The parties have presented their programs for the upcoming Bundestag elections. We analyze how the CDU/CSU, SPD, Greens, and FDP position themselves on EU-related issues.
By Till Hoppe
The migration agreement between Germany and Georgia has been in place since December 2023, and Georgia has been considered a safe country of origin for just as long. However, the increasingly repressive policies in Tbilisi make it necessary to rethink the German view of the country, write Sonja Katharina Schiffers and Kirsten Krampe from the Heinrich Böll Foundation.
By Redaktion Table
The EU and NATO are preparing for Donald Trump at a meeting in Brussels, without knowing exactly what the returnee intends to do with Ukraine, for example. Some participants take a clear stance against speculation about peace negotiations.
By Stephan Israel
The Employment Committee in the European Parliament wants to launch an own-initiative report on limiting subcontractors in the coming year. The issue also received a noticeable boost in the plenary debate.
By Alina Leimbach
In the second part of the fall package of the European Semester, the EU Commission warns of macroeconomic imbalances in ten member states. In addition, the EU is far behind its training targets.
By Marc Winkelmann
Spending on research and development by European companies rose at a similar rate to the USA and China in 2023. However, the gap to the USA remains large.
By Corinna Visser
Experts warn of delays in the construction of new backup power plants after the BMWK withdrew an important bill. The costs for the climate and electricity consumers could be high.
By Alex Veit
The upcoming Polish Council Presidency will be responsible for negotiating the next EU climate target for 2040. However, the country itself is critical of the Commission's proposal of a 90 percent reduction in greenhouse gases. The future of ETS 2 is also still open.
By Lukas Knigge
According to industry figures, the growth of photovoltaics in the EU has slowed this year and needs further political support in order to safely achieve the European expansion targets. The Commission is dampening hopes for rapid legislative changes.
By Manuel Berkel
The Confederation of German Employers' Associations warns against Germany taking a special path in labor law when implementing the AI Act. And advocates a strong use of social partnership agreements.
By Alina Leimbach
