A new study shows that, as expected, Germany will remain the largest net contributor to the EU budget in 2023. However, the contribution has decreased by €2.3 billion due to poor economic development.
By Marc Winkelmann
The federal government has taken a half share in the Brunsbüttel LNG terminal and had €40 million in subsidies approved. A competitor is now taking legal action against the EU Commission. The lawsuit is peppered with accusations against the German government.
By Manuel Berkel
The situation for foreign food retail groups in Hungary continues to worsen. The government not only wants to levy a controversial special tax beyond 2024, but also impose an additional levy on foreign companies. While the Austrian supermarket chain Spar is seeking an open confrontation, German retailers are keeping a low profile.
By Merle Heusmann
Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont is back in Belgium. He never intended to extradite himself or facilitate his arrest, he explained after his return to exile.
By Redaktion Table
According to Palestinian reports, Israel's army attacks a school in Gaza and kills dozens of people. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Borrell reacts with clear words.
By Redaktion Table
Since the new Lobbying Register Act came into force at the federal level, the number of registered interest groups of companies, organizations and NGOs has decreased. The trend is reversed at the EU level.
By Markus Grabitz
Jeromin Zettelmeyer heads the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel and thus moves between research and politics. The top economist expects a major debate in the coming years: about nothing less than the fundamental European economic model.
By Redaktion Table
The Federal Ministry of Economics is preparing proposals for financing the EU budget. According to the ministry's plans, a new tax could be levied on certain emissions in the energy sector.
By Manuel Berkel
After several weeks of examination, the Commission has announced its decision on Diederik Samsom's move to the gas group Gasunie. The former head of Timmermans' cabinet had not informed his former employer in a timely manner – and expressed his satisfaction on Thursday.
By Manuel Berkel
Despite sanctions, sensitive goods are still entering Russia. Estonia wants to stop this – and will now carry out stricter controls on travelers and carriers leaving the country.
By Lukas Knigge
