The EU Commission is planning a new strategy for vocational training. The BDA, DIHK and ZDH are proactively making demands in this area. They fear that otherwise, the wrong signals may be given.
By Anna Parrisius
In a speech, the French President emphasized how important it is for the Commission to stand firm on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA). Some consultation participants are calling for even stricter rules.
By Corinna Visser
Europe is striving for digital independence in order to secure economic power. However, according to expert Manuel Kilian, sustainable competitive advantages are lacking because Europe is pursuing the wrong governmental logic.
By Leonard Schulz
Critics of the Mercosur agreement have recently been able to extract a number of commitments for agriculture from the European Commission. However, in practice not all of them are likely to make a big difference.
By Julia Dahm
US President Trump is making a grab for the island in the far north to strengthen his own position vis-à-vis Europe, China and Russia. Table.briefings explains the context.
By Till Hoppe, Nana Brink, Lisa-Martina Klein and Fabian Peltsch
A high-level Indian delegation is in Brussels to discuss the remaining sticking points of a free trade agreement. In the best case scenario, a deal could already be reached in January – the economic incentives are strong.
By Amelie Richter and János Allenbach-Ammann
Finland’s Foreign Minister Valtonen and Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nausėda are the first two explicit supporters of Ukraine to attend the German CSU’s party conference in Seeon. Nauseda believes that strength is the best way to negotiate with Russia.
By Magdalena Latz
Following further commitments by the European Commission, a majority in the Council for the agreement is now within reach. However, there is still a need for clarification on one point.
By Julia Dahm
The heads of state and government were surprised by the harshness of the US statements – and are now relying on more moderate forces in Congress. The future of NATO is also at stake.
By Lisa-Martina Klein, Nana Brink, Michael Bröcker and Till Hoppe
Non-aligned MEP Fabio De Masi is taking Ursula von der Leyen to court, citing questions about her contacts with the arms industry that he believes should have been answered more quickly and comprehensively.
By Marion Bergermann
