The European Commission plans to propose new revenue streams and a budget overhaul in June. Among the measures is a handling fee of EUR 2 per package imported into the EU via e-commerce from third countries. The revenue would go toward the EU’s own resources. Meanwhile, the EU’s next research framework program, FP10, is expected to retain its independence.
By Corinna Visser
The CDU/CSU is marching through the committees on foreign and security policy. The fact that not even the chairmanship of the Development Aid Committee remained for the SPD is a source of annoyance.
By Markus Bickel
Two German bloggers have been spreading false information about Russia’s war against Ukraine for years. Now they’re facing consequences from the EU – and have been hit with sanctions.
By Almut Siefert
The new Israeli ground offensive is aimed at finally destroying Hamas. By any means necessary, according to the far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
By Markus Bickel
The EU Commission aims to reduce bureaucracy through omnibus legislation — but the impact so far has been limited. Eurochambres President Vladimír Dlouhý cautions that without bold simplification, Europe’s economic competitiveness could suffer lasting harm.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The Ministry of Defense could halt the construction of a German wind farm fitted with Chinese turbines and monitoring technology over concerns of espionage and sabotage. This would set a precedent that could pose serious problems for the offshore wind industry.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The previous Prime Minister Luis Montenegro of the Christian Democrats was able to increase his share of the vote. However, there are no allies to the left or right of his party to get him re-elected. And the right-wing radicals of Chega could take a liking to the opposition.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
According to the latest Commission forecasts, the economic outlook is rather gloomy. However, the German infrastructure package should boost growth considerably.
By Marc Winkelmann
