Christian Democrat MEP Christian Ehler wants to bring about an EU regulation on academic freedom via a motion for a resolution. At the beginning of the legislative period, Commission President von der Leyen had held out the prospect of such a project.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Robert Fico has been Prime Minister of his country three times. In 2018, popular anger over the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak swept him from office. But Fico faces a comeback in the parliamentary elections in a few days.
By Redaktion Table
For the first time, the EU Commission has received reports from the major digital companies on their handling of targeted misinformation. The Commission is particularly concerned about Russian propaganda and upcoming, important elections. But the next important step has yet to be taken.
By Falk Steiner
The bloody escalation in northern Kosovo casts a bad light on the mediation efforts of EU foreign affairs envoy Josep Borrell and his special envoy Miroslav Lajčáku. They could be forced to make a course correction.
By Stephan Israel
The Ukraine war, the EU investigation into EVs or the anti-espionage law – EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis is working through many difficult issues in Beijing. The Latvian is taking a clear stance. However, he waited in vain for concrete concessions from Beijing. What is left is a long list of declarations of intent.
By Amelie Richter
