Some member states are calling for the new emissions trading targets to be postponed. However, the European Commission has so far made no move in this direction. Hoekstra wants to present reform proposals on Tuesday.
By Lukas Knigge
The member states want to be completely free of energy sources from Russia by 2028. The Energy Council agreed on this position; there was no majority in favor of an accelerated phase-out.
By Manuel Berkel
Microsoft’s decision to discontinue support for Windows 10 will make millions of computers obsolete – and the mountains of electronic waste will continue to grow. Critics accuse the EU of not acting consistently.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU must become more creative if it wants to take successful action against Russia’s shadow fleet, demands the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas. The 19th sanctions package will increase the number of listed oil tankers to 560. Russia is very creative in circumventing the sanctions.
By Stephan Israel
The “simplification package” for the Common Agricultural Policy is supposed to happen quickly: The easing of the rules should apply from 2026 onwards if possible. However, talks between the EU Parliament and member states are now being delayed.
By Julia Dahm
In an own-initiative report, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) call for targeted monitoring of breaches of the rules and more transparency for consumers in the European single market.
By Corinna Visser
Get to know the “Top of the Table 2025”: the 100 decisive minds of the Europe.Table scene. Selected by the Europe.Table editorial team in 10 categories: from politics, business administration, consulting and associations to think tanks, foundations, science, NGOs and society.
By Redaktion Table
Italy is turning the corner and moving ever closer to economic stability. Giorgia Meloni’s government is presenting its draft budget for 2026 in parliament today, with which the deficit is set to shrink below 3%.
By Almut Siefert
France is burdened with the enormous sum of EUR 3,300 billion in debt. The rating agency Standard & Poor’s has now downgraded the credit rating of the second-largest economy in the eurozone to A+.
By Redaktion Table
The center-left politician Tufan Erhurman has won the Turkish Cypriot presidential elections. The surprisingly clear election victory could revive the UN talks on the reunification of Cyprus.
By Redaktion Table
