Ursula von der Leyen's proposal for a Defense Commissioner has met with reservations outside of her own political family. The reactions from the member states are also mixed – for example in Germany.
By Stephan Israel
While Berlin and Brussels are discussing how to strengthen farmers in the supply chain, French President Emmanuel Macron has boldly announced that price floors for agricultural products will apply in the future. But in practice, many questions remain unanswered.
By Claire Stam
Europe is preparing for the European Parliament elections at the beginning of June. The relevant authorities have identified specific risks of manipulation. Much hope lies in the Digital Services Act. The Commission is calling on large platforms to cooperate.
By Falk Steiner
Although Macron and Scholz publicly contradict each other, there are high hopes for the revival of the Weimar Triangle. In terms of security policy, in-depth cooperation seems difficult, but the format could help to articulate a common European position.
By Gabriel Bub
The EU Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on the ban on products from forced labor. The regulation deals in particular with cases of state-imposed forced labor. However, compensation for victims will not initially be enshrined in the law.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Other governments refrain from public criticism, but behind the scenes there is talk of German dilettantism. The leaked conversation also raises questions about the security of Western communication systems against interception. But the problem is not a technical one.
By Falk Steiner
Similar to the Covid-19 vaccines, the EU member states are to jointly purchase defense equipment. The EU Commission intends to present its strategy for the European defense industry next Tuesday. Internal Market Commissioner Breton speaks of a paradigm shift.
By Stephan Israel
A qualified majority for the trilogue result on the EU Supply Chain Act was again not achieved in the Council today. The vote was postponed again. Rapporteur Lara Wolters sharply criticized the behavior of the Member States.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Iliana Ivanova has been EU Research Commissioner for six months now. Preserving – or even better, increasing – the budget for research and innovation remains an important goal for her, she says in an interview with Table.Media.
By Nicola Kuhrt
Those who remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere are to be financially rewarded in Europe. This was agreed upon by the EU Parliament, Council and Commission in the trilogue. However, different rules apply to different types of carbon removal.
By Lukas Knigge
