As the winner of the election, the CDU leader wants to form a new federal government by Easter. In view of US President Trump's policies, an independent European defense capability is a "top priority." However, the coalition talks will be difficult.
By Till Hoppe
During protests against the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria, demonstrators threw Molotov cocktails and red paint at the façade of the EU representation in the capital.
By Redaktion Table
Germany has sufficient potential to use artificial intelligence successfully, says entrepreneur Karl-Heinz Land. The opportunity lies above all in combining AI with industrial expertise.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Eventful days lie ahead for Italy's judiciary. The ECJ is deciding on the migration centers in Albania, and judges and public prosecutors want to strike over a planned judicial reform. This week in Rome will therefore be a fundamental one.
By Almut Siefert
The Commission wants to relieve companies of bureaucracy. For example, due diligence obligations in supply chains are to be limited to direct business relationships. However, resistance is forming against this.
By Till Hoppe
The European Commission is putting pressure on Ukraine in the negotiations on permanent tariff reductions. Brussels is likely hoping for additional safeguard clauses for agricultural products.
By Julia Dahm
The EU Climate Council has presented its recommendations for dealing with CO₂ removals. The committee emphasizes their necessity for achieving climate targets, but calls for differentiated quality criteria.
By Lukas Knigge
Germany may subsidize the construction of a new Infineon chip factory in Dresden with 920 million euros. The Commission granted the corresponding approval under the Chips Act.
By Corinna Visser
There is resistance to the Commission's plans to withdraw the legislative proposal on standard essential patents (SEPs). Parliamentary negotiators and VDA President Hildegard Müller are appealing to Ursula von der Leyen.
By Markus Grabitz
