Opinions differ between northern and southern Europeans when it comes to the ReArm Europe rearmament plan and additional military aid for Ukraine. This became clear at the EU summit in Brussels.
By Stephan Israel
Following the bribery allegations against Huawei, 25 MEPs have turned to Parliament President Roberta Metsola and Commission President von der Leyen. They are calling for the technology to be banned from the institutions and for transparency.
By Markus Grabitz
Turkey has recently moved closer to the EU states in the Ukraine negotiations. However, President Erdoğan's actions against the opposition are likely to stand in the way of closer cooperation.
By Till Hoppe
The new UN report paints an alarming picture of the global water supply. Due to the rapid melting of glaciers, up to three billion people could be threatened by water shortages.
By Amelie Günther
The European Commission wants to achieve more concessions for local farmers in future free trade with Ukraine. However, it is still holding back with a proposal – although there is not much time left.
By Julia Dahm
The EU Commission's steel and metals action plan promises European industry rapid protection against cheap imports. There is criticism of the measures on energy prices.
By Alex Veit
The EU summit was actually supposed to focus on Europe's competitiveness. However, discussions about support for Ukraine and the White Paper on defense are likely to overshadow the meeting.
By Stephan Israel
Barely in office, the new Belgian federal government is already plunged into crisis again. Belgium is heavily in debt and is being urged by the EU Commission to follow a strict austerity course. At the same time, however, the EU is now demanding higher spending on armaments.
By Eric Bonse
According to the European Commission, Alphabet may be violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA) with its Google search offering. Alphabet's services would be displayed preferentially in search results for shopping, hotels or sport. Apple has also been admonished under the DMA.
By Redaktion Table
