Catalan separatists in Spain are turning their backs on the left-wing minority government of Prime Minister Sánchez, raising the specter of fresh elections or a no confidence vote.
By Redaktion Table
The European business umbrella organization Business Europe wants the European Council and Parliament to implement the US trade deal with as few changes as possible. However, a number of proposed amendments are being debated in Parliament.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
Despite recent setbacks, production capacities for climate-friendly hydrogen will grow strongly by 2030, writes the International Energy Agency in a new analysis. However, the EU is likely to miss its target for biogas by a wide margin.
By Manuel Berkel
Employee representatives in EU-wide companies will have more rights in future. Following agreement in the trilogue, the Council has now formally approved the corresponding amendment to the law. This was the final step for it to come into force.
By Marion Bergermann
Get to know the "Top 100 of the Table 2025": The 100 movers and shakers of the Europe.Table scene selected by the Europe.Table editorial team in ten categories: Politics, Business, Administration, Consulting, Associations and Think Tanks to Foundations, Science, NGOs and Society.
By Redaktion Table
The opportunities for closer cooperation between the EU and countries of Southeast Asia have never been better. At the ASEAN Summit, however, the Europeans are just one partner among many. EU investment in the region is stagnating.
By Leonardo Pape
The cancellation of Foreign Minister Wadephul’s trip to China at short notice highlights the difficult situation in German-Chinese relations. Against this backdrop, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers one of her clearest China speeches to date in Berlin.
By Amelie Richter, Stefan Braun and Fabian Peltsch
Head of government Robert Fico has announced that his country cannot be expected to provide any funds to support Ukraine at EU level. However, Slovakia could be indirectly involved through sales by the Slovakian arms industry.
By Marion Bergermann
In 2026, EUR 57.1 billion is to be spent on defense from France’s strapped treasury. In the medium term, Paris will have to spend even more if it wants to meet the NATO requirements. Experts present plans on how this could work.
By Gabriel Bub
Nobody wants to govern with Geert Wilders anymore. The Christian Democrats and Social Democrats have a chance of leading the next coalition. The question is how the government can stay on course with defense and invest in housing and healthcare at the same time.
By Stephan Israel
