The EU is stepping up its pressure on Moscow. The European Commission has unveiled the 18th sanctions package against Russia to the member states. Key measures include a deeper price cap on Russian oil and steps to prevent any restart of the Nord Stream pipeline.
By Stephan Israel
The next strategic dialogue on the future of the automotive industry is expected only after the summer break. Before then, manufacturers must agree on a position regarding fleet emissions targets. The Commission is considering granting them subsidies to cover operating costs in battery cell production.
By Markus Grabitz
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was awarded the Politikaward as “Politician of the Year” on Monday evening in Berlin. The following is a slightly abridged version of the laudatory speech given by Belgian legal scholar and think tanker Marc De Vos.
By Julia Mertens
In her acceptance speech after receiving the Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, she also made a pointed reference to the clash between Donald Trump and US universities, emphasizing: Europe is the place for academic freedom.
By Markus Grabitz
The Commission’s work program does not include the Tobacco Tax Directive. Nevertheless, 15 member states are pressing Ursula von der Leyen to present a proposal as soon as possible. Among the signatories is Germany’s new Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil.
By Markus Grabitz
Host Keir Starmer spoke of a "new era," Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of a "historic" agreement: the EU and the UK want to remove some Brexit hurdles and pave the way for a closer defense and security partnership.
By Stephan Israel
For the first time since Brexit, EU leaders are meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a summit in London today. A key security and defense agreement had faced collapse due to ongoing disagreements over fishing rights and youth mobility.
By Stephan Israel
For the first time since Brexit, EU leaders and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are meeting for a summit in London today. A security and defense agreement threatened to fail due to old conflicts ranging from fishing rights to youth mobility.
By Stephan Israel
The New York Times has won its legal battle with the European Commission over text messages from the COVID crisis. In principle, all documents from EU institutions must be accessible, the court ruled. Exceptions must be well justified – the Commission now plans to revise its approach.
By Eric Bonse
On Wednesday, the ECJ will decide whether text messages between Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Alfred Bourla must be made public. The European Commission emphasizes that they did not concern coronavirus vaccine contracts and are therefore not documents within the meaning of the transparency rules.
By Eric Bonse
