As Germany's Deputy Ambassador to the EU, Helen Winter handles almost all topics concerning businesses. Throughout her extensive career, she has also been deeply involved in foreign trade – with remarkable parallels to current debates.
By Manuel Berkel
Ivanna Volochiy could become the first native Ukrainian in the EU Parliament. The liberal party Kustiba Par! from Latvia has nominated her as their lead candidate for the European elections. Her main goal is Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO.
By Manuel Berkel
The Member States unanimously voted in favor of the AI Act. However, they have given the Commission specific tasks to accomplish. Furthermore, the vote in Parliament is not guaranteed to pass smoothly.
By Corinna Visser
For the first time, Northern Ireland has a prime minister who would like to see the British territory united with EU member Ireland. Michelle O'Neill's election demonstrates a changing situation on the Irish island.
By Redaktion Table
EU enlargement could lead to a sharp increase in the international community's coal consumption. However, the applicant countries have so far been left out of the process of setting the 2040 climate target. The Böll Foundation therefore warns against the influence of China and Russia.
By Manuel Berkel
With impassioned speeches and a top duo that must defend green policies instead of introducing fresh ideas, the European Greens' party congress highlights the challenges the party faces in the upcoming European elections. Equally pressing is the question of their stance on von der Leyen's potential second term.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Parliament and member states have agreed: Manufacturers of smartphones, televisions or washing machines will be obliged to offer repair services. Governments are also expected to create financial incentives such as repair vouchers.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The reorganization of committees in the European Parliament will not be decided upon before the end of the current legislative term. However, changes to the cooperation among committees are still expected. This decision was made by the Parliament's leaders.
By Markus Grabitz
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared in Brussels that "Catalan independence is not terrorism". The separatist party Junts is exerting pressure on Sánchez to grant comprehensive amnesty.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
The Council and Parliament have reached a political agreement on the Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI). In times of crisis, border closures should be avoided as much as possible. Member states have 18 months to implement the rules.
By Markus Grabitz
