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Germany’s SPD Rejects EU Carbon Pricing Ease
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) is staunchly resisting calls for a relaxation of the European Union’s carbon…
Businesses Urge Merz on EU Supply Chains
Leading European businesses are pressing Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU and Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil of the SPD…
Börse Deal Faces EU Scrutiny
The European Commission has launched a formal antitrust investigation into Deutsche Börse, signaling a potential challenge to the…
Chip Goals Missed EU Struggles
The European Union’s ambitious goal of achieving semiconductor independence from global powerhouses like China, South Korea and Taiwan…
EU Climate Goals Face Environmentalist Criticism
Environmental organizations have sharply criticized the EU’s recent climate targets, alleging significant loopholes and a dilution of commitment…
EU Agrees Weaker Climate Target 2040
Following an exhaustive eighteen-hour negotiation, EU member states have reached a tentative agreement on a significantly diluted climate…
EU Eases Climate Goals
Just days before the commencement of the World Climate Conference in Belém, the European Union is reportedly poised…
EU Steel Tariffs Needed
The escalating trade tensions between the European Union and China are intensifying, with the Premier of Saarland, Anke…
EU Considers Tariffs on Chinese Steel
The German government faces mounting pressure from within the center-right European Parliament to endorse the European Commission’s proposed…
EU Mulls Tariffs on Chinese Steel
The looming “Steel Summit” at the Chancellery is escalating calls from within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) within…
Merkel Ally Backs Turkeys EU Future
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has pledged renewed support for Turkey’s long-stalled bid…
Germany Urges EU to Reject Plant-Based Label Ban
A prominent German politician is publicly challenging the European Union’s ongoing deliberations regarding a potential ban on terms…
EU Carbon Price Faces Expert Doubt
The European Union’s planned implementation of a carbon price for buildings and transportation, set to begin in 2027…
US EU Trade Deal Lacks Binding Force
The German government has cast doubt on the legally binding nature of the recently announced trade agreement between…
Truck Makers Question EU Emission Targets
Leading European truck manufacturers, DAF and MAN, are intensifying pressure on the European Union to critically re-evaluate its…
Tech Giants Face EU Data Access Scrutiny
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings accusing TikTok and Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) of potential…
Merkel Critique Sparks EU Climate Debate
The recent EU summit has ignited a fierce political row, with Germany’s Green party leadership accusing Chancellor Friedrich…
EU Seeks Climate Action Flexibility
The European Council’s summit in Brussels concluded Thursday with a significant pushback against the European Commission’s ambitious climate…
Russia Probes EU Amid Airspace Incident
The timing of Russia’s provocative airspace violation of Lithuania on Thursday, occurring concurrently with a crucial EU Council…
EU Boosts Ukraine With Funding
EU Pledges Substantial Aid Package for Ukraine, Faces Legal Hurdles in Asset Seizure Following a protracted session, European…
Ukraine Presses EU on Frozen Russian Assets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed cautious optimism Thursday regarding potential progress at the EU summit in Brussels concerning…
EU Considers Sanctions Over China Export Restrictions
The European Council is poised to grant the European Commission unprecedented authority to implement retaliatory measures against China’s…
Söder Urges EU to Restrict Ukrainian Male Travel
The Bavarian Minister-President, Markus Söder of the CSU party, has ignited a contentious debate within the European Union,…
Merz Urges EU Action Boost Competitiveness
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has signaled a forceful push for enhanced European…
Trump Trade Threat Spurs EU Action
The European Parliament is poised to significantly alter the terms of its recently agreed-upon tariff agreement with the…
EU Considers China Sanctions Over Rare Earth Controls
EU Considers Response to China’s Export Controls Brussels is evaluating potential retaliatory measures against China following a recent…
Ukraine Aid Deal Faces EU Push
The European Commission is urgently pushing for a swift agreement among member states regarding the proposed €60 billion…
EU Rejects Supply Chain Weakening
The European Parliament decisively rejected a move to significantly weaken the proposed EU Supply Chain Due Diligence Directive…
Journalists Win Top EU Rights Prize
The European Parliament has bestowed its prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought upon Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut…
Greenpeace Urges EU Leaders Climate Action
The upcoming EU leaders’ summit is facing mounting pressure to adopt ambitious climate targets for 2040, with Greenpeace…
EU Considers Sanctions Amid China Resource Dispute
Germany and France are poised to push for a significant shift in the European Union’s approach to China,…
EU Forest Plan Faces Farmer Ire
The German Agriculture Minister, Alois Rainer (CSU), has launched a fierce critique of the European Commission’s proposed reforms…
New EU Driving Rules Approved
The European Parliament has formally endorsed sweeping revisions to EU driving license regulations, a move lauded by some…
Germany Challenges EU Aid for Green Power Project
The German energy firm 1Komma5Grad has formally lodged a complaint with the European Commission in Brussels, challenging the…
Hungary Faces EU Sanctions Over Putin
A prominent voice within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is escalating calls for severe repercussions against Hungary should…
EU Nations Delay Building Transport Emissions Plan
A coalition of EU member states are pushing for a significant delay in the implementation of the bloc’s…
EU Targets Russian Gas Exit by 2027
The European Union has moved closer to severing its reliance on Russian gas, with member states overwhelmingly agreeing…
EU Gas Ban Sparks Member State Clash
Negotiations surrounding a proposed EU ban on Russian gas imports have intensified, revealing deep divisions among member states…
Germany Seeks EU Forest Rule Easing
The German Minister for Federal Agriculture, Alois Rainer of the CSU party, is spearheading a push to significantly…
EU Demands 90% Carbon Cut by 2040
The German government, spearheaded by Environment Minister Carsten Schneider, is signaling robust support for the European Commission’s proposed…
EU Steel Tariffs May Boost German Output
The European Commission’s proposed safeguard measures on steel imports are poised to revitalize Germany’s steel industry, potentially restoring…
EU Boosts Defence Strategy to 2030
The European Commission, spearheaded by High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, has presented a comprehensive defense roadmap…
Pets Now Travel Baggage EU Court
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has issued a ruling with significant implications for air travel and the…
No EU Ban For Veggie Labels
Within the German government, significant resistance is mounting against a proposed ban on terms like “Veggieburger” a measure…
Fashion Giants Face EU Fine
The European Commission has levied a collective fine exceeding €157 million against luxury fashion houses Gucci, Chloé and…
Germany Defies EU Veggie-Wurst Ban
The German government is facing internal division over the European Union’s proposed ban on using meat-related terminology for…
EU Ties Aid to Asylum Rules
The proposed EU solidarity mechanism for asylum seekers is facing significant pushback, particularly from within the German governing…
Austria Rejects EU Migrant Plan
Austria has firmly rejected the concept of a migrant relocation scheme within the European Union, a move likely…
EU Debt Plans Spark Economic Concerns
A newly released study from the Institute for Economic Research (IW) is raising serious concerns about the European…
Germany Rethinks EU Combustion Engine Ban
The Bavarian leader Markus Söder, head of the CSU party, is intensifying pressure on the European Union to…
Merz Defies EU Ban Cars Still Allowed After 2035
The German government is facing mounting pressure to reconsider the European Union’s planned phase-out of combustion engine vehicles…
EU Ties Aid to Concessions
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is urging a fundamental shift in the EU’s approach to international…
EU Child Protection Deal Faces Union Disappointment
A growing rift is emerging within Germany’s ruling coalition over the stalled negotiations surrounding the proposed EU “Chat…
EU Chat Surveillance Sparks Privacy Alarm
The proposed EU legislation aimed at combating child sexual abuse material, often referred to as the “chat control”…
Vegetarian Foods Face Name Change in EU
The European Parliament has approved a controversial measure restricting the labeling of vegetarian products, a move critics are…
EU Raises Steel Tariffs
The European Commission has proposed a significant expansion of safeguard tariffs on steel imports, signaling a hardening stance…
Germany Italy Push Back on EU Gas Car Ban
A rift has emerged within the German government and between Berlin and Brussels over the EU’s stringent carbon…
Merz to Reverse EU Engine Ban
The German automotive industry faces a looming political showdown as CDU leader Friedrich Merz has publicly challenged the…
EU Steel Tariffs May Soar
The European Commission is reportedly considering imposing a 50% tariff on steel imports exceeding specific quotas, according to…
EU Steel Deal Gains Green Light
The German Green Party leader, Felix Banaszak, has voiced his support for a proposal by the Social Democratic…
EU Weighs Israel Sanctions Debate Fades
Discussions surrounding potential European Union sanctions against Israel were reportedly minimal during a recent summit of European heads…
Macron Backs EU Loan Package For Ukraine
European leaders are coalescing around a substantial financial lifeline for Ukraine, with President Emmanuel Macron voicing strong support…
Germany Divided on Key EU Initiatives
A review of ongoing European Union initiatives has revealed internal disagreements within the German government, hindering its ability…
Germany Debates Welfare Benefits for EU Nationals
Concerns regarding potential welfare fraud perpetrated by organized groups originating from other EU member states have spurred debate…
Veggie Label Fight Erupts in EU
A coalition of major food companies and organizations has issued an open letter to German Members of the…
EU Car Ban Debate Resurfaces
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) has indicated a willingness to discuss potential adjustments to the European Union’s…
EU to Counter Chinese Imports
The European Union is poised to implement a series of protective measures in response to escalating trade tensions…
SAP Faces EU Antitrust Probe
The European Commission has formally launched an investigation into SAP, a major software company, to assess potential distortions…
Merkel Ally Urges EU Unity After Trump Speech
Following a speech by US President Donald Trump before the United Nations General Assembly in New York, German…
EU Deforestation Rule Delay Sparks Relief
The German Minister for Agriculture, Alois Rainer of the CSU, has welcomed the recent postponement of the EU’s…
EU Indonesia Trade Deal Reached
The European Union and Indonesia have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), as announced by…
CSU Demands EU Migration Controls
Concerns regarding potential social welfare fraud involving citizens of other European Union member states have prompted the Christian…
Germany Urges EU Sanctions on Israel
A leading German parliamentarian is calling for a more assertive stance from the German government regarding its relationship…
Germany Fights EU PFAS Ban
The German government is reportedly working to prevent a blanket ban on so-called “forever chemicals” – PFAS substances…
EU Defends Israel Sanctions
The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has strongly advocated for the recently proposed sanctions package targeting…
Söder Defends Israel Amid EU Sanction Debate
The Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder has voiced strong opposition to potential sanctions being considered by the European Commission…
Metsola Calls for Bold EU Overhaul
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is calling for a renewed sense of boldness and adaptability…
SPD Calls for EU Trade Deal Review
A prominent group within the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), known as the Seeheimer Kreis, is calling for…
Germany Urges EU Climate Action
The German Environment Minister, Carsten Schneider, is advocating for a swift agreement on increased EU climate targets ahead…
EU to Tighten Russia Sanctions
The European Commission is preparing to present a new, strengthened package of sanctions against Russia as early as…
EU Readies Sanctions Against Israel
The European Commission has detailed plans for significant measures targeting Israel, following an initial announcement by Commission President…
Germany Confident EU Stability Holds
The German government has stated it is not concerned about the political stability of the European Union following…
EU Plans Spark Parcel Tax Fears
Concerns are rising over the European Union’s proposed flat-rate customs levy on small package shipments, with the head…
Kallas Vows Tough EU Stance Against Global Shifts
European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has voiced deep concerns regarding a potential reshaping of the global…
EU Weighs Engine Ban Decision
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and representatives from the automotive industry are expected to address the…
Sweden Urges EU Action Against Russian Shadow Fleet
Sweden’s EU Minister, Jessica Rosencrantz, is calling for a robust response from the European Union following recent incidents…
EU Boosts Electric Car Transition
The European Commission remains committed to its 2035 deadline for phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles, while simultaneously…
Germany Fights EU Car Emission Ban
German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder is advocating for increased pressure on the European Commission to ease existing CO2…
Automakers Seek EU Support for Electric Vehicles
Ahead of a high-level automotive summit with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, Schaeffler board…
Germany Backs EU Climate Goal 2040
The German government has reached a consensus on a unified position regarding the EU’s climate target for 2040.…
EU Leaders Tackle Defense Competition
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) hosted European Council President António Costa in Berlin on…
Poll Shows Growing Support for EU Sanctions on Israel
A recent poll conducted by Verian and reported by “Spiegel” indicates that a majority of German voters would…
EU Greenlights Nuclear and Gas as Green Investments
The Court of Justice of the European Union has rejected a legal challenge brought by Austria concerning the…
EU Freezes Funds to Israel
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed robust sanctions against Israel during her address on the…
Germany Notes EU Sanctions Proposal on Israel
The German government has responded cautiously to a proposal by the European Commission to impose sanctions against Israel.…
SPD Backs EU Sanctions Against Israel
Calls for increased pressure on Israel are growing within Germany, with leading figures advocating for stricter EU sanctions.…
Mercedes Chief Urges Rethink on EU Engine Ban
The head of Mercedes-Benz, Ola Källenius, is calling for a reevaluation of the European Union’s planned ban on…
Trump Threatens EU Over Google Fine>
The European Commission’s recent imposition of a €2.95 billion fine against Google has triggered a sharp response from…
Google Hit With Massive EU Fine
The European Commission has levied a fine of €295 billion against Google, citing violations of EU competition rules…
German Union Calls For EU Manufacturing Boost
The head of Germany’s influential IG Metall union, Christiane Benner, is advocating for the introduction of local content…