Algerian-French relations have regularly reached new lows since Macron recognized Western Sahara as part of Morocco in the summer of 2024. The conditions would be good for Europe to strengthen ties with Algiers.
By Gabriel Bub
In the seat projection by political scientist Manuel Müller, the Christian Democrats and Liberals were able to make up some of their losses compared to the March projection. Center-left parties suffered slight losses.
By Markus Grabitz
In just over 100 days, companies must have implemented the Data Act. But most of them are not prepared at all. The industry complains that there are too many rules and implementation deadlines are too short. They want a "jam-packed omnibus."
By Corinna Visser
At the start of the mini-plenary session in Brussels, Parliament President Roberta Metsola named the five MEPs whose immunity is to be waived. The Belgian public prosecutor's office wants to investigate them in the Huawei corruption case.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission intends to present its action plan to support the chemical industry before the summer. Initial details of the planned chemicals omnibus have also become known.
By Lukas Knigge
The Brussels authority announces further omnibus laws to reduce bureaucracy with the new single market strategy: a digital omnibus and an environmental omnibus. Other companies will benefit from exemptions.
By Markus Grabitz
The member states and the EU Parliament have agreed to strengthen European Works Councils. Although the European Commission's current focus is on competitiveness and employers, this is the first successful compromise in the area of labor and social affairs in this legislative period.
By Alina Leimbach
The EU has announced a review of its Association Agreement with Israel. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated after a meeting with EU foreign ministers that a clear majority supports the move.
By Stephan Israel