Thanks to rising poll ratings, the far-left parties are confident about the European elections. However, internal power struggles and differences of opinion on foreign policy are likely to make forming a coalition more difficult.
By Eric Bonse
The success of the controversial short video platform TikTok is attracting other parties. One driving idea: not to leave the platform and its young users to the AfD. But there are pitfalls.
By Falk Steiner
The La Hulpe Declaration is intended to set out the social policy guidelines for the coming legislative period. The momentum for social policy has weakened recently. It is still unclear whether all member states will support the declaration.
By Alina Leimbach
In the Capital Markets Union project, the centralization of market supervision is moving into the realm of political feasibility. In the German government, however, Minister Lindner is putting the brakes on.
By Marc Winkelmann
Hungary is currently being kept on its toes by mass protests against the government. The opposition wants to turn the upcoming European elections into a mood test for Orbán. Several parties could bring Hungarian members back to the EPP group.
By Alina Leimbach
The votes were less close than many expected: MEPs approved the reform package consisting of ten individual regulations. The vote is also likely to influence the European election campaign.
By Eric Bonse
The debt rules are forcing savings, while the need for investment is increasing. At the same time, the Next Generation EU investment program is coming to an end. A discussion about a successor program will be unavoidable – but the political hurdles are high.
By Marc Winkelmann
Shortly before the elections, the economics ministers of Germany, France and Italy are backing an ambitious EU industrial policy. They agree that bureaucracy must be reduced and the economy protected from unfair competition. Another demand is likely to cause tensions in Berlin.
By Marc Winkelmann
Björn Seibert is leading the campaign of EPP top candidate Ursula von der Leyen. The 43-year-old is von der Leyen's closest colleague in the Commission. EU diplomat Alexander Winterstein will be the spokesperson for the campaign.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU-US TTC Trade and Technology Council has brought visible successes in technology policy. The Americans were more dismissive when it came to trade policy. Nevertheless, the German industry wants to continue the dialog.
By Corinna Visser
