From the Baltic states to Brussels: At the Munich Security Conference, Europe is facing growing pressure to shoulder more of the burden of the global division of labor with the USA in terms of security policy. Especially within NATO.
By Markus Bickel
Six months after coming into force, the DSA is now becoming the law for significantly more online service providers. The first changes are already making themselves felt – even if enforcement will still be a problem for the time being. A German group of authorities is getting ready.
By Falk Steiner
Poland's new Deputy Foreign Minister sees Poland on an equal footing with France and Germany for the future of Europe. He proposes concrete progress on the defense union.
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In its White Paper, the Commission states that the Union's network infrastructure is not yet ready for the challenges of a data-driven society and economy. Among other things, it proposes facilitating cross-border mergers and services.
By Corinna Visser
The countries supporting Ukraine are focusing on long-term aid. At the meeting of the so-called Ramstein Group in Brussels on Wednesday, there were hardly any new current commitments for military equipment, but there were further preparations for ongoing arms deliveries.
By Thomas Wiegold
In the Single Market and Competitiveness Report, the EU Commission calls for better and more uniform implementation of EU directives. A coalition of business associations is pushing for an even more ambitious integration agenda.
By Marc Winkelmann
Ursula von der Leyen and the CDU have often been at odds, but the two have reconnected in time for the European elections. On Monday, party leader Merz will nominate the Commission President as the lead candidate.
By Till Hoppe
The Internal Market and Environment Committees adopted their report on the Green Claims Directive on Wednesday. The directive supports the EU ban on greenwashing of products. Companies are to have environmental advertising claims validated by external experts.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Following the last-minute agreement in the Council, the EU parliamentarians have now voted on the revised CO2 fleet limits for heavy commercial vehicles. Although there was a majority in favor of the law, significant concerns remain.
By Lukas Knigge
SPD politician and European Parliament Vice-President Katarina Barley is her party's lead candidate for the 2024 European elections. In the election campaign, she wants to defend Europe against the right and show people what an AfD or Le Pen election victory would mean.
By Markus Grabitz
