The Environment Committee (ENVI) in the European Parliament wants to drastically restrict the use of pesticides. From 2030, pesticides are to be banned in principle on all sensitive land. This would affect just under one-fifth of the EU's land area.
By Redaktion Table
Formally, member states will not apply the Digital Services Act until February 2024. But after enforcement became important earlier for the largest platforms in the wake of the Israel-Hamas crisis, the Commission is now relying on voluntary cooperation with regulators in individual member states.
By Falk Steiner
With the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, the former leading politician of the Left Party wants to run for election to the European Parliament next June. She wants to weaken Brussels and strengthen the member states.
By Falk Steiner
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has sent a message to all Commission staff and officials about the violence in Israel and Gaza. In it, she does not mention the statement of more than 800 Commission staff members by name with strong criticism, but declares her willingness to engage in dialogue.
By Redaktion Table
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday submitted Sweden's admission to the Western military alliance to Parliament for ratification. He linked his approval to a specific demand.
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EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola is calling for a reform of the EU that will make it fit for geopolitical challenges. Europe must strengthen its role in the world, she said in a speech at Humboldt University in Berlin.
By Redaktion Table
