Synthetic fuels could offer combustion engines a bridge to the future. Environmental groups, Greens, and Socialists oppose the idea. The upcoming review of the EU’s CO₂ fleet legislation will decide whether the technology has a future in Europe.
By Markus Grabitz
Is Europe ready for a rapidly changing world? In this Special Edition – Europe.Table’s 1,000th – we analyze how far the EU has come in tackling its major challenges over the past several years.
By Till Hoppe
The EU Commission plans to further analyze how investments in US liquefied natural gas export terminals can be supported. Another initiative could launch as early as September.
By Manuel Berkel
With its new digital laws, the EU set out to rein in the big tech giants. But enforcement has been hampered by staff shortages – and by political caution. Now, policymakers and experts are debating the right response.
By Corinna Visser
If environmental and climate laws are not simplified, the European Green Deal will be jeopardized, says Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency. The task now is to find lean solutions – and to make greater use of artificial intelligence.
By Marc Winkelmann
The espionage trial against former Krah employee Jian G. reveals the AfD's views on China. One sinologist argues that the party has ideological similarities with the Communist Party. And yet he sees opportunism at work above all.
By Rebecca Ricker
The very first issue of Europe.Table appeared the day before the Fit for 55 package was unveiled. It was meant to bring the Green Deal to life. Four years later, we take a look at what has become of those ambitions.
By Lukas Knigge, Manuel Berkel
The Commission has clarified that it intends to eliminate all industrial tariffs for the United States. Previously, it had only spoken about abolishing the already low industrial tariffs.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
Lithuania’s prime minister is accused of having used his office for personal gain. Until now, Gintautas Paluckas has denied the allegations. However, the Social Democrat now intends to accept the consequences.
By Almut Siefert
A new study by the Jacques Delors Centre gives a positive assessment of the MFF reform proposed by the Commission. The study emphasizes that strengthening common spending priorities is particularly important.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
