In the Sahel country of Niger, the military has ousted the democratically elected president. The European Union has been working closely with the state in the Central Sahel on security, migration and development. The way forward is still unclear.
By Lucia Weiß
The EU is proud to have launched the first comprehensive AI regulation with the AI Act. But now the Americans are stepping up the pace and creating facts with voluntary commitments. They are placing a different emphasis on their AI strategy than the Europeans.
By Corinna Visser
Offshore wind farms in Europe often no longer require government subsidies. In fact, they are so lucrative that companies pay billions for such licenses. However, a different wind is blowing in China and the UK, the world's largest offshore markets.
By Redaktion Table
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is intended to make connected products more secure – from the connected home to industrial applications. Now that the European Parliament and member states have hammered out their positions, there is clear criticism of the proposed legal texts.
By Falk Steiner
In the European elections on June 9, candidates in Germany are competing for 96 seats in the Strasbourg Parliament. In the list compilation process, which is currently underway in the parties, it is also a question of gender, party wings and regional roots. Some Members of Parliament will have to fear for their place in Parliament.
By Markus Grabitz
The designated German ambassador in Moscow, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, has a difficult job ahead of him. Although Russia has expelled embassy staff several times, he sees his appointment as a positive sign, he says in an interview with Viktor Funk.
By Viktor Funk
Since the end of the grain agreement, Ukrainian agriculture has been under massive pressure. The EU therefore wants to increase capacities on the solidarity corridors. However, this cannot be implemented quickly.
By Henrike Schirmacher
The election in Spain has brought a stalemate between right-wing and left-wing parties. Separatist parties such as those led by Carles Puigdemont will now help decide whether Prime Minister Sánchez can remain in office – but they are demanding a high price for their support.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
The Parliament is sorting itself in the debate on the European Media Freedom Act. The Culture Committee has recently taken a position, the Civil Liberties Committee has also adopted the report. The first directional decisions have been made, with more to follow in September.
By Falk Steiner
Vox's performance in Spain confirms the trend: as things stand, the conservative ECR group will benefit most from the European elections in June. EPP leader Manfred Weber, on the other hand, must expect losses – and is thus opening up to possible right-wing alliances. What these could look like.
By Markus Grabitz
