The CDU/CSU and SPD are decidedly pro-European in their coalition agreement. Read what they specifically intend to do and how they want to avoid German votes.
By Till Hoppe
With only one dissenting vote from Hungary, the EU decided on Wednesday to impose counter-tariffs worth EUR 20.9 billion on US products in response to the US steel and aluminum tariffs.
By Marc Winkelmann
The EU Commission wants to bring Europe to the forefront of global AI development with a comprehensive package of measures. As part of the AI Continent Action Plan, it is calling on the industry and member states to participate.
By Corinna Visser
Indirect talks on Iran's nuclear program are to take place between Tehran and Washington this weekend. Russia welcomes this; Israel is cautious.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
US President Trump imposes additional tariffs of 104% on Chinese goods. However, Beijing does not want to back down. The trade conflict between the two economic powers also has the EU Commission and industry up in arms.
By Till Hoppe
Niclas Herbst's report on the discharge of the Commission for 2023 criticizes the Commission's NGO funding. The text received a broad majority in committee and will be voted on in plenary in May. It remains to be seen whether a committee of inquiry into the NGO contracts will be set up.
By Markus Grabitz
US President Donald Trump wants the EU to buy more gas, oil and coal. However, the price of gas could at least rise in the short term as a result of the tariff policy. In addition, emissaries from Brussels have so far met with little real interest in Washington.
By Manuel Berkel
The President of the German Chemical Industry Association, Markus Steilemann, argues for the complete abolition of the European sustainability reporting rules, even if this only succeeds in parliament with the help of far-right parties.
By Marc Winkelmann
European climate politicians are currently debating the EU climate target for 2040, but CDU MEP Peter Liese believes it is much more important to clarify the interim target for 2035 first – for good reasons.
By Lukas Knigge
