Germany’s crisis-hit auto industry sees India as a major growth opportunity. But to unlock it, tariffs must fall. Traveling with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, companies are hoping for a breakthrough in free-trade negotiations.
By Julia Fiedler
For the second time in a row, political groups to the right of the EPP have suffered losses in Manuel Müller’s seat projection.
By Manuel Müller
Slovakia plans to sign a nuclear cooperation agreement with the US next week. Prime Minister Fico is attending the ceremony in Washington, which will advance the construction of a new reactor block with Westinghouse.
By Redaktion Table
EU diplomats want the signing of an FTA with the Mercosur states to be seen as proof that the European Union has recognized the signs of the times and is capable of acting strategically. However, the decision comes at a political price for the bloc.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
While the US is mesmerized by large language models (LLMs), European AI experts and research sponsors are pursuing alternatives. One of these projects was initiated by the German agency Sprind.
By David Matthews and Martin Greenacre
Criticism of the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism CBAM continues unabated. The German Foundation for Family Businesses commissioned a study into alternatives and is proposing adjustments.
By Lukas Knigge
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the immediate release of all protesters detained in Iran and the full restoration of internet access across the country.
By Redaktion Table
The number of applications for international protection recorded by the European Union Agency for Asylum fell significantly again in 2025.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission is planning a new strategy for vocational training. The BDA, DIHK and ZDH are proactively making demands in this area. They fear that otherwise, the wrong signals may be given.
By Anna Parrisius
US President Trump is making a grab for the island in the far north to strengthen his own position vis-à-vis Europe, China and Russia. Table.briefings explains the context.
By Till Hoppe, Nana Brink, Lisa-Martina Klein and Fabian Peltsch
