Viktor Orbán's address of solidarity for the rulers in Tbilisi outrages the rest of the EU. In the Georgian capital, thousands of demonstrators protest against the election fraud and see evidence of Russian interference. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell reacts surprisingly defensively.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
A new report warns of a great need for action in soil protection in Europe. According to soil scientist Katharina Helming, the EU Soil Monitoring Act currently under discussion does not do justice to this. Nevertheless, it is a step in the right direction.
By Julia Dahm
Bulgaria has voted again, and this time, forming a government is also likely to be difficult. Will rivals come together or will the election spiral continue despite the world crises?
By Redaktion Table
Georgia's opposition politicians accuse the ruling Georgian Dream party of vote rigging and do not recognize the election. President Zurabishvili calls for protests. At the same time, demands are made of the EU.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
In a joint letter, MEPs Rasmus Andresen (Greens), Delara Burkhardt (SPD) and Member of the German Bundestag Stefan Seidler (SSW) call on EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (CDU) to take a stand on border controls within the Schengen area.
By Maximilian Stascheit
In the dispute over the German debt brake, Finance Minister Christian Lindner likes to refer to the strict EU fiscal rules. But he is making it too easy for himself, writes Marina Guldimann from Fiscal Future in today's Opinion. Germany's problem is an anti-growth austerity policy.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Manfred Weber, leader of the EPP group in the European Parliament, has also led the party since 2022. However, since he took over from Donald Tusk, the party has led a shadowy existence compared to the parliamentary group. Now things are set to change.
By Markus Grabitz
The ECJ's decision brings a long-standing legal dispute to an end. The Commission is accused of having made mistakes in its decision against Intel in the competition case.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission has promised to reduce bureaucracy in the EU. However, this is not happening fast enough, criticizes the Family Business Foundation.
By Markus Grabitz
Belgium has surprisingly nominated its Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib for the new Commission. The reactions to this were ambivalent. But as a former Middle East correspondent, she is crisis-tested.
By Redaktion Table
