The EU is creating a joint procurement mechanism to make it easier for European companies to purchase strategic raw materials.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU talent pool has two tasks. Firstly, it is intended to alleviate the shortage of skilled workers in the EU. Secondly, it should pave the way for immigrants to enter the EU legally. The Council and Parliament have given it the green light in the trilogue.
By Alina Leimbach
The WWF responds to the position of the Association of German Forest Owners (AGDW) on the EU law for deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR) from last week. The argument that it would create a “bureaucratic monster” is absurd, it says.
By Johannes Zahnen
In a vote that was delayed until the last minute, a majority of member states agreed to new trade protection measures for the ferroalloy industry. Industry association Euroalliages is relieved.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
On Wednesday, the Commission will decide on its pension package. As two drafts show, it wants to reduce the requirements for pan-European pension products and adapt the directive on occupational pensions.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The German government and the CDU/CSU should make greater use of Ursula von der Leyen’s wide-ranging power to further deepen the single market. After all, the success of the single market is closely linked to Germany’s prosperity — and holds further potential.
By Linn Selle
Get to know the ”Top 100 of the Table 2025”: The 100 decisive minds of the Europe.Table scene. Selected by the Europe.Table editorial team in ten categories: Politics, Business, Administration, Consulting, Associations, Think Tanks, Foundations, Science, NGOs and Society.
By Redaktion Table
The Federation of German Industry has criticized the European Space Act for being too bureaucratic and creating additional costs for the space industry. Instead, it is calling for less regulation and a clear division of responsibilities.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission President has presented three options on meeting Ukraine’s financial requirements. In addition to bilateral grants, these could include joint debt instruments. The Commission is accommodating Belgian interests in its preferred option of reparation loans using frozen funds from the Russian central bank.
By Stephan Israel
At 1.2%, Germany’s GDP growth in 2026 will be slightly lower than the EU average. At the same time, the Commission forecasts that Germany will exceed the contractual EU deficit limit of three percent this year and in the next two years.
By Marion Bergermann
