EU ‘ready for a deal’ as deadline in tariffs conflict with US looms
US President Donald Trump’s tariff pause ends on July 9. Von der Leyen is taking a defensive stance as her trade Commissioner Šefčovič continues negotiations in Washington.
Possible minimum age for social media to be put on EU agenda
Denmark wants to take the discussion about introducing a minimum age for social media use to Brussels. In Germany, however, politics is far from united on the matter.
EU Commission proposes 90% emissions reduction by 2040
The European Commission has announced its new climate target for 2040, just in time for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in November.
Germany to face delay in payment of billions in EU climate funding
Germany has not yet submitted its plans for accessing funds from the EU Social Climate Fund. The country’s environment ministry has downplayed the delay.
EU Commissioner McGrath: Chinese trading platforms need to play by EU rules
European Commissioner Michael McGrath is worried about the huge flood of small parcels into the EU – mainly from China – posing risks to EU citizens and businesses. He hopes to move forward on the issue during a trip to China later this year.