The German government appears to be serious about reducing the burden on small and medium-sized enterprises by cutting red tape. In the Council, Germany and the EU Commission are opposing a compromise on microplastics.
By Till Hoppe
When the NATO foreign ministers meet in Brussels today, Europeans and Canadians will be analyzing every word of their new US colleague Marco Rubio in detail. They will be asking whether the Trump administration is still committed to the alliance and how the USA will deal with Russia in future.
By Stephan Israel
For ten months now, the approval of the solar package I by Brussels under state aid law has been pending. As a result, hundreds of projects in Germany are on hold. Several members of the European Parliament had asked Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for mediation.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission presented its internal security strategy on Tuesday. Agencies such as Europol, Eurojust and Frontex are to be strengthened in order to cope with the new threat situation and improve cross-border cooperation.
By Stephan Israel
The EU Commission wants to encourage regions to spend more structural funding on defense companies or social housing. There is no shortage of money, but experts do not expect it to have much effect.
By Till Hoppe
Tensions in the Von der Leyen coalition are increasing. The S D and Renew criticize the EPP for repeatedly making common cause with the conservative ECR, which they do not consider to be a pro-European force.
By Markus Grabitz
If Europe accepts the disregard of the ICC by Netanyahu's visit to Hungary without doing anything, it is undermining the foundation of its legal system, writes Alexander Schwarz. The invitation to the Israeli Prime Minister is "a frontal attack on international law."
By Experts Table.Briefings
The conviction of Marine Le Pen for embezzling public funds has considerably reduced the Rassemblement National's chances of entering the Élysée Palace – especially as the party was not prepared for such a scenario.
By Claire Stam
