From the Baltic states to Brussels: At the Munich Security Conference, Europe is facing growing pressure to shoulder more of the burden of the global division of labor with the USA in terms of security policy. Especially within NATO.
By Markus Bickel
Six months after coming into force, the DSA is now becoming the law for significantly more online service providers. The first changes are already making themselves felt – even if enforcement will still be a problem for the time being. A German group of authorities is getting ready.
By Falk Steiner
The countries supporting Ukraine are focusing on long-term aid. At the meeting of the so-called Ramstein Group in Brussels on Wednesday, there were hardly any new current commitments for military equipment, but there were further preparations for ongoing arms deliveries.
By Thomas Wiegold
In the Single Market and Competitiveness Report, the EU Commission calls for better and more uniform implementation of EU directives. A coalition of business associations is pushing for an even more ambitious integration agenda.
By Marc Winkelmann
Ursula von der Leyen and the CDU have often been at odds, but the two have reconnected in time for the European elections. On Monday, party leader Merz will nominate the Commission President as the lead candidate.
By Till Hoppe
In an interview with Bernhard Pötter, climate economist Ottmar Edenhofer calls for a new financial structure to reward investments in net-zero technologies and support emerging countries with a carbon price.
By Lukas Knigge
Member states and the European Parliament have agreed on new fiscal rules. Experts consider these better than the rigid old rules of the Stability and Growth Pact. Nevertheless, they could prevent the investments needed to achieve the climate targets.
By Marc Winkelmann
Numerous EU dossiers are still open, but the current legislative period is fast approaching its end. We provide an overview of which legislative acts are still to be adopted before the elections on June 9 – and for which time is running out.
By Till Hoppe
EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski is proposing a significant relaxation in the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy. However, experts believe that his plans are legally shaky.
By Julia Dahm
Russia is still circumventing the $60 limit on oil exports and is finding enough loopholes to import sanctioned goods. If the West does not succeed in stopping this, Putin will be able to continue financing the war against Ukraine.
By Viktor Funk
