At the Franco-German Council of Ministers, Scholz and Macron identified a high need for investment without agreeing on a higher EU budget. Both agree on the EU chemicals regulation REACH.
By Marc Winkelmann
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is calling for an end to the restrictions on Ukrainian attacks with Western weapons. More and more EU member states are following this position, which is increasing the pressure on Berlin and Washington. Scholz says there are no restrictions.
By Stephan Israel
In the upcoming European elections, 16-year-olds can vote in Germany for the first time. For many first-time voters, however, Europe is a long way away. Table.Briefings visited a vocational school in Lower Saxony to see how it is facing up to this challenge.
By Annette Kuhn
Despite criticism from Brussels and demonstrations in their own country, the government majority has passed a controversial law that jeopardizes their country's EU course.
By Redaktion Table
Norway, Ireland and Spain are breaking with the long-standing stance of many Western countries of only recognizing a Palestinian state as part of a peace agreement with Israel. Palestine's ambassador in Berlin is calling for more speed from the German government.
By Markus Bickel
Ahead of the European elections, Table.Briefings provides an overview of the trends in the member states. In Belgium, Prime Minister De Croo and his seven-party government must fear for their majority. Regionalization and polarization could make the country ungovernable on June. 9
By Eric Bonse
A debate took place at the meeting of EU foreign ministers, which EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell subsequently described as unusually "heated." The focus was once again on Hungary.
By Eric Bonse
Social Democrats and Liberals are threatening to deny the Commission President the votes for a second term in office. Von der Leyen is now distancing herself to some extent from working with right-wing politicians such as Giorgia Meloni.
By Till Hoppe
Get to know the "Top of the Table": the 100 key figures on the German-speaking European scene. Selected by the Europe.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics to administration, consulting, think tanks, foundations and NGOs. To conclude the series today: the most important personalities from the world of politics.
By Redaktion Table
Several laws on industrial and climate policy were finally adopted by the Member States on Tuesday: the Net-Zero Industry Act, the Methane Regulation and the Ecodesign Regulation.
By Manuel Berkel
