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Nouripour Urges EU Action to Free Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi
Vice President of the Bundestag Omid Nouripour, a member of the Greens, has urged European politicians to take a…
Nouripour Calls for Stronger EU Unity in China Policy Ahead of Chancellor’s Beijing Visit
Vice‑president of the German Bundestag Omid Nouripour, a member of the Greens, urged stronger European coordination in China policy…
SPD Urges EU to Join CPTPP Pacific Trade Bloc
Bernd Lange, chairperson of the EU Trade Committee and member of the SPD, has urged the European Union to…
EU and UK Target New Trade Deals by Summer
The European Union and Britain are planning to renegotiate their relationship quickly. Both sides agree to hold a…
EU Arms Keep Flowing to Russia via Third Countries Despite Sanctions
A new study by the Ifo Institute and Econpol Europe, released this Thursday, shows that EU‑originated military goods…
EU Commission Removes Green Steel Origin Rules Easing Public Procurement
The European Commission plans to relax its upcoming rules for using green steel in public procurement, according to…
Serbia Open to Giving Up Veto Rights for EU Membership
Serbia has indicated that it would consider giving up the right to veto on the condition that it…
German Trade Association Endorses EU Probe Into Shein and Urges Decisive Action
Alexander von Preen, president of the German Retail Association (HDE), praised the European Commission’s proceedings against the fast‑fashion…
EU Commission launches formal proceedings against Shein under Digital Services Act
The European Commission has opened a formal proceeding against online retailer Shein under the Digital Services Act (DSA).…
German Transport Minister Calls for EU Rules to Speed Cross-Border Military Deployments
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) is urging the rapid harmonisation of key legal frameworks across Europe that…
EU Climate Commissioner Calls for Expanded Nuclear Power in Europe
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has called for a broader use of nuclear power within the European Union. “We…
EU Vice President Eyes Social Media Ban for Youth Across Union
Vice‑President Henna Virkkunen, who heads the EU’s digital policy, said that the Commission will reach a decision by…
EU Eyes Germany’s Border Policy Commission to Review Schengen Compliance in March
In March, the European Commission plans to review how Germany applies Schengen rules, reports the “Welt” and Politico…
Greens Slam Merz’s EU Carbon Trade Overhaul Plans Warn of Market Weakening
Franziska Brantner, co‑chair of the Greens, rejected Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposal to overhaul the EU’s existing CO₂‑emission trading system and,…
Greens Block Merz’s EU CO2 Trading Revamp, Warn of Market Weakening
Franziska Brantner, co‑chair of the Green Party, rejected Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) saying that the proposal to overhaul the EU’s existing CO₂‑emissions…
EU Leaders Set Stage for Concrete March Summit Decisions Following Informal Belgium Meeting
European Council President António Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen say that the informal EU summit in Belgium…
Merz Calls for Rapid EU Reforms After Summit Urges Decisive Action
Bundesminister Friedrich Merz (CDU) is pressing for substantial decisions on European Union reforms to be made this year. After…
EU Commission Approves Berlin’s Buy European Initiative
The EU Commission has agreed to support the German government on one of its most important industrial‑policy initiatives.…
European Public Prosecutor’s Office Opens Probe Into EU Commission
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has opened an investigation into the European Commission. The probe concerns irregularities…
Ischinger Urges EU Reforms to Strengthen European Self‑Confidence Ahead of MSC
Before the Munich Security Conference began, its chair Wolfgang Ischinger urged a stronger sense of European confidence. Speaking to…
Merz and Macron Display Unity at EU Summit in Belgium
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and French President Emmanuel Macron displayed a united front at an informal EU…
MTU Urges Urgent EU Fighter Jet Decision Backing Production of Two Jets
MTU, the Munich‑based engine manufacturer that is part of Germany’s DAX group, is urging a political agreement on…
Sigmar Gabriel Calls for EU Defense Loans and Direct German Support for France and Poland
Sigmar Gabriel, chairman of the Atlantic Bridge and former German Deputy Chancellor, says that new collective EU borrowing for…
EU Summit Grimm Backs Merz in Clash with Macron over Trade Policy
Veronika Grimm, Germany’s economic spokesperson, strongly endorsed Chancellor Friedrich Merk ( CDU)’s economic strategy amid the dispute with France over…
Germany Approves AI Implementation Law Fortifying EU AI Oversight
On Wednesday, the German federal cabinet adopted an implementation act to enforce the European Union’s AI Regulation. The…
Ursula von der Leyen Urges Faster EU Approvals for Industry to Stay Competitive
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, called for a faster pace in Europe on Wednesday at the…
1300 European Companies and Unions Call for Urgent EU Action to Restore Industrial Competitiveness
Ahead of the extraordinary European Council meeting on Thursday, a coalition of more than 1,300 companies, industry associations…
ECB Calls for Eurobond Safe Asset to Strengthen EU Financial Stability
The European Central Bank (ECB) appears to be calling for a permanent, collective debt‑issuance scheme in the form…
German Chamber Urges EU to Act Now or Lose Global Influence
Before the EU special summit on European competitiveness, Peter Adrian, president of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce…
Germany Fulfills EU Air Quality Limits but Falls Short of WHO Guidelines 2025
In 2025, Germany again complied with all European air‑quality thresholds, according to a provisional assessment of data from…
Klingbeil Unveils Ten Point Plan to Drive EU Capital Market Union
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) announced that he will launch a new initiative aimed at advancing the European Capital Market Union.…
Barley Warns EU Against New Supply Chain Directive Changes, Calls for Planning Security
Katarina Barley, the European Parliament’s vice‑president from the SPD, has warned against further amendments to the EU supply‑chain directive…
Every Second Asylum Case at Germany BAMF Exceeds EU Deadline with Record 12.2 Month Average
In 2025 the average duration of asylum procedures at Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (Bamf) rose…
EU and Australia Seal Defense Pact Strengthening Global Security Alliance
The European Union and Australia have finished negotiations on a defense and security pact, the Handelsblatt (Wednesday edition)…
EU Parliament Approves New 2040 Climate Target in Green Deal Update
The EU Parliament approved amendments to the EU Climate Law on Tuesday, adding a new intermediate target for…
EU Parliament Approves List of Safer Countries for Asylum Procedures
On Tuesday the European Parliament approved new rules for asylum procedures across the EU. With 408 votes for,…
EU Parliament OKs Mercosur Protection Clauses to Safeguard EU Agriculture
On Tuesday, the European Parliament adopted additional protective measures for the EU’s agricultural sector, aimed at preventing possible…
EU Parliament Vice President Calls for European Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein Files
European Parliament vice‑president Katarina Barley, a member of Germany’s SPD, told Handelsblatt that relying solely on the U.S. investigation…
EU Politicians Call for Europol Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
The case of U.S. sex‑crime suspect Jeffrey Epstein should be investigated at the EU level, according to several members…
EU Commission Accuses Meta of Blocking Third‑Party AI in WhatsApp
The European Commission has notified Meta that, in its view, the U.S. tech giant is breaching EU antitrust…
Germany Lags Behind EU In Adult Training As Only Nine Point Four Percent Enroll in 2024
A survey by Munich’s Ifo Institute found that in 2024 only 9.4 % of German residents aged 25 to…
CDU Proposes Immediate Refusal of Refugees at EU Borders from Safe Third Countries
The Brussels branch of the CDU plans to immediately turn away asylum seekers who arrive from so‑called “safe…
EU Commission Labels TikTok Addictive Design in Violation of Digital Services Act
The European Commission has provisionally found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act. The complaint focuses on…
EU Commission OKs 3 Billion Euro German Aid to Boost Clean Tech Production
The European Commission has approved a German aid scheme worth €3 billion to boost manufacturing capacity for clean technologies.…
EU Lawmakers Press UEFA Over 2026 World Cup Boycott
European Parliament members representing the Greens, Social Democrats, Liberals and the Left have urged UEFA to take a…
German Finance Ministry Eyes EU Minimum Share for Infrastructure to Protect National Interests Under Buy European Rules
In the German federal government, willingness to adopt “Buy European” rules grows as a means to safeguard domestic…
EU Commission Aims to Loosen Emission Caps for Industry, Weakening ETS
The European Commission plans to weaken the EU Emissions Trading System for the energy sector and industry (EU‑ETS‑1),…
EU Commission Investigates Chinese Wind Turbine Company Over Alleged Foreign Subsidies
The European Commission has launched investigations against the Chinese wind‑power company Goldwind.The inquiry focuses on the allegation that…
Germany Leads EU With Oldest Workforce
Germany has the steepest age profile among workers in the European Union. According to the German Federal Statistical…
Özdemir Plans EU Rules to Tackle Chinese Automakers Ahead of Baden-Württemberg Vote
Cem Özdemir, the Greens’ top candidate for Baden‑Württemberg’s state election, has said that, if he wins, he could…
Germany Lags Behind EU In Sexual Harassment Protection According to Federal Anti‑Discrimination Office Report
A legal assessment from Germany’s Federal Anti‑Discrimination Office shows that people in most European countries enjoy stronger protection…
Weber Supports Discontinuity Principle Across EU as Step Toward Real Parliamentary Democracy
The chairman of the European People’s Party, Manfred Weber (CSU), says that the proposal to introduce a principle…
Berlin Notes Iran’s Terror Designation of EU Forces While Prioritizing Soldier Safety
The German Federal Ministry of Defence acknowledged that Iran has announced it would label the armed forces of…
Germany Warns Bundeswehr Over Iran Threat Following Tehran Designation of EU Forces as Terror Group
After Tehran announced that the armies of the European Union would be regarded as a terrorist organization, Konstantin von Notz,…
Iran Calls EU Troops Terrorist Groups After EU Designates Revolutionary Guards as Terror Organization
After the EU decided to classify the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, Iran declared the…
EU Commission Launches Record-Breaking Number Of Legal Acts In 2025, Matching Surge Since 2010
In 2025 the EU Commission introduced legal acts at a volume it hasn’t seen since 2010. Under the…
Rainer Temporarily Suspends EU Catch System for Illegal Fishing Orders National Fikon II Use
Minister Alois Rainer of the CSU has suspended the use of the EU’s “Catch” system and instructed the Federal…
German Government Faces Uncertain Costs for New Gas Power Plants, EU Deal Leaves Consumers in Limbo
After reaching a framework agreement with the European Commission on building new gas power plants, it remains unclear…
EU Cautions Over Long Covid Research Fund of 500 Million Euros
Florian Müller, the research‑policy spokesperson for the CDU faction in the Bundestag, cautioned that the 500‑million‑euro funding for…
EU Adds Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to Terrorist List Calls Repression Unacceptable
The so‑called IRGC, Iran’s “Revolutionary Guards” have been placed on the EU’s terrorist list, as EU foreign affairs…
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Iran for Suppressing Protests And Supporting Russia
The EU foreign ministers have approved new sanctions against Iran. According to consensus reports, the measures target several…
Manfred Weber Urges EU to Create Strong European President Position
an EU President.. “We have to stop commenting on every tweet from Washington and finally lead in a…
Lars Klingbeil Urges ‘Two‑Speed EU’ to Adapt Quickly to Rising Geopolitical Turbulence
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, a member of the Social Democratic Party, urged swift changes within the European Union…
VW and Mercedes CEOs Celebrate India EU Trade Deal With Gradual Auto Tariff Cuts
The CEOs of Volkswagen and Mercedes, Oliver Blume and Ola Källenius, welcomed the trade agreement between India and the EU,…
EU and India Finalize Historic Trade Deal Strengthening Economic Ties
The European Union and India have concluded negotiations on a free‑trade agreement, the EU Commission announced on Tuesday.…
EU-India Trade Deal Could Boost EU Economy by Billions
The planned trade agreement between the EU and India is expected to generate significant welfare gains, according to…
Greens Push EU to Expand Trade Deals with India Amid Mercosur Blockade
Despite the recent blocking of the Mercosur agreement by the Greens in the European Parliament, Katharina Dröge, the…
EU India Deal Could Double Trade German Exports to India Jump 40% China Exports Drop 15%
German exports to India have surged by almost 40 % since 2019, while shipments to China have slipped by…
EU Commission Launches Legal Action Against Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot
The European Commission is expected to take stricter action against Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok again on Monday,…
Auto Giants Save €4.2 Billion in Fines After EU Lowers CO2 Limits
The automotive sector has saved up to €4.2 billion in penalties thanks to the EU Commission’s relaxation of CO2…
Former German Post Subsidiary Employees Build Illegal Courier Network to Evade EU Sanctions
Former employees of a German subsidiary of the Russian state‑owned postal service have reportedly set up an illegal…
EU Trade Committee Chair Warns Monday Tariff Vote on US Goods Could Fail
The chair of the EU Trade Committee, Bernd Lange of the SPD, voiced doubts about whether the EU will…
Laschet Criticizes EU Over Delay of Mercosur Deal Ahead of Court Review
Foreign‑policy politician Armin Laschet (CDU) sharply criticised the European Parliament’s decision to have the European Court of Justice…
Green Party Criticizes Its MEPs After Mercosur Vote, Demands EU Trade Deal Review
The German Greens criticised the decision of their European Parliament colleagues to let the Mercosur trade agreement be…
De Masi Defends BSW MEPs Mercosur Vote, Demands EU Court Review
Fabio De Masi, the national chairman of the BSW and a Member of the European Parliament, dismissed criticism of…
California Governor Newsom Warns EU of Weakness vs Trump Urges Unity on Greenland Clash
Newsom added: “Trump does not represent the majority of Americans”. His policy and his personality are becoming ever…
EU Greens Demand Financial Bazooka Against Trump, Call for Stop on US Treasury Bonds
After the Danish pension fund sold its U.S. Treasury bonds in protest over the Greenland dispute, Green MEP…
EU Foreign Commissioner Kaja Kallas Confirms Support to Greenland Amid Trump Threats
She concluded that a unified Europe, capable of defending its interests and values, must also strengthen its engagement…
EU Commission to Cut Huawei ZTE From EU Mobile Networks Amid Security Fears
In the coming weeks, the Commission will publish the detailed legislative text and schedule consultations with stakeholders across…
EU Unveils Greenland Security Strategy Amid US Tariff Threats
The commission president announced additional agreements with Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates. She…
Green Party Pushes EU Ban on Untrustworthy Connected Car Providers Amid Rising Security Threats
Marc Henrichmann, chairman of the Control Panel and a CDU member, also acknowledged the technological advances that connected vehicles…
EU Set to Crack Down Harder on Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok
Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), the Commission can impose hefty fines on platforms like X and, in…
Germany Urges World Cup Boycott After US Targets EU Over Greenland Conflict
SP D politician Roloff echoed this view, warning that employing tariffs as a lever for territorial claims lies outside…
Sepp Müller Demands Tough EU Response to Trump Trade Threats Over Greenland
He added that there should be export and investment restrictions against the United States, and that the EU…
Greens Urge EU Alliance to Counter Trump Special Tariffs
The political spectrum’s varied responses illustrate a broader debate over Germany’s role on the world stage. While the…
Trump Threatens Tariffs EU Calls Emergency Summit
The European Union is scrambling to formulate a cohesive response to escalating trade tensions with the United States,…
Trump Threatens EU With New Tariffs
The European Union is scrambling to formulate a robust response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat…
EU Rejects Trumps Greenland Tariff Threat
The European Union has forcefully rejected a renewed threat from US President Donald Trump regarding the territory of…
Germany EU Forge Power Plant Plan
The German Ministry for Economic Affairs, under the leadership of Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU), has reached a preliminary…
EU Considers Tehran Embassies as Safe Havens
The European Union faces mounting pressure to escalate its response to the ongoing protests in Iran, with calls…
EU Urged to Unite on Greenland Strategy
A leading political scientist is warning that a fragmented European response to Donald Trump’s renewed interest in Grönland…
Employers Push Back on EU Pay Transparency Rules
The German employers’ association, the BDA, is urgently pressuring the federal government to resist further modifications to the…
EU Lawmakers Demand Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Sanctioned
Pressure is mounting within the European Union to formally designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a…
EU Aid Shelters Over 4 Million Ukrainians
Shifting Dynamics in EU’s Ukrainian Refugee Response Raise Questions About Integration and Long-Term Commitment Data released by Eurostat…
Iran Nuclear Threat Sparks EU Sanction Threat
The European Union is preparing to escalate its response to Iran’s increasingly volatile situation, with EU High Representative…
EU Carbon Border Tax Faces Expert Scrutiny
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), slated to take effect in January, is facing growing criticism…
EU Greenlights Landmark Mercosur Deal
The European Council has formally approved the path towards signing the controversial Mercosur trade agreement, marking a significant,…
EU Restricts New Gas Plant Approvals
Negotiations between the European Commission and the German government regarding energy infrastructure strategy are nearing a conclusion, revealing…
EU Nears Trade Deal With South America
European Union member states have tentatively paved the way for a landmark free trade agreement with Mercosur nations…
Germany Demands EU Sanctions After ICE Shooting
The shooting death of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer…