In the presidential election in Croatia, incumbent Zoran Milanović won the first round on Dec. 29 by a large margin.
By Redaktion Table
The EU has to send its climate target for 2035 to the UN by February. However, it is unlikely to achieve this, as an agreement between the member states is a long way off. The target would have to be negotiated under the Polish Council Presidency, but this is becoming increasingly unlikely.
By Lukas Knigge
Gazprom has stopped exports through Ukraine following the end of the transit contract. Slovakia, Hungary, and Austria, in particular, must now find alternatives.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission had proposed sanctions against those responsible for the police violence in Georgia. However, two member states objected. Another proposal could now be successful.
By Stephan Israel
The German gas storage levy was a thorn in the side of neighboring countries and the Commission. With an amendment to the Energy Industry Act, it is now history.
By Redaktion Table
The elections to the European Parliament and elections in the member states have changed the balance of power in the EU. It has become clear that Europe must protect democracy better – and become more innovative. An end-of-the-year review by the Europe.Table editorial team.
By Redaktion Table
The Chips Act envisages that around a fifth of global semiconductor production will take place in Europe by 2030. However, this will require more investment, says the industry association.
By Redaktion Table
Switzerland and the EU have agreed on a new basis for bilateral relations and additional agreements, for example on electricity. However, there is widespread opposition to the package in Switzerland. What happens next.
By Stephan Israel
At this year’s final EU summit, leaders upheld their existing stance on Ukraine. However, the tone has shifted: President Zelenskiy voiced unusually candid criticism, while discussions increasingly turned to potential peace talks under a future US President Trump.
By Eric Bonse
Regulation in the automotive industry is to be modernized. This is one of the topics at the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry, which begins in January. It will take place under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen.
By Markus Grabitz
