In the previous legislative term, there was a cordon sanitaire that prevented far-right parties from obtaining committee chair positions and other posts in the European Parliament. Now the question arises whether this barrier will also apply to the conservative ECR group if they team up with Le Pen's Rassemblement National.
By Markus Grabitz
EU states are making another attempt to agree on the 14th sanctions package against Russia during a special meeting of their ambassadors on Friday. During Wednesday’s meeting, the German government raised last-minute objections to a kind of no-Russia clause.
By Till Hoppe
The ECJ has described it as an "unprecedented and extremely serious breach of EU law." Because Hungary has ignored a 2020 judgment regarding its migration policy, the European Court of Justice has now imposed a fine on the country.
By Redaktion Table
The European Championship aims to be a beacon of sustainability, say the organizers, who have adopted an ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) strategy. However, not everything is within their control and some calculations appear very optimistic.
By Marc Winkelmann
Several member states are still struggling to do without Russian gas by 2027. Germany had therefore called for a High-Level Group. This is now to agree a precise timetable for the phase-out.
By Manuel Berkel
Yolanda Díaz wanted to give the Spanish left new momentum. However, her electoral alliance Sumar achieved a disastrous result in the European elections. The question of her resignation remains open.
By Redaktion Table
The Council has agreed on its common position on the retail investor strategy. It does not include a ban on commission – and is therefore probably off the table for good.
By Redaktion Table
French President Emmanuel Macron has presented his strategy for the parliamentary election campaign. His party is ready to take on social democrats, representatives of the "Gaullist right" and environmentalists. Gabriel Attal is leading the campaign.
By Claire Stam
The asylum and migration pact has long been the subject of debate. Now the Commission has presented an implementation plan. And emphasizes that all ten points must be implemented together.
By Alina Leimbach
The Conservative Group (ECR) can report its first gains shortly after the European elections. Four MEPs applied for membership at the group's first meeting. The group now has a total of 77 members.
By Markus Grabitz
