The European Commission is set to publish an Action Plan for Affordable Energy and a package to reduce reporting requirements for businesses. Peter Liese, a German MEP, supports the omnibus proposal despite opposition from the Socialists & Democrats regarding environmental obligations. He campaigns for Friedrich Merz, who aims to strengthen Germany's military and exclude defense spending from fiscal debt. The AfD party's influence in the Bundestag could impact Merz's plans. The S&D group is urging reconsideration of environmental legislation, while the EPP remains optimistic about the omnibus package. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)