German armaments and chemical companies receive more than €130 million from the EU for armaments projects. The projects involve the production of ammunition and missiles.
By Redaktion Table
Roderick Kefferpütz developed the desire to work in international politics while crossing the Atlantic on a Canadian sailing ship. Since May 2023, he has headed the Heinrich Böll Foundation's office at the European Union in Brussels.
By Redaktion Table
The EU has opened an office in Greenland and concluded two agreements. The aim is to promote education and the energy sector in the Arctic region.
By Corinna Visser
The partnership between the EU and Egypt also includes closer cooperation on migration. In Cairo, von der Leyen also warns of a famine in Gaza.
By Corinna Visser
Negotiations between Bern and Brussels on a new basis for bilateral relations begin today. In Switzerland, however, the opponents of a deal with the EU still have the upper hand at the second attempt.
By Stephan Israel
Germany and several other member states abstained from the highly controversial project. However, the Belgian Council Presidency managed to persuade Italy and France to change their minds – and thus achieve the necessary majority in the Council.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Member States adopted the EU Packaging Regulation by a large majority. The German government also agreed at the last minute but expressed reservations.
By Till Hoppe
The European Parliament reports an agreement in the dispute over common transparency standards for the EU institutions. However, the EPP does not support the compromise and the Council wants to remain outside for the time being.
By Eric Bonse
The Malte Gallée case continues to occupy the Green Group in the European Parliament. There are doubts about the rules that the Greens adopted in 2019 to prevent harassment. Confidentiality protection was so strong that it was impossible to clarify the allegations.
By Markus Grabitz
