Five issues are likely to dominate European energy policy this year. Why the issue of costs is forcing its way back onto the agenda.
By Manuel Berkel
Finland’s Foreign Minister Valtonen and Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nausėda are the first two explicit supporters of Ukraine to attend the German CSU’s party conference in Seeon. Nauseda believes that strength is the best way to negotiate with Russia.
By Magdalena Latz
Following further commitments by the European Commission, a majority in the Council for the agreement is now within reach. However, there is still a need for clarification on one point.
By Julia Dahm
The heads of state and government were surprised by the harshness of the US statements – and are now relying on more moderate forces in Congress. The future of NATO is also at stake.
By Lisa-Martina Klein, Nana Brink, Michael Bröcker and Till Hoppe
Non-aligned MEP Fabio De Masi is taking Ursula von der Leyen to court, citing questions about her contacts with the arms industry that he believes should have been answered more quickly and comprehensively.
By Marion Bergermann
At the meeting in Paris, numerous European heads of government and state agreed on security guarantees to support a possible future peace in Ukraine. Exactly what role Germany will play in this is still unclear.
By Gabriel Bub and Maria Mitrov
Shortly before the Council decision on the EU-Mercosur agreement, Commission President von der Leyen approaches critics with proposals for minor changes to the agricultural budget.
By Julia Dahm
In the dispute over Greenland fueled by US President Donald Trump, the major European partners have declared their support for the Artic Island and for Denmark
By Redaktion Table
European personalities are calling for an independent EU foreign policy following the US attack on Venezuela and Trump’s national security strategy. The action committee is calling for a greater capacity to act strategically as well as federalism in Europe.
By Lukas Knigge
In the December plenary session, the Christian Democrats decided four important votes drawing on the support of far-right parties. The S&D Group is set to discuss ending the informal cooperation within the Von der Leyen platform.
By Markus Grabitz
