The parliamentary elections have not brought the political clarity desired by President Emmanuel Macron. On the contrary: France's party landscape is more divided than ever, regardless of political direction. This makes it extremely difficult to form a government.
By Claire Stam
Since the invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin has increasingly been conducting disinformation campaigns in connection with the energy transition in Europe. This is the conclusion of a report by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
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Ursula von der Leyen needs 361 votes to be elected by the European Parliament on Thursday. The EPP, S D and Renew together hold 401 seats. Most dissenters are expected among the liberals.
By Markus Grabitz
The Commission has designated the online sex platform XNXX as a VLOP. This makes XNXX the 25th platform to fall under the strictest rules of the DSA.
By Corinna Visser
The Greens have set out their priorities for the coming legislative period in the EU Parliament. Ursula von der Leyen also took part in the parliamentary group meeting to promote support for the Greens and present her political agenda.
By Lukas Knigge
The search for a prime minister in France is chaotic. France Insoumise and Parti Socialiste are vying for supremacy in the left-wing camp of the election winners. Macronists and conservatives are sounding out the possibility of working together.
By Claire Stam
The right-wing populist Bart De Wever is to form a new government in Belgium. The Flemish Social Democrats have cleared the way for this. But the task will not be easy.
By Eric Bonse
The CDU/CSU group in the European Parliament is proposing a European Steel Pact. Lower energy prices should make local production cheaper. At the same time, it wants to create more European demand.
By Alina Leimbach
Europe's increasing digital dependence on technologies from the USA and China requires a rethink of European digital policy. BITMi President Oliver Grün explains the necessary steps and the role of IT SMEs.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Christian Democrats, Socialists, Liberals and Greens agree on how they want to divide up the posts that actually belong to the radical right-wing group. The German CDU/CSU group could be given the chairmanship of the Transport Committee.
By Markus Grabitz
