Correction from Europe.Table: Urban Keussen, Chief Technology Officer of energy supplier EWE, was not elected President of the European Association of Public Utilities Cedec on June 12 as reported. Keussen is running for the election, which is to take place on June 19.
By Redaktion Table
The war in Ukraine dominated the first day of the G7 summit. The industrialized nations plan to support the country attacked by Russia with massive financial commitments, a security agreement and sanctions.
By Redaktion Table
After the regional and federal parliamentary elections in Belgium, King Philippe has tasked Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever (N-VA) with the exploratory talks for forming a government. Both are pushing for a swift process.
By Eric Bonse
Refugees from Ukraine can stay in the European Union without issues for an additional year. German Interior Minister Faeser used the announcement to call for a better distribution of asylum seekers.
By Redaktion Table
NATO is taking over the coordination of military aid for Ukraine from the US-led Ramstein format, at least to a significant extent.
By Stephan Israel
At the next EU summit, the heads of state and government will decide on the political priorities for the next five years. These include developing capacities in sensitive sectors such as defense, space and artificial intelligence.
By Till Hoppe
Despite her defeat in the European elections, Valérie Hayer wants to remain the chair of the Renew Group in the European Parliament. However, it is more likely that she will be ousted by former Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès.
By Claire Stam
The Left group in the European Parliament has recently gained six new members. These include four MEPs from Spain, one from Germany, and one from Italy, bringing the total number of members in the group to 39.
By Markus Grabitz
In the previous legislative term, there was a cordon sanitaire that prevented far-right parties from obtaining committee chair positions and other posts in the European Parliament. Now the question arises whether this barrier will also apply to the conservative ECR group if they team up with Le Pen's Rassemblement National.
By Markus Grabitz
EU states are making another attempt to agree on the 14th sanctions package against Russia during a special meeting of their ambassadors on Friday. During Wednesday’s meeting, the German government raised last-minute objections to a kind of no-Russia clause.
By Till Hoppe
