At the EU Agriculture Council in Brussels on Monday, the Greens and Christian Democrats forged unusual alliances – even against a German minister.
By Julia Dahm
A female farmer is at the top of the European election list for the Free Voters. Christine Singer, currently state farmer in Bavaria, wants to campaign for a reduction in bureaucracy – and admits that she is competing with the CSU for the favor of farmers.
By Redaktion Table
The Belgian EU Council Presidency wanted to cut the Gordian knot in the negotiations on EU genetic engineering law with a new initiative on the controversial patent issue. However, the hoped-for breakthrough failed to materialize.
By Julia Dahm
Portugal's Costa is considered the favorite for the office of EU Council President. However, investigations by the public prosecutor's office, which led to his resignation as head of government at the end of November, could stand in his way – even if they are increasingly proving to be the result of speculation.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
Right-wing and left-wing fringe parties are very likely to be represented more strongly in the next EU Parliament – to the delight of Russia and China. A new study shows how Beijing influences the European elections in its favor.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Last year, Federal Digital Minister Volker Wissing founded an Innovations Club with his three Baltic colleagues. The four states have now presented proposals for the realignment of the digital strategy.
By Corinna Visser
In the Competitiveness Council, State Secretary for Economic Affairs Sven Giegold spoke out in favor of a Dutch initiative that aims to combat territorial trade restrictions within the EU more effectively.
By Marc Winkelmann
At the start of the three-day state visit, Emmanuel Macron and host Frank-Walter Steinmeier emphasize the good Franco-German relations. However, the two governments have a lot to discuss.
By Till Hoppe
The Rassemblement National politician sees an opportunity to make a united right-wing group the second strongest force in the new European Parliament. "Now is the moment to unite," she said.
By Redaktion Table
