The federal government paralyzed, far-right and populist parties on the rise: the results of the state elections in Saxony and Thuringia are alarming Brussels and other EU capitals.
By Till Hoppe
A bitter dispute is raging in Spain between platform economy companies and the authorities. The issue is whether the couriers are employees. The dispute shows how difficult it is to get to grips with the industry.
By Alina Leimbach
There is a gap between the EU states' military support for Ukraine and the actual deliveries. At the informal meeting in Brussels, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell urged the foreign ministers to put their money where their mouth is.
By Stephan Israel
Illegal content can also be found on other platforms. Nevertheless, Telegram plays a special role. Experts therefore do not assume that the heads of the other platforms will also face prosecution.
By Corinna Visser
CDU leader Friedrich Merz has caught the EU off guard with his statements on asylum policy. But what he is calling for is largely difficult to implement. At the same time, EU law already offers some possibilities, according to Brussels.
By Eric Bonse
Until recently, the left-wing alliance NFP celebrated itself as the winner of the parliamentary elections in France. However, the left-wing forces are now so divided that a split is imminent. This would be a success for President Macron's calculations.
By Claire Stam
With the increase in climate-related extreme events, inflation through supply shocks threatens to become the norm. Experts recommend rethinking the division of roles between the ECB and governments. However, they disagree on how far the ECB should go in the fight against climate change.
By Marc Winkelmann
The President wants equal numbers of female and male commissioners in the new term of office, but the governments have hardly nominated any women so far. How von der Leyen still wants to ensure equality.
By Till Hoppe
French President Emmanuel Macron intervenes in the formation of the government. To this end, he is receiving the party and parliamentary group leaders for "a series of talks" at the Élysée Palace. Time is pressing, as the preparation of the 2025 budget is due to begin in September.
By Claire Stam
The European Union wants to become independent of Russian gas by 2027. A renowned think tank is convinced that the member states will not have to wait that long. But there are still uncertainties – and Hungary is blocking progress.
By Manuel Berkel
