As a speaker in the European Parliament, political neutrality was one of Jaume Duch's most important qualities. As Catalan Foreign Minister, he now has to position himself politically at a time of important change without losing his usual focus: Europe.
By Redaktion Table
The new commissioners have been confirmed. But who works in the cabinets? Table.Briefings has an internal list, read the "who's who" here.
By Till Hoppe
In a policy study, experts call for the development of a European digital industrial policy. In order to reduce its dependence on big tech, public investment in AI should be linked to social values.
By Corinna Visser
Lead markets should promote industrial transformation, said a representative of the EU Commission in Berlin. The steel industry and the German Chancellor are also calling for protectionism. A new study criticizes the German standard for green steel.
By Alex Veit
The fall of Assad leaves Turkey and Qatar as the winners of the turning point in Syria. International diplomacy is pushing for a return to UN Resolution 2254, which provides for a national dialog as the basis for a peaceful transition of power.
By Markus Bickel
Better protection of infrastructure and greater competitiveness were key topics for Volker Wissing at the Telecommunications Council in Brussels. The Digital Minister is calling for more intensive cooperation in Europe and expects to be able to continue the digital dialog with the USA.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission supports environmental NGOs with six-figure sums every year. Contracts that were previously kept secret reveal what the NGOs have to do in return: Lobby parliamentarians and advocate positions, some of which go against Commission positions.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Commission has instructed TikTok to secure election data. The aim is to investigate manipulation and ensure compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA).
By Corinna Visser
The introduction of a global billionaires tax to combat poverty was the consensus at the G20 summit in November. Greenpeace is now proposing a climate component to help the super-rich reduce their ecological footprint.
By Alex Veit
After the fall of the government, France's president wants a new prime minister and a new government quickly. In addition, the overdue budget is to be approved as quickly as possible.
By Lukas Knigge
