Olaf Scholz has won the election. But it is still undecided whether he or Armin Laschet will lead the new federal government. One thing is clear: the share of votes for a chancellor's party has never been lower. The potential coalition partners will demand a much greater say.
By Till Hoppe
The election campaign of the German Bundestag gets by without Europe. This has little to do with political reality but a lot with the simulation of political power and the public interests.
By Falk Steiner
The EU fears a crippling German government formation but is better prepared for the transition period than last time. Conflicts are emerging on the issues of defense and finance. An outlook on the coming months.
By Eric Bonse
The European Commission has come a good deal closer to its promise of standardized charging technology for mobile devices after a delay of more than ten years. With its proposal, it intends to standardize charging cable connections as a first step. After that, the authority also wants to standardize the charging devices.
By Jasmin Kohl
Energy prices in Europe are at a record high and there is no end to the rally in sight. Russian energy giant Gazprom and the legal dispute over the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline are also playing a decisive part. Observers accuse the group of artificially cutting gas supplies.
By Timo Landenberger
In the dispute with the USA, Australia and the United Kingdom, the European Union is sending a signal of unity. But the Europeans have no interest in an ice age with Washington.
By Redaktion Table
Angela Merkel's personal closeness to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has left its mark on the German neighbor's EU policy. Even before the federal election, it is clear that Rutte is now searching for his own way.
By Redaktion Table
