Interior ministers are highlighting the new German-Italian unity. At a trilateral meeting with France, the three countries focused on “new measures” such as repatriation centers.
By Almut Siefert
The European Union must not only become less dependent on fossil fuels itself. It must also invest in secure energy supplies from partners and neighboring countries, says Apostolos Thomadakis, head of the Financial Markets and Institutions unit at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) think tank.
By Apostolos Thomadakis
The European Union is preparing to test its mutual assistance clause under a range of scenarios. Cyprus and Greece want to raise Article 42(7) at the informal summit in Nicosia. At the meeting of EU leaders, Kaja Kallas is expected to brief leaders on the bloc’s security situation.
By Stephan Israel
Bulgaria’s former president, Rumen Radev, has a good chance of becoming the leading political force on Sunday with his left-wing nationalist party, Progressive Bulgaria (PB). A former military officer, Radev is skeptical of NATO, the EU, and support for Ukraine.
By Frank Stier and Stephan Israel
A Commission delegation is traveling to Budapest today. The aim is to hold talks with the team of election winner Péter Magyar. Time is of the essence, as Ukraine needs the blocked loan, and EU funds for Hungary could expire in August.
By Stephan Israel
After lengthy discussions, the industrial electricity price is finally set to be introduced. The German government hopes this will prevent the relocation of production capacity and promote electrification.
By Alex Veit
During the negotiations for the deal, the European Commission took into account the cumulative impact of free trade agreements on domestic agriculture.
By Antonia Zimmermann
Geopolitical tensions are shifting priorities in the European venture capital market. Investors are increasingly aiming to achieve strategic autonomy – while fundraising has become more challenging.
By Corinna Visser
In its preliminary findings, the Commission has informed Google of the steps the company must take to make its search data available to competitors. The goal is to foster greater competition, including in the rapidly growing AI market.
By Corinna Visser
The planned revision of the European Air Passenger Rights Regulation has been touted for years as a necessary modernization, according to the head of Flightright. But it could actually lower the level of protection. Abandoning the process would be better than settling for a compromise.
By Jan-Frederik Arnold
