Journalist Can Dündar sees the establishment of the Democratic Alliance for Diversity and Renewal (Dava) party as an attempt by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to exert influence on politics in Germany and Europe. The party is set to compete in the European elections.
By Alina Leimbach
Hungary's President Novák and former Justice Minister Varga have resigned following a controversial pardon. Both were prominent Fidesz politicians, with Varga slated to lead the European Parliament election list.
By Alina Leimbach
Raphaël Glucksmann emerges as the lead candidate for France's social democracy in the European elections. Two prominent Greens notably back him. Yet, the rest of the Green party is already attacking the staunch Europeanist.
By Claire Stam
Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb clinched the presidency in Finland's runoff election, following the first round. The victory margin turned out to be narrower than expected.
By Redaktion Table
Bytedance sought to suspend its gatekeeper status under the Digital Markets Act. However, the European Court saw no reason to temporarily suspend the administrative act.
By Falk Steiner
Christiane Schneider will become the new Parliamentary Manager for the German CDU/CSU group in the European Parliament. Her predecessor, Markus Pieper, will be appointed as the Commissioner for SMEs.
By Markus Grabitz
At the informal meeting of EU industry ministers, the European Internal Market Commissioner praised the progress the EU has made towards a European industrial policy. He advocates for subsidies at the European level rather than the national level.
By Marc Winkelmann
In a final, 16-hour trilogue negotiation, the Belgian Council Presidency and the negotiators from the EU Parliament reached an agreement on the reform of EU debt rules. Although the outcome largely aligns with the Council's position, it is intended to create minor additional leeways for investments.
By Marc Winkelmann
The strong centrifugal forces within the German government are also being felt at the EU level. FDP ministers are causing turbulence in the Council with sudden maneuvers – and facing harsh criticism for it.
By Till Hoppe
New agreements between the EU and Canada aim to clarify that investment protection claims cannot hinder legitimate regulatory projects. Additionally, access to investment protection for SMEs is to be facilitated by reducing legal costs.
By Marc Winkelmann
