A study by the McKinsey Global Institute identifies 18 areas of competition that will shape the economy in 2040. According to the forecast, these areas will be decisive for global growth.
By Corinna Visser
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
At talks between EU agriculture ministers on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy, German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir has urged in vain that budget issues be left aside for the time being. The leaked ideas for a reform of the EU financial framework are keeping the ministers busy.
By Julia Dahm
A dangerous stalemate is looming in Georgia's parliamentary elections on Saturday. The EU's influence on the strategically important country on the Black Sea is at stake.
By Stephan Israel
Opposition politicians María Corina Machado and Eduardo González Urrutia from Venezuela are to receive this year's EU Parliament Sakharov Prize. The decision was made with votes from the EPP, ECR and the two far-right political groups PfE and ESN.
By Markus Grabitz
Will a third state soon be directly involved in the Russian-Ukrainian war? The EU states strongly condemn the new military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. A reaction will follow, they said in a statement on Thursday evening.
By Viktor Funk
Engineer Thomas Speidel receives the German Environmental Award on Sunday. The jury recognizes the developer of innovative fast-charging stations as a pioneer for electromobility, climate action and a comprehensive energy transition.
By Carsten Hübner
Norway is popular among wind energy investors. However, indigenous reindeer herders fear for their pastures and are taking the matter to court. A legal dispute that also has significance for German ESG investments.
By Lukas Bayer
On Sunday, Bulgarians will vote for their parliament for the seventh time in three and a half years. It is uncertain whether they will vote for a way out of political stagnation in this election.
By Frank Stier
More money for young people and to deal with natural disasters: MEPs have a long wish list for next year's budget. However, the EU states want to tighten their belts.
By Redaktion Table
