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
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 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
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
Frans Timmermans will leave Brussels. Even though the future of the Green Deal chief had been the subject of speculation for months, it was the news of the day in EU circles. The Commission Vice-President plans to become Prime Minister for the new red-green alliance in the Netherlands.
By Lukas Knigge
The candidate of the conservative Partido Popular is clearly ahead of Prime Minister Sánchez in the polls. Before Sunday's new elections, Alberto Núñez Feijóo is distancing himself from the far-right Vox party by referring to his "political biography" – but could still be dependent on it.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
Mobile operator 1 1 plans to build a new 5G network entirely without Huawei components. The company is partnering with Japan's Rakuten for this purpose. This shows that it is possible to proceed without relying on the Chinese company. However, for established providers, such a conversion would be very costly.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
US economist Fiona Scott Morton is stepping down as Chief Economist of the Directorate General for Competition, but this does not end the debate about the personnel matter. Berlin and other capitals criticize France's campaign against the American.
By Till Hoppe
