The authorities in Germany are overstretched in terms of personnel because there have been a particularly large number of applications for recognition of professional qualifications since the migration crisis. The European Court of Auditors criticizes the non-existence of a uniform nationwide online system for this.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Commission wants to give the liberalization of tariffs on Ukrainian imports a longer-term framework instead of renegotiating them every year. However, the political conditions are difficult and time is pressing.
By Julia Dahm
Now that the EU heads of state and government have approved the personnel package, Italy's foreign minister has clear demands for Ursula von der Leyen and the designated foreign affairs commissioner Kaja Kallas.
By Till Hoppe
Emmanuel Macron is the big loser of the first round of the parliamentary elections in France. In the second round next Sunday, Macron will have to join forces with the left-wing alliance NFP to prevent the Rassemblement National from winning the election.
By Claire Stam
Populist parties want to form a new group in the EU Parliament. Movements from Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic are on board. That is not enough for a parliamentary group. What is the AfD doing?
By Redaktion Table
The European plan to ramp up climate-friendly energy – the so-called Net-Zero Industry Act – has come into force. The national translation of the NZIA is still missing. Economics Minister Habeck has a clear vision for this.
By Lukas Knigge
The Commission is requesting further information from Chinese online marketplaces Temu and Shein on their compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA).
By Corinna Visser
Cornelia Ernst worked for the Left Party in the European Parliament for 15 years – including as head of the delegation. In future, she wants to devote more time to her party work, which currently needs her support the most, she says.
By Redaktion Table
On Monday, Hungary takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Budapest will therefore also be responsible for the EU's climate and environmental policy. Hungary's presidency will also take place in the shadow of the US elections.
By Claire Stam
Franco-German requests for changes to the strategic agenda caused a last-minute delay at the EU summit. But in the end, the second attempt at the personnel package was successful without any major disagreements. The second day of the summit, originally scheduled for today, was canceled.
By Stephan Israel
