EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski is proposing a significant relaxation in the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy. However, experts believe that his plans are legally shaky.
By Julia Dahm
The CSDDD strengthens security of supply, could influence standards worldwide and provide new impetus for the economy, write Melanie Müller and Markus Löning in today's Opinion. Their conclusion: an EU supply chain law is in the interests of Germany and Europe in many respects.
By Redaktion Table
A follow-up solution to the protection status for Ukrainian refugees is a long way off: EU Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas wants to leave this to the next EU Commission.
By Falk Steiner
Donald Trump questions NATO's guarantee of assistance. German Chancellor Scholz and Polish Prime Minister Tusk reject the words – but are themselves calling for more commitment to security from all European allies.
By Till Hoppe
The Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka is alleged to have worked with the Russian secret service for many years. The Latvian security police have now summoned her. However, the authorities are encountering difficulties in their investigations.
By Redaktion Table
Russia is still circumventing the $60 limit on oil exports and is finding enough loopholes to import sanctioned goods. If the West does not succeed in stopping this, Putin will be able to continue financing the war against Ukraine.
By Viktor Funk
Because the Ministry for the Energy Transition has been eliminated in the government of France's new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, there is now another reorganization. A familiar face is moving to the Ministry of Agriculture.
By Claire Stam
Hungary's President Novák and former Justice Minister Varga have resigned following a controversial pardon. Both were prominent Fidesz politicians, with Varga slated to lead the European Parliament election list.
By Alina Leimbach
Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb clinched the presidency in Finland's runoff election, following the first round. The victory margin turned out to be narrower than expected.
By Redaktion Table
Raphaël Glucksmann emerges as the lead candidate for France's social democracy in the European elections. Two prominent Greens notably back him. Yet, the rest of the Green party is already attacking the staunch Europeanist.
By Claire Stam
