In his opinion, the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice recommends that the Minimum Wage Directive be declared null and void in its entirety. He sets much tighter limits than expected on the EU's competences in this area.
By Alina Leimbach
NGOs had more contacts with the Commission and the cabinets during Ursula von der Leyen's first mandate than under her predecessor Jean-Claude Juncker. In contrast, the number of contacts with companies and business associations plummeted. This is the result of an analysis by Table.Briefings.
By Marc Winkelmann
With FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, Austria could have an ultra-right head of government. Who is the man who wants to be the "people's chancellor", but for whom not even his own voters are enthusiastic?
By Lukas Bayer
The EU wants to harmonize frequencies across Europe in order to strengthen the internal market. But the member states are reluctant. There are already disputes at national level too.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Ministry of Economic Affairs should have disclosed where carbon storage facilities could be built in Germany by the end of the year. The CDU considers the reason for this inaction to be a pretext, while the BDI is urging haste.
By Manuel Berkel
Several EU states want to further reduce Russia's income from oil trade. In a letter to High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas and Financial Markets Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque, they call for the G7 to take action in the coming weeks.
By Manuel Berkel
Speaking to the EU Parliament's Foreign Affairs and Security Committee, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned against excluding arms companies from third countries such as the USA from European procurement programs.
By Stephan Israel
Following criticism of the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from the industry, the Commission is now examining changes. Among other things, the rules for exports and very small quantities could be simplified.
By Lukas Knigge
CDU leader Friedrich Merz will welcome nine Christian Democrat heads of state and government in Berlin at the end of the week. It's about Europe's competitiveness and Donald Trump. As Chancellor, Merz could push through his own agenda with two powerful allies.
By Till Hoppe
Due to the time-consuming coordination between the coalition partners, the German government often decides on a position in the Council late or not at all. Lucas Guttenberg from the Bertelsmann Stiftung recommends following the example of the Netherlands.
By Redaktion Table
