Kaja Kallas intends to discuss the critical review of the EU’s Association Agreement with Israel directly with the Israeli government. Spain's foreign minister had called for the immediate suspension of the agreement. The Foreign Affairs Council also prepared for the EU-China summit scheduled for the end of July.
By Stephan Israel
The German federal government views potential EU rule changes on permanent grassland with concern, fearing setbacks in environmental and climate action.
By Julia Dahm
At the Day of Industry in Berlin, EU Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič described 2025 as a “year of disruption”. He said Europe must redefine its approach to global trade.
By Corinna Visser
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi denounces the American and Israeli military strikes against Iran as a dangerous precedent. After Tehran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, Beijing called for de-escalation.
By Amelie Richter
The planned reduction in the price of electricity will reduce emissions in the long term because electrical processes will become cheaper. In the short term, however, an increase is to be expected because the economy is growing faster.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Ireland shut down its last coal power plant earlier than planned. In the coming months, additional European countries may follow suit.
By Lisa Kuner
The Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF) receives a lot of additional money from the special fund. Nevertheless, there will hardly be any more money available for climate investments in the coming years, partly because the gas storage levy is also to be paid from the fund in the future.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Following the EU Foreign Affairs Council, Kaja Kallas called for a more realistic approach to China. She warns of Beijing's role in the Ukraine war, cyberattacks and trade pressure. Ahead of the EU-China summit, she is advocating for a unified European stance.
By Amelie Richter
At the Day of German Industry, Chancellor Merz spoke about a meeting with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang – and his exact opinion on Germany's strengths and weaknesses. While Merz speaks of an industrial awakening, BDI President Leibinger warns against strategic dependencies on raw materials. EU Commissioner Šefčovič sees 2025 as a turning point in globalization – and calls for a clear European course in world trade.
By Amelie Richter
