Eurostat has published its annual monitoring report on the EU's progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The results are mixed: While the EU has made great progress in some areas, there have even been setbacks in the goals on health and energy supply.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Shortly before the end of its Council Presidency, Belgium is putting the regulation to combat child sexual abuse (CSA) back on the agenda. Politicians are calling on the member states to prevent "chat control". Two central parties are not on board.
By Redaktion Table
Now that Hungary and Slovakia have given up their opposition to Mark Rutte, his election as the new NATO Secretary General looks very certain. Dutch radio reports that his only opponent will withdraw.
By Redaktion Table
If no short-term candidates throw their hats into the ring, the two leading Green candidates for the European elections will also become the group leaders for the next legislature. The election date has also already been set.
By Lukas Knigge
The AI Act will come into force shortly. Implementation deadlines of twelve or 24 months apply to most of the rules. However, by then the rules must be clear, which is why the Commission is holding consultations and workshops – including in the financial sector.
By Corinna Visser
In order to drive forward work on the Capital Markets Union, Germany and France are discussing an optional 28th EU regime for the insolvency provisions of companies that finance themselves on the market via bonds. Experts are skeptical as to whether the idea will prevail in practice.
By Marc Winkelmann
The prospect of EU membership is still Brussels' most powerful "currency". If the goal is clearly defined, the reaction of an accession candidate is in line with expectations. The case of Montenegro confirms this.
By Experts Table.Briefings
It is not only Russian missiles that are deterring German companies from investing in Ukraine. A major problem is the lack of workers. A German-Ukrainian alliance is supposed to help combat this. However, the largest Ukrainian employers' association considers the initiative to be misguided.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
A Hungarian government document reveals the priorities of the Hungarian Council Presidency for the coming six months – including a whole series of trilogues.
By Marc Winkelmann
The allocation of the top posts should actually be a swift affair. However, after their clear election victory, the EPP representatives are confidently making new demands – and questioning the usual balance.
By Till Hoppe
