The Social Democratic lead candidate for the European elections wants to score points with successes in social policy. However, he has no support from either his native Luxembourg or Germany. His first election campaign appearances are modest.
By Eric Bonse
The new, more climate-friendly HVO fuels are significantly more expensive than diesel. The ongoing reform of the EU Energy Tax Directive could change this. Without help from Brussels, private motorists will probably continue to fill up with fossil fuels, says the en2x association.
By Manuel Berkel
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 companies.
By Redaktion Table
It often depends on the favor of the party leader whether a politician is allowed to run for a promising position in the European Parliament. This has consequences for the professionalism of work in the European Parliament.
By Markus Grabitz
Following the affair involving AfD MEP Krah, MEPs are calling for additional measures against foreign interference and corruption. The new ethics body for the EU institutions and stricter transparency rules are not enough, criticize NGOs.
By Eric Bonse
Seven years after his Sorbonne speech, French President Emmanuel Macron returned to the renowned Parisian university. There, he called for a new paradigm for security and industrial policy – and pleaded for a "common investment shock".
By Claire Stam
The new Commission will have to tackle new tasks in digital policy. Parliamentarians are calling for a focus on the implementation and improvement of existing laws. Legislation should also become more flexible.
By Corinna Visser
MEPs will be elected in the European elections in June, but the poker game for high-ranking Commission jobs has long since begun. The Italian head of government Meloni in particular seems to be studying her hand carefully.
By Redaktion Table
The Digital Services Act is already here – but the accompanying German law is not. It is due to pass the Bundesrat on Friday. The Federal Network Agency is waiting for it to come into force.
By Falk Steiner
The European Court of Auditors sees a lack of progress in the decarbonization of cars. The ramp-up of electric vehicles is taking a long time, the charging infrastructure is not evenly developed and China dominates battery production.
By Markus Grabitz
