The EU Commission is starting work on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and is campaigning to retain elements of the Corona Recovery Fund. At the same time, EU officials put criticism of the delayed implementation into perspective.
By Marc Winkelmann
Former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is the new Prime Minister of France. He must now form a government that is capable of surviving a vote of no confidence, which puts the Rassemblement National in the role of kingmaker.
By Claire Stam
Before the Commissioners are appointed, they have to undergo a hearing in the relevant specialist committees of the European Parliament and provide information on possible conflicts of interest. But this takes time.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Court of Justice overturns Competition Commissioner Vestager's decision to prohibit the takeover of Grail by Illumina. This raises the question of how the competition authorities can intervene when large companies swallow up small rivals.
By Till Hoppe
For six months now, large platforms have had to comply with the rules of the Digital Market Act (DMA) as gatekeepers. A lot has happened since then, but the Commission is not keeping up with enforcement, say experts.
By Corinna Visser
In a new report, the EU Court of Auditors warns of major delays in the national implementation of the European Recovery Fund. Court of Auditors member Ivana Maletić calls for an extension of the deadline.
By Marc Winkelmann
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
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
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
