Mark Rutte sees no danger of the USA making unilateral decisions about the alliance during the Ukraine negotiations with Russia. All NATO-relevant issues would be clarified separately. In Moscow, Vladimir Putin accompanied the start of the talks with the US delegation with new threats.
By Stephan Israel and Viktor Funk
Mass protests in Bulgaria force the government to withdraw the first national budge in the common currency. This means accession to the eurozone in 2026 will probably take place with the old budget in leva.
By Frank Stier
Europe is in danger of being torn between the USA and China. Based on five leadership principles, we show how Europe can remain capable of acting in a multipolar world – institutionally, technologically and in terms of security policy.
By Ron de Jonge and Götz Wiese
In 2024 Europe’s defense industry grew by 13.8% to EUR 183.4 billion. Despite this upward trend, the sector is struggling with structural problems such as supply bottlenecks and a high proportion of imports.
By Stephan Israel
Get to know the "Top 100 of the Table 2025": The 100 movers and shakers of the Europe.Table scene. Selected by the Europe.Table editorial team in ten categories: Politics, Business, Administration, Consulting, Associations, Think Tanks, Foundations, Science, NGOs and Society.
By Redaktion Table
In Brussels, German Labor Minister Bärbel Bas and her counterparts have agreed on more aid for employees on the brink of unemployment. Now the EU Parliament has to decide its position on expanding the European Globalization Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF).
By Marion Bergermann
The Polish government wants to use the Commission’s Industrial Accelerator Act to put the hydrogen targets for 2030 to the test. It is also in favor of European preference criteria in procurement.
By Manuel Berkel and János Allenbach-Ammann
As announced in the summer by the Commission and Council Presidents, Canada will participate in the EU defense fund. Meanwhile, talks with the UK on its participation broke down.
By Marion Bergermann
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs has criticized the US strategy for peace negotiations in Ukraine. Emmanuel Macron backed Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting at the Elysée, which was also attended by Friedrich Merz and other heads of government.
By Stephan Israel
Land users, German federal states and local authorities fear high costs due to the Nature Restoration Regulation. There is still no clear funding basis. While the EU Commission is keeping quiet, conservationists are calling for planning certainty for protecting the environment in agricultural areas.
By Cornelia Meyer
