As Germany's highest-ranking military representative to NATO and the EU in Brussels, Lieutenant General Wolfgang Wien is jointly responsible for the preparations for the NATO summit in Washington. He is hoping for an image of Western strength and unity.
By Redaktion Table
The tone is changing after the British general election. London is open to an economic rapprochement with Brussels. "Sensible, pragmatic" solutions are possible in certain areas.
By Redaktion Table
In a Europe-wide survey conducted by the European Investment Bank (EIB) on Europeans' knowledge of climate change, Germans show above-average awareness. However, there are demographic differences.
By Lukas Knigge
As an unexpected surprise, the left-wing coalition emerges victorious from the second round of the parliamentary elections in France. However, it did not achieve an absolute majority. It remains to be seen who will form the future government.
By Claire Stam
The EU Commission has sent Amazon a Request for Information (FRI) under the DSA. It concerns the recommender system and the advertising archive.
By Corinna Visser
The right-wing populist Vox is leaving the ECR parliamentary group. The six MEPs from Spain want to become part of the "Patriots for Europe" – as does the Wilders party PVV.
By Markus Grabitz
Labour's landslide victory means the UK is bucking the trend of a Europe-wide shift to the right and towards political inertia. Under the new government, the UK and the EU can rapidly deepen their cooperation, writes Jake Benford in this Opinion. However, this would require the EU to show more flexibility, strategic ability and political coherence.
By Redaktion Table
The eight MEPs from the Italian Five Star Movement join the Left Group in the European Parliament. This brings the number of Left MEPs to 47. A six-month trial period was agreed.
By Julia Mertens
Ukraine will not receive an invitation to join NATO in Washington. However, this is not the message that will be sent out from the summit next week. A package is being prepared that is intended as a bridge to NATO membership.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
A victory for the Rassemblement National in the second round of the parliamentary elections could lead to a shake-up in the EU. Although the far right is no longer talking about Frexit, its proposals still call certain EU policies into question.
By Claire Stam
