The Commission wants to unleash the Single Market. The ten greatest barriers are to be tackled. A draft of the communication, which the College intends to adopt on May 21, is available to Table.Briefings.
By Markus Grabitz
The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined TikTok EUR 530 million for violating the GDPR and transparency obligations. TikTok rejects the accusations.
By Corinna Visser
André Denk is to take over as head of the European Defense Agency and would be the first military man to head the agency.
By Stephan Israel
China has lifted sanctions against four MEPs. However, former parliamentarians and actors such as Merics are still on the sanctions list. There is also criticism of a lack of transparency on the part of the EU Parliament leadership.
By Amelie Richter
At the congress of the Christian Democratic party family, the delegates elected the party leadership. Ten out of twelve candidates prevailed. The Catalan Dolors Montserrat becomes Secretary General.
By Markus Grabitz
Belgium introduces a repair index based on the French model. Consumer associations are satisfied, while professional associations doubt the usefulness of a national index.
By Claire Stam
There was a slight decrease in the number of people at risk of poverty in the EU in 2024. However, the EU still falls well short of its self-imposed target.
By Alina Leimbach
Germany and other EU states want to use an exemption clause in the EU debt rules to increase their defense spending. The Commission is expecting further applications.
By Redaktion Table
First a dispute, now a deal: The US and Ukraine have agreed on a joint reconstruction fund. Washington is apparently to receive preferential access to raw materials projects. A conflict of interest with the EU is also emerging.
By Viktor Funk
