The topic of economic security will gain importance in the next mandate. However, disagreements between member states and a lack of knowhow in the administrations make an independent EU approach difficult. The impetus will continue to come from the USA.
By Marc Winkelmann
In the run-up to the European elections, Table.Briefings has regularly published an up-to-date projection by political scientist Manuel Müller on the composition of the next EU Parliament. Today follows the last one. Renew and the Greens are emerging as the losers.
By Redaktion Table
Germany will no longer burden other EU countries with the controversial gas storage levy from 2025 onwards. A significant progress emerged at the Energy Council on Thursday with the approval of capacity mechanisms.
By Manuel Berkel
Brussels is taking action against Russian agricultural exports by making them more expensive. EU states have recently been buying significantly more grain from Russia. This is now set to end, but there is a risk involved.
By Corinna Visser
The EU member states have given their final approval to the Right to Repair Directive. They must implement the new regulations into national law by summer 2026.
By Leonie Düngefeld
During their council meeting in Brussels, EU trade ministers discussed how trade regulations such as the law on deforestation-free supply chains and CBAM can be implemented with minimal harm to developing countries.
By Marc Winkelmann
On June 6, French President Emmanuel Macron will welcome 25 heads of state and government to the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy. This ceremony is the occasion for a slightly different column today.
By Claire Stam
The Court of Justice of the EU has ruled in favor of Google, Airbnb and Amazon in a legal dispute with Italy. Italy had demanded more information and transparency, which the US companies refused.
By Corinna Visser
How should NATO sustainably organize the financial and logistical support for Ukraine? With an eye on the summit in July in Washington, member states are attempting to bridge their differences during the foreign ministers' meeting in Prague.
By Stephan Israel
For 36 years, Christiane Kesper has been active with the SPD-affiliated Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), serving as head of its Brussels office since 2022. Now she is stepping down. Her successor is ready to take over. For the future of the EU, Kesper has a clear wish: more unity.
By Redaktion Table
