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Switzerland-EU: Negotiations are 'on the home straight'

The deal between the EU and Switzerland on a new basis for the bilateral relationship is within reach. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to announce the political agreement with Federal President Viola Amherd in Bern on Saturday. But an agreement has already failed once.

By Stephan Israel

Portuguese Anjinho becomes new EU Ombudswoman

The European Parliament has elected lawyer Teresa Anjinho as the new Ombudswoman. The Portuguese will take office in February. She succeeds the Irishwoman Emily O'Reilly, who has shaped the office.

By Marion Bergermann

News Bilder des Tages Braunkohle Kraftwerk, RWE Power AG Kraftwerk Niederaußem, 2 Blöcke wurden 2020/21 stillgelegt und im Juni 22 wieder hochgefahren um Gaskraftwerke in der Energiekrise 2022 zu ersetzten, Bergheim, NRW, Deutschland, Kraftwerk Niederaußem *** Lignite-fired power plant, RWE Power AG Niederaussem power plant, 2 units shut down in 2020 21 and restarted in June 22 to replace gas-fired power plants in 2022 energy crisis, Bergheim, NRW, Germany, Niederaussem power plant.

Electricity price spikes: Why there was no threat of a blackout

In early November and mid-December, the price of electricity briefly rose sharply. However, this in no way jeopardized the supply of electricity, as the reserve power plants remained offline. The Federal Network Agency is investigating whether power plants were deliberately shut down to cause the price to rise.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

Energy Council: Germany in the pillory

The recent dark doldrums and record-high electricity prices overshadowed the meeting of energy ministers. Sweden even imposed a condition on Germany for the approval of an important power line. However, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen provided more clarity on the 2040 renewables target.

By Manuel Berkel