The Commission wants to greatly expand the exemptions from the CO2 border adjustment mechanism. The DIHK is pleased with the relief. However, according to a media report, the Commission is also considering including additional sectors in the CBAM.
By Manuel Berkel
The Strategic Dialogue on Cars enters its second phase. Five commissioners are meeting with industry representatives to discuss specialist topics. Meanwhile, associations and industry assume that the content of the Action Plan Auto has largely been finalized.
By Markus Grabitz
Agricultural politicians will be under pressure when negotiations on the EU's multi-annual financial framework begin this year. They will have to explain why savings should not be made in agriculture despite new priorities such as competitiveness and defense.
By Julia Dahm
The question of what exactly constitutes an AI system was a point of contention during the parliamentary negotiations on the AI Act. The Commission has now presented guidelines to clarify the issue.
By Corinna Visser
The EU fears new sabotage attacks against submarine cables and pipelines. Brussels is working on further deterrent measures that are to become part of the 16th Russia sanctions package.
By Redaktion Table
Until now, the BSW has had six MEPs in the European Parliament. Now Friedrich Pürner is leaving the BSW. He blames the atmosphere in the party for this.
By Markus Grabitz
"Chaotic", non-transparent, and even undemocratic: The European Trade Union Confederation and other associations are heavily criticizing the EU Commission's omnibus legislative procedure.
By Marc Winkelmann
The dispute over the budget led to the fall of the government in France last year. Now the budget has been passed – and Prime Minister Bayrou has survived two votes of no confidence.
By Redaktion Table
In the Conference of Presidents, there was a controversial decision on the agenda for the next session of the European Parliament. Socialists and Greens pushed through a debate with the votes of Patriots for Europe (PfE) and the second far-right group, Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN).
By Markus Grabitz
In Kosovo, Albin Kurti can hope for a second term in office in Sunday's elections, while in Belgrade, President Aleksandar Vučić is under pressure from the student protests. What does this mean for the dialog between Belgrade and Pristina, which EU High Representative Kaja Kallas wants to restart?
By Stephan Israel
