At the beginning of February, the Council and Parliament agreed on new common debt ceilings. An investigation has now concluded that the rules hinder the EU's social and climate policy goals.
By Redaktion Table
The SPD's lead candidate speaks out in favor of "social security." She is also concerned about the housing market in Europe.
By Redaktion Table
Farmers who sequester CO2 emissions through carbon farming are supposed to earn money through voluntary certificate trading, according to the EU's intentions. However, regulations in the EU's Green Claims Directive could make this less attractive, according to voices from agriculture and science.
By Kai Moll
Shortly before the European elections, the Parliament could finalize its position on new breeding techniques. Critics see this as a tactical maneuver.
By Julia Dahm
Shortly before the elections, the economics ministers of Germany, France and Italy are backing an ambitious EU industrial policy. They agree that bureaucracy must be reduced and the economy protected from unfair competition. Another demand is likely to cause tensions in Berlin.
By Marc Winkelmann
With the announced amendment to the fertilizer law, the German government averted horrendous fines for Brussels last year. However, instead of swiftly implementing the amendments to the fertilizer law – as promised to the EU Commission – differences within the traffic light party are delaying the legislative process.
By Merle Heusmann
Why a Commissioner for Future Generations is needed to anchor long-term thinking in the EU.
By Experts Table.Briefings
According to initial polls, the national-conservative PiS party has become the strongest force in the Polish local elections. Exit polls see Tusk's Civic Platform as close behind.
By Redaktion Table
The Netherlands is likely to comply with US demands for export restrictions on the Dutch chip giant ASML. Statements by Prime Minister Rutte point in this direction.
By Alina Leimbach
Tens of thousands demonstrated against Viktor Orbán's government in Hungary at the weekend. They were led by the lawyer Péter Magyar – who was once very close to the government.
By Redaktion Table
