Social Democrats, Liberals and Greens are urging the EPP to agree on informal cooperation after the European elections but Ursula von der Leyen and Manfred Weber are also talking to right-wing parties. The power game could block important processes, but von der Leyen in particular has reason to hurry.
By Till Hoppe
The pro-Europe mood is not bad, says Stefanie Hartung, co-founder of Pulse of Europe. Nevertheless, the pro-European citizens' movement also sees a need for reform. Europe needs to strengthen its sense of community and improve its communication.
By Corinna Visser
At the end of May, the EU energy ministers will discuss how the expansion of the electricity grids can be accelerated. In the draft conclusions, they call on the Commission to issue guidelines on cost sharing and help prevent grid bottlenecks in local distribution grids.
By Manuel Berkel
After the European elections, the Greens want to have a say in the personnel tableau and the substantive guidelines in the new mandate. EPP leader Manfred Weber fears that there is too little common ground. There could be a dispute over these issues.
By Markus Grabitz
Get to know the "Top of the Table": the 100 key figures on the German-speaking European scene. Selected by the Europe.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics to administration, consulting, think tanks, foundations and NGOs. Today: the most important personalities from the consultancies.
By Redaktion Table
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen harshly criticized China's President Xi during his visit to Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron, on the other hand, praised him for his supposed diplomatic successes.
By Gabriel Bub
The days and weeks following the European elections will be dominated by negotiations on the transfer market. The political groups will try to attract new parties from the Member States as well as individual MEPs. An overview of what the political groups are hoping for.
By Markus Grabitz
The weak economy and strained public finances present the EU with a challenge that is exacerbated by climate change. Economists and politicians are now discussing whether EU monetary policy should become a climate policy instrument.
By Marc Winkelmann
Harmonizing the insolvency laws of the member states would be important for the capital market. However, there is considerable political resistance in the member states.
By Till Hoppe
Get to know the "Top of the Table": The 100 key figures on the German-speaking European scene. Selected by the Europe.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics to administration, consulting, think tanks, foundations and NGOs. Today: the most important personalities from NGOs.
By Redaktion Table
