The EU Parliament is setting a new course: security and defense are to have their own full committee for the first time. Democracy and housing are also moving into focus.
By Stephan Israel
The European Union is sticking to its sanctions against Syria. Progress on human rights, the protection of minorities and gender equality are basic prerequisites for an easing of sanctions, emphasized EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas.
By Redaktion Table
The new coalition government in Lithuania has been harshly criticized, also from abroad. The Social Democrats and their two alliance partners have now taken over the reins of government. The president has put his foot down regarding the selection of ministers.
By Sarah Schaefer
Macron has found a successor to Michel Barnier in François Bayrou. The new prime minister must solve France's political, economic and social crisis. But he has a crucial problem.
By Claire Stam
Manfred Weber is the leader of the EPP group in the European Parliament and also heads the Christian Democrat party family. He claims a number of privileges for himself, such as an additional salary as party leader, a company car and driver at home and VIP treatment at the airport.
By Till Hoppe
Romania and Bulgaria will become full members of the borderless Schengen area on Jan. 1. The member states agreed to this on Thursday, as announced by the current Hungarian EU Council Presidency.
By Redaktion Table
The European Commission is not considering changing European measures to cut CO2 emissions from cars, despite pressure from the EU's largest political group to weaken the laws, Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra said on Thursday.
By Redaktion Table
Berlin supports Commission President von der Leyen's proposal to realign funding for structurally weak regions. However, the federal states have objections.
By Till Hoppe
The EU is facing uncertain times in the new year. Poland therefore wants to concentrate on the topics of security and energy. In addition, the finance ministers are to focus on possible efficiency gains to help difficult dossiers achieve a boost in integration.
By Eric Bonse
The harmonization of insolvency law is intended to simplify cross-border investments. The member states can only partially agree on a common position on a Commission proposal.
By Marc Winkelmann
