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'Rigid debt limits jeopardize the room for manoeuvre of future generations'

In the dispute over the German debt brake, Finance Minister Christian Lindner likes to refer to the strict EU fiscal rules. But he is making it too easy for himself, writes Marina Guldimann from Fiscal Future in today's Opinion. Germany's problem is an anti-growth austerity policy.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Feature

EPP: How Manfred Weber plans to reform the party

Manfred Weber, leader of the EPP group in the European Parliament, has also led the party since 2022. However, since he took over from Donald Tusk, the party has led a shadowy existence compared to the parliamentary group. Now things are set to change.

By Markus Grabitz

Heads (EN)

Hadja Lahbib – Experienced crisis manager

Belgium has surprisingly nominated its Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib for the new Commission. The reactions to this were ambivalent. But as a former Middle East correspondent, she is crisis-tested.

By Redaktion Table

News

Intel: ECJ confirms annulment of billion-euro fine

The ECJ's decision brings a long-standing legal dispute to an end. The Commission is accused of having made mistakes in its decision against Intel in the competition case.

By Corinna Visser

News

Declaration on the CAP: Budget issues harbor potential for conflict

At talks between EU agriculture ministers on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy, German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir has urged in vain that budget issues be left aside for the time being. The leaked ideas for a reform of the EU financial framework are keeping the ministers busy.

By Julia Dahm