Distrust is growing in the "Von der Leyen coalition". The pro-European groups in the European Parliament accuse EPP leader Manfred Weber of making common cause with the far right. Even EPP members fear negative consequences for the hearings of the Commissioners-designate.
By Markus Grabitz
Moldova's President Maia Sandu has narrowly won the referendum on anchoring EU integration in the constitution. The country remains divided, and Moscow is likely to feel vindicated in its hybrid warfare by the narrow result.
By Stephan Israel
The Federal Ministry of Economics wants to redistribute the costs for the expansion of the European electricity grid between the member states. The role of the existing players in grid planning should also be reconsidered.
By Manuel Berkel
Emmanuel Macron, Ursula von der Leyen and Mario Draghi agree: the EU needs European Telekom champions to become more innovative. To this end, they want to relax competition law. However, experts doubt the connection.
By Corinna Visser
Zelenskiy came to Brussels to promote his "victory plan". However, the response from the heads of state and government was muted. The plan found no mention in the summit's conclusions. On the topic of migration, a further tightening of policies became apparent.
By Stephan Israel
In a preparatory document for the designated Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, his Directorate-General shows toughness towards Russia. It hints at concessions to France on the nuclear issue. An alternative to the division of electricity price zones is also outlined.
By Manuel Berkel
Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants to present his "victory plan" at the EU summit. However, the debate about Europe's migration policy is likely to overshadow the Ukrainian president's concerns.
By Stephan Israel
Travel costs of up to €18,000 per person were incurred when the Italian coastguard brought the first 16 asylum seekers to Albania. Their asylum application is to be decided there in a fast-track procedure. The opposition speaks of an "ugly, cynical and expensive operation".
By Almut Siefert
Disputes over nuclear energy and Russian gas dominate the first regular meeting of energy ministers under the Hungarian Presidency. The outgoing Energy Commissioner makes an emotional appeal to the member states.
By Manuel Berkel
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is breaking with Macron's supply-side policy. He is relying on tax increases to reduce the high deficit. Companies and the wealthy should pay higher taxes.
By Claire Stam
