The European Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Germany and 17 other member states due to a lack of cooperation with police authorities in other EU countries. This concerns the access and exchange of information.
By Redaktion Table
By mid-February, the far-right FPÖ and the Christian Democratic ÖVP want to sound out whether they will form a government in Austria under the leadership of Herbert Kickl. Read today’s Europe.Table to find out how EPP party leader Manfred Weber is dealing with the member party crossing the line.
By Markus Grabitz
Seven months ago, Emmanuel Macron dissolved the National Assembly prematurely. Since then, France has been politically unstable. And the president has been politically sidelined.
By Claire Stam
The dispute over an EU energy market package is breaking up the Norwegian government coalition. As a member of the European Economic Area, gas exporter Norway must take over European energy regulation.
By Redaktion Table
The 22 participants from the industry presented their positions at the start of the Strategic Dialogue. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen now wants results quickly. They are to be presented by Transport Commissioner Tzitzikostas as early as March 5.
By Markus Grabitz
In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) financed dual-use projects worth one billion euros. This figure is set to double in 2025. Expanding the mandate to include defense projects is not a priority for the EIB.
By Marc Winkelmann
The European Commission sees no cause for concern with regard to food safety when importing beef from Brazil – despite recently discovered loopholes in the control system there.
By Julia Dahm
Is the five-point plan compatible with EU law and the ongoing CEAS reform? Opinions differ widely in the Council and Parliament. Luxembourg has announced its objection. The EU Commission does not want to commit itself.
By Eric Bonse
The EU wants to impose tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers, thus giving in to a demand from local fertilizer manufacturers. Nevertheless, the latter are not satisfied with the proposal.
By Julia Dahm
The EU wants to implement a 16th sanctions package by the third anniversary of the Russian war of aggression. Further tankers in the Russian shadow fleet and aluminum are to be subject to punitive measures, but not liquid gas.
By Stephan Israel
