Even though Friedrich Merz recently called for closed borders with neighboring countries, he has Europe firmly in his sights. The EU should become stronger in economic and defense terms. For the time being, he is not categorically rejecting more funding from Germany for this purpose.
By Till Hoppe
The recent slump in the hydrogen economy is having an impact on the planning of the launch network. At the European Hydrogen Week, ACER warns against unnecessary investments. Hydrogen Europe, on the other hand, presents proposals on how to boost demand.
By Manuel Berkel
The German government must decide by Wednesday whether it will support the introduction of a new risk category for producer countries in the Deforestation Regulation. Agriculture Minister Özdemir sharply attacks the Christian Democrats.
By Julia Dahm
The Bavarian state government has spoken out against the division of the German electricity bidding zone. A transmission system operator has put forward an alternative to the bidding zone review that can be implemented quickly.
By Manuel Berkel
Daimler Truck is launching a small series with the first 100 tractor units with fuel cell drive. The manufacturer of commercial vehicles is now receiving €226 million from the hydrogen IPCEI.
By Markus Grabitz
According to information from Table.Briefings, the first meeting of energy ministers under the Polish Council Presidency is to take place in mid-March. An informal meeting is planned for May in Warsaw. One focus will be the energy security strategy.
By Manuel Berkel
The meeting of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly is now taking place at board level after all. Bundestag President Bas had initially canceled the meeting of the Assembly due to the upcoming vote of confidence in the Bundestag.
By Manuel Berkel
The enormous power of digital platforms is a challenge for Europe that should not be underestimated, writes Pencho Kuzev from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in today’s Opinion. However, the EU has the means to defend itself. Enforcing European values is an investment in sovereignty and competitiveness.
By Redaktion Table
The USA's authorization for the use of extensive weapons against Russian territory is leading to new discussions in Brussels, with the UK and France likely to follow suit. However, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is sticking to his "no".
By Eric Bonse
French farmers are mobilizing against the EU-Mercosur agreement and are receiving support from the entire political spectrum in the country. However, the search for allies in Europe is proving difficult for Paris.
By Claire Stam
