The parties have presented their programs for the upcoming Bundestag elections. We analyze how the CDU/CSU, SPD, Greens, and FDP position themselves on EU-related issues.
By Till Hoppe
The EU and NATO are preparing for Donald Trump at a meeting in Brussels, without knowing exactly what the returnee intends to do with Ukraine, for example. Some participants take a clear stance against speculation about peace negotiations.
By Stephan Israel
The deal between the EU and Switzerland on a new basis for the bilateral relationship is within reach. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to announce the political agreement with Federal President Viola Amherd in Bern on Saturday. But an agreement has already failed once.
By Stephan Israel
The European Parliament has elected lawyer Teresa Anjinho as the new Ombudswoman. The Portuguese will take office in February. She succeeds the Irishwoman Emily O'Reilly, who has shaped the office.
By Marion Bergermann
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas set a new course at her first Foreign Affairs Council but immediately came up against old blockades. Together with Slovakia, Hungary blocked sanctions against Georgia's pro-Russian leadership.
By Stephan Israel
The recent dark doldrums and record-high electricity prices overshadowed the meeting of energy ministers. Sweden even imposed a condition on Germany for the approval of an important power line. However, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen provided more clarity on the 2040 renewables target.
By Manuel Berkel
Macron has found a successor to Michel Barnier in François Bayrou. The new prime minister must solve France's political, economic and social crisis. But he has a crucial problem.
By Claire Stam
Manfred Weber is the leader of the EPP group in the European Parliament and also heads the Christian Democrat party family. He claims a number of privileges for himself, such as an additional salary as party leader, a company car and driver at home and VIP treatment at the airport.
By Till Hoppe
The EU is facing uncertain times in the new year. Poland therefore wants to concentrate on the topics of security and energy. In addition, the finance ministers are to focus on possible efficiency gains to help difficult dossiers achieve a boost in integration.
By Eric Bonse
At the World LNG Summit in Berlin, the industry reveals why it expects further growth for liquefied natural gas and customers willing to pay for it. Meanwhile, according to experts, the new Trump administration wants to "eliminate" climate regulations for methane leaks.
By Manuel Berkel
