At the East German Economic Forum in Bad Saarow, the German Chancellor criticized the EU Commission for the meagre progress in negotiating new free trade agreements and called for a leaner process.
By Redaktion Table
As a student in Kyiv, Ivanna Volochiy organized the protests of the Orange Revolution, later her attachment to Europe took her to Brussels. Now she is running for first place in the European elections for the liberal Latvian party Kustība Par!.
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The Green politician envisages a more Europeanized profile for the Franco-German television channel Arte. She also warns of a wave of disinformation ahead of the European elections.
By Till Hoppe
Ahead of the European elections, Table.Briefings provides an overview of the trends in the member states. In the Baltic states, Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine dominates the debate. The governments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania fear that support for Ukraine is crumbling among their Western partners. At the same time, it is clear that the governing parties are losing support.
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The topic of economic security will gain importance in the next mandate. However, disagreements between member states and a lack of knowhow in the administrations make an independent EU approach difficult. The impetus will continue to come from the USA.
By Marc Winkelmann
In the run-up to the European elections, Table.Briefings has regularly published an up-to-date projection by political scientist Manuel Müller on the composition of the next EU Parliament. Today follows the last one. Renew and the Greens are emerging as the losers.
By Redaktion Table
Germany will no longer burden other EU countries with the controversial gas storage levy from 2025 onwards. A significant progress emerged at the Energy Council on Thursday with the approval of capacity mechanisms.
By Manuel Berkel
Brussels is taking action against Russian agricultural exports by making them more expensive. EU states have recently been buying significantly more grain from Russia. This is now set to end, but there is a risk involved.
By Corinna Visser
On June 6, French President Emmanuel Macron will welcome 25 heads of state and government to the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy. This ceremony is the occasion for a slightly different column today.
By Claire Stam
The EU member states have given their final approval to the Right to Repair Directive. They must implement the new regulations into national law by summer 2026.
By Leonie Düngefeld
