The European Parliament has moved to the right since the last election. The right-wing extremists are no longer content with window-dressing – they are trying to influence legislation. But by no means in all policy areas.
By Markus Grabitz
The United Kingdom is once again aligning itself more closely with the EU when it comes to financing its increasing military spending. Both sides could sign a defense pact at a summit in London.
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More and more employees are being managed and evaluated by AI and algorithms. The social ministers are holding informal talks on this today. However, not everyone believes that a new law is necessary.
By Alina Leimbach
The Trump administration is shaking the confidence of the financial markets in US government bonds and the dollar. This presents an opportunity for the euro – it could become the global reserve currency. But only under certain conditions.
By Marc Winkelmann
European administrations and companies still mainly use the services of US digital service providers. Open source solutions could pave the way to European digital sovereignty.
By Corinna Visser
The EU states have agreed on more flexibility in filling gas storage facilities. However, an important indicator for security of supply in the coming winter remains volatile. The Council Presidency now wants to pick up the pace in the trilogue with the Parliament.
By Manuel Berkel
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
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
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 European Court of Auditors (ECA) is calling on the Commission to improve the transparency of NGO funding. In its report, it lists numerous points of criticism. Among other things, it criticizes the fact that NGOs were encouraged to lobby EU institutions with agreements on operating grants.
By Markus Grabitz
