Russia, rule of law, debts: The right-wing election wins worry Brussels. However, experts warn against panic-mongering – the leeway of a new government is limited.
By Eric Bonse
The conservative center-right coalition led by Fratelli d'Italia party leader Georgia Meloni becomes the strongest force in the Italian parliament, according to projections. However, many Italians sat out the election.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
The chairmanship of a European party family has so far been an honorary position. That is the case if the party leader also sits in the European Parliament and is, therefore, financially secure. Under Manfred Weber, who recently became party and group leader of the EPP, things could now change.
By Markus Grabitz
Even before the emergency meeting of energy ministers on September 30, the EU Commission intends to propose new measures to calm the electricity and gas markets. Meanwhile, Poland is preparing its own law for lower electricity prices.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Commission actually wanted to write a report on the planned Social Taxonomy by the end of the year. Its advisory body has already presented ideas, but after the heated discussion on Environmental Taxonomy, there seems to be a lack of political will – and priority.
By Leonie Düngefeld
German companies are some of the biggest investors in China. Some are spending tens of billions on new projects. Analysts warn of increasing risks. But for the big players, growth in China is still just too tempting. Meanwhile, the Chinese sites of German companies continue to decouple themselves from the rest of the world.
By Nico Beckert
In the face of rising energy and food prices across Germany and Europe, voices from politics and industry are growing louder calling for less disruptive climate and environmental policies. Stricter environmental regulations and high carbon prices are being met with more criticism than ever before. And criticism is also increasingly being heard in the crisis.
By Lukas Knigge
Michael Gahler, foreign policy spokesman for the EPP Group, doubts that Russia's President Putin will be able to mobilize the announced 300,000 troops. The West should continue to support Ukraine, he demands in an interview by Ella Joyner – and to jointly deliver 200 Leopard tanks.
By Ella Joyner
An impending energy shortage is not one of Belgium's problems, but massively rising prices are. The country is facing a series of protests, and the yellow vests are also making a comeback. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo hopes for help from Brussels, so far in vain.
By Eric Bonse
The EU has already launched important digital topics after the summer break, but with the Chips Act and CSAM, further important legal acts are pending. Part 2 of our digital projects overview in fall 2022.
By Redaktion Table
