The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs visits the candidate countries on her tour of the Balkans. She criticizes attacks on the unity of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
By Stephan Israel
As Chancellor, Merz wants to work closely with France and Poland. Apparently, preparations for this are already underway.
By Till Hoppe
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) is calling on the Commission to improve the transparency of NGO funding. In its report, it lists numerous points of criticism. Among other things, it criticizes the fact that NGOs were encouraged to lobby EU institutions with agreements on operating grants.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU countries support the proposal to penalize unfair trading practices (UTPs) across borders. However, other measures to strengthen farmers in the supply chain are still the subject of debate.
By Julia Dahm
Will the devastating reaction of the markets force the US President to give in? The Commission and member states are taking their time with countermeasures and are tempting Trump with a customs agreement. At the same time, the strategy glosses over internal differences.
By Marc Winkelmann
Europe is still well positioned in quantum computing. But without an overall strategy, the continent is at risk of losing its software sovereignty. The Center for European Policy (cep) warns of this in a recent study.
By Corinna Visser
A new institution modelled on the European Defense Mechanism is to be created to help Europe to arm itself faster and more cost-effectively and to create a single defense market.
By Marc Winkelmann
The EU climate target for 2040 is still in limbo. The deadline for updating the European climate law has now been postponed until June or July.
By Lukas Knigge
Ralph Brinkhaus also sees the EU's Net-Zero Industry Act as a great opportunity for Germany. The NZIA could be a blueprint for a fundamental reorganization of German administrative and legal structures, writes the CDU politician in his position paper.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The EU White Paper on Defense does strengthen European defense capabilities. However, it fails to emphasize the urgent need to reduce dependence on systems from the USA, writes Sven Arnold.
By Experts Table.Briefings
