The EU member states established their negotiation position for the UN Climate Conference on Monday. Recently, there were disagreements over the role of nuclear energy. Germany ultimately prevailed. The task in Baku will nevertheless not be an easy one.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU member states usually find it difficult to make joint statements on the Middle East conflict. However, they have a clear opinion on the withdrawal of the blue helmets in Lebanon, as demanded by Israel.
By Stephan Israel
As a Slovenian, Marta Kos at least knows the candidate countries of the Western Balkans up close. After five years with Olivér Várhelyi, fresh energy is urgently needed in the office of Enlargement Commissioner.
By Stephan Israel
Sales of e-vehicles are faltering, and the CDU is now pushing for a social leasing subsidy. However, a certain group should not benefit.
By Redaktion Table
The Polish government is planning to temporarily suspend the right of asylum in order to curb illegal migration from Belarus. Prime Minister Tusk announced that he would present the stricter migration policy next week and seek approval from the EU.
By Lukas Knigge
The German government believes it is making good progress with its gigabit strategy. 87 percent of the measures have already been completed or are ongoing, according to the progress report from the Ministry of Digital Affairs. There is also an update with 35 new measures.
By Corinna Visser
At the CSU party conference in Augsburg, EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola praised the CSU as an important partner of the EPP and at the same time called for more responsibility and honesty in European politics.
By Redaktion Table
Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama is counting on an agreement on the CEFTA free trade agreement and wants to lead his country into the EU by 2030. However, it remains uncertain whether the EU is open to this – could political hurdles thwart the plan?
By Redaktion Table
There are plans to remove agricultural funds from the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and pay them directly to the Member States. Norbert Lins (CDU) fears that this would damage solidarity between the Member States.
By Markus Grabitz
As Finance Minister, Maria Luís Albuquerque was responsible for implementing Portugal's austerity policy following the euro crisis. Now, as Financial Markets Commissioner, she is to breathe life into the Capital Markets Union.
By Marc Winkelmann
