Europe must strengthen its common defense policy again in light of the new US administration. Spain, however, makes the smallest contribution to NATO in terms of GDP and can hardly increase its defense spending. Especially not to the higher target demanded by NATO Secretary General Rutte.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
Stakeholders are invited to take part in the Commission's online survey on the start-up and scale-up strategy. The Brussels authority intends to present the strategy in the second quarter.
By Corinna Visser
As controversial as the Mercosur agreement is, it offers more advantages than disadvantages for both continents, says economics professor Clara Brandi. It is not just about tariffs and environmental protection. It would also reduce geopolitical dependencies.
By Experts Table.Briefings
At the digital working session, manufacturers and suppliers unanimously called for the Commission's proposal on standard essential patents to be retained. Digital Commissioner Henna Virkkunen did not indicate whether the Commission would like to present a different proposal. Manufacturers and suppliers did not agree on the issue of data.
By Markus Grabitz
According to Keir Starmer, the UK is prepared to take a leading role in a peacekeeping force in Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, however, criticizes the discussion as premature and sets conditions. Anyone expecting unity after Emmanuel Macron's micro summit was disappointed.
By Stephan Israel
Member states are reacting cautiously to Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to boost defense spending by using the escape clause of the EU debt rules. According to diplomats, there is still no concrete Commission proposal.
By Marc Winkelmann
The head of the foreign intelligence service and a financial specialist are to be part of the core of Moscow's negotiating team on the future of Ukraine. Foreign Minister Lavrov and Putin adviser Ushakov – an old hand on the diplomatic world stage – are traveling to Riyadh.
By Viktor Funk
Emmanuel Macron is inviting several European partners and the NATO Secretary General to a crisis meeting in Paris today. On the agenda is the urgent question of how the Europeans should position themselves with regard to Trump and his unilateral approach to peace negotiations on Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
According to the Greens in Parliament, the Commission's action plan on affordable energy prices should include guidelines on energy sharing. The Clean Industrial Deal could also support the roll-out of smart meters.
By Manuel Berkel
The omnibus law to reduce bureaucracy in the sustainability sector should not lead to a reversal of the Green Deal targets, according to the red-green federal government. A committee, which also includes the USA, is to play a greater role in green lead markets.
By Manuel Berkel
