The EU states disagree on whether joint armaments projects are needed and how they should be financed. This emerges from a wire report that Table.Briefings was able to view. Germany is not alone in its opposition to common debt.
By Eric Bonse
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas are calling for significantly higher defense spending against the backdrop of the threat posed by Russia.
By Stephan Israel
The EPP leadership is calling for key elements of EU sustainability legislation to be suspended for two years. However, there is resistance in the Commission and Parliament. There is both criticism and approval from the business community.
By Alex Veit
The European Parliament is today debating the controversial contracts that the Commission has concluded with numerous environmental NGOs. The head of the Committee on Budgetary Control accuses the Commission of being slow to clarify the events.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU states will discuss how Europe can do more for its security at a special defense summit for the first time. And Mark Rutte makes it clear that the two percent target for arms spending is definitely a thing of the past.
By Stephan Israel
President-elect Donald Trump has once again caused irritation with his fantasies of taking over Greenland. However, he also highlighted the geostrategic importance of the island. A breakdown of why the country is important for all major powers.
By Viktor Funk
In order to obtain more environmental policy commitments from the Mercosur states, the EU Commission agreed to a compensation mechanism in the dispute settlement procedure. Its scope of application remains controversial, particularly with regard to the deforestation regulation and CBAM.
By Marc Winkelmann
Andrius Kubilius is to present a White Paper on the future of European defense in the first 100 days. However, the EU Commissioner for Defense is battling against high expectations and the red lines of some member states. Which is why even the timing is a problem for Berlin.
By Stephan Israel
Moscow's war is devouring huge resources. This is why Russia is trying to keep foreign companies in the country and even attract new investors.
By Viktor Funk
The initiative by four federal ministers to weaken corporate reporting obligations has polarized opinion. While the industry welcomes the proposals, critics criticize the timing and the consequences.
By Till Hoppe
