The EU has agreed on a reform of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). However, many projects have yet to be tested in practice. In particular, the new rules on asylum procedures at the external borders are on shaky ground.
By Eric Bonse
While right-wing populists are pushing their way to power across Europe, Poland has freed itself from the eight-year rule of the national populists in the Sejm elections. The victory of the democratic opposition has a face: Donald Tusk. The 66-year-old politician is an old acquaintance.
By Redaktion Table
The vote of the Permanent Representatives of the Member States on platform work has been postponed until Friday. The outcome is uncertain.
By Alina Leimbach
The trade dispute between the EU and the USA has recently flared up again. However, special tariffs on European steel and aluminum for the USA remain suspended for the time being. However, exporters will have to tremble again in a year.
By Redaktion Table
The planned tightening of French migration laws has caused much discontent in Parliament. Several members of Macron's own party announced to vote against the plan.
By Redaktion Table
The Digital Services Act is due to be passed by the Federal Cabinet today, Wednesday. However, the law is entering the cabinet too late to go through the legislative process in time for the DSA to come into force for all platforms.
By Falk Steiner
Germany may support further steel companies with billions in subsidies for green restructuring. The EU Commission gave the green light on Tuesday.
By Redaktion Table
Europe's energy ministers have extended several emergency regulations of the energy crisis. A conflict flared up on the sidelines of the meeting: Eleven states around France want to abolish a renewables-only target in EU legislation for energy policy after 2030.
By Manuel Berkel
Germany is massively underrepresented in the EU institutions. The EU's largest country accounts for 18.6 percent of the EU population. In the Commission, the Parliament and the Council, however, Germany consistently accounts for less than ten percent of civil servants, temporary and contract staff.
By Markus Grabitz
