The European Court of Auditors criticizes an inadequate exchange of information between EU authorities in the fight against fraud. It recommends a central archive system to avoid duplicated reports and improve cooperation.
By Marion Bergermann
In the struggle for a ceasefire, Friedrich Merz and his counterparts are proposing a multinational force to help Ukraine — within the country itself, if necessary.
By Stefan Braun, Sara Sievert and Viktor Funk
Following agreement on the EU’s 2040 climate target, the result was criticized as a watering down of the European climate architecture. In an interview with Table.Briefings, German State Secretary for the Environment Jochen Flasbarth disagrees.
By Lukas Knigge
Berlin is the venue for Monday’s peace negotiations for Ukraine. The Ukrainian President met with a US delegation in advance. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz came to greet him but did not take part.
By Stephan Israel and Marion Bergermann
The NATO Secretary General will discuss the links between energy and security policy with EU energy ministers on Monday. In an interview with Table.Briefings, his chief advisor for hybrid threats explains the issues Mark Rutte will be discussing.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission wants to sign a free trade agreement with Mercosur countries next Saturday. So far, there is no qualified majority in the Council and Parliament could still put a spanner in the works.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The EU has created an important basis for using Russian central bank assets for Ukraine. 25 of the 27 member states voted in favor of an indefinite ban on the retransfer of funds established in the EU to Russia.
By Redaktion Table
EU member states have agreed on fishing quotas for 2026, avoiding a previous plan for cuts in the Mediterranean. The agreement sets catch quotas for various waters and rewards more sustainable fishing practices with additional days.
By Redaktion Table
The goal of sending only ten percent of municipal waste to landfill sites will have negative consequences for creating a circular economy. Instead of adhering to it in the Environmental Omnibus, stricter rules are needed for waste treatment.
By Janek Vähk
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has become the key European authority in the Ukraine crisis. His resolute stance makes Germany the most important counterweight to Russia on the continent.
By Stefan Braun
