The EU is venturing far ahead with its decision on Russia – it is threatening tough sanctions even before the country's feared invasion of Ukraine. The possible punitive measures could hit Russia hard, but they are risky for Europe and Germany.
By Eric Bonse
Yesterday's EU summit was supposed to be about a coordinated approach by the member states to the pandemic. Yet, some countries are already implementing their own measures. The Commission fears a "fragmentation" of the rules.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
The heads of state and government fail to bridge their differences of opinion. Emissions trading and taxonomy in particular are causing controversy.
By Timo Landenberger
Actually, the deal was clear. But David Sassoli would have liked to stay on as President of the European Parliament for more than half of the term. Now he is likely to be succeeded by a woman – whose view of women's rights is causing some debate.
By Jasmin Kohl
The European Commission will officially present its new gas package today. With it, the authority wants to create a legal framework for hydrogen and other low-carbon gases. But environmentalists warn that the drafts contradict the EU's climate goals. In particular the plan to use hydrogen to heat buildings has drawn criticism.
By Timo Landenberger
The chancellor is traveling to his first appearance in the circle of heads of state and government. Strong new impulses are hardly to be expected from Olaf Scholz.
By Till Hoppe
The other member states have hidden behind the EU Commission and the ECJ for too long, criticises Piotr Buras of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). This has only served to swell the crisis of the rule of law in Hungary and Poland. Now it's up to the governments to resolve the conflict.
By Redaktion Table
