing" to secure a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. Prime Minister Starmer is trying to calm the waters after the scandal between Trump and Zelenskiy.
By Till Hoppe
The EU Commission is revising the vertical agreements in the automotive industry. It has launched a consultation on this. It is accepting responses until May 23.
By Markus Grabitz
Europe needs its own AI strategy, say experts. Regulation alone is not enough. The next German government must also move quickly to advance AI in Germany.
By Corinna Visser
