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
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
Journalist Can Dündar sees the establishment of the Democratic Alliance for Diversity and Renewal (Dava) party as an attempt by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to exert influence on politics in Germany and Europe. The party is set to compete in the European elections.
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
Christiane Schneider will become the new Parliamentary Manager for the German CDU/CSU group in the European Parliament. Her predecessor, Markus Pieper, will be appointed as the Commissioner for SMEs.
By Markus Grabitz
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
Bytedance sought to suspend its gatekeeper status under the Digital Markets Act. However, the European Court saw no reason to temporarily suspend the administrative act.
By Falk Steiner
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
At the informal meeting of EU industry ministers, the European Internal Market Commissioner praised the progress the EU has made towards a European industrial policy. He advocates for subsidies at the European level rather than the national level.
By Marc Winkelmann
