The timetable for the hearings of the Commissioners-designate has been set – but behind the scenes, things are boiling over: The EPP pushed through its proposal for the timetable against the will of the Socialists and Liberals and with the votes of the ECR and far-right Patriots.
By Lukas Knigge
Progress is being made on the proposal to postpone EU rules against deforestation: Representatives of the member states could vote on it by the end of October, followed by Parliament in November.
By Julia Dahm
After the 2024 European elections, Table.Briefings publishes the second projection by political scientist Manuel Müller on the composition of the next EU Parliament. The far-right parties in the European Parliament are experiencing a new all-time high.
By Redaktion Table
The EU agriculture ministers want to position themselves on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) with a joint declaration. A draft available to Table.Briefings shows what priorities they could set.
By Julia Dahm
Germany has been criticized for its border controls. However, the German government apparently wants to stick with them for the time being. It is waiting for European solutions to protect the EU's external borders.
By Eric Bonse
Zelenskyi knows that Ukraine's resilience depends on arms supplies from Western partners. On Thursday, he traveled to London, Paris and Rome. Today he is expected in Berlin. The Ukrainian president always has his plan for victory in his luggage, which he explains to the European NATO partners.
By Gabriel Bub
France and Germany are divided over the tariffs on electric cars manufactured in China. German manufacturers have several reasons to oppose the tariffs, one of which concerns the EU's climate targets.
By Markus Grabitz
In order to boost the European capital markets, the EU Commission wants to simplify the securitization of bank loans. It has initiated a consultation procedure to prepare a legislative proposal.
By Marc Winkelmann
A new study by the IW shows how important data centers are for Europe's digital sovereignty. A lack of infrastructure jeopardizes innovative strength and competitiveness.
By Corinna Visser
Following the uproar over a possible restructuring of the multiannual financial framework, Parliament's rapporteur is calming down. A serious debate can only begin with the new Commission, says Siegfried Mureşan. Meanwhile, the EU Court of Auditors' annual report gives the EU budget a bad report card.
By Marc Winkelmann
