The notorious disunity of the traffic light coalition is also making waves in Brussels. A new database from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) has now provided figures on German votes for the first time, exclusively available to Table.Briefings. However, the EU Council Monitor also shows that majority decisions alone do not make the EU capable of acting.
By Till Hoppe
At the EU summit in Brussels, the heads of state and government discussed possible new sanctions against Iran and the dramatic situation in Ukraine. Ukraine is to receive additional air defense systems quickly.
By Stephan Israel
Enrico Letta and Mario Draghi are convinced that the EU is not built for today's world. In their report, they call for far-reaching reforms. From EU debt to the capital markets union to subsidies, they leave hardly any area untouched.
By Marc Winkelmann
Economic policy was actually supposed to be the focus of the special summit. Now the meeting of heads of state and government is being overshadowed by the situation in the Middle East. The agenda includes new sanctions against Iran.
By Stephan Israel
In its special report, the European Court of Auditors criticizes the transparency register of the EU institutions. Parliament, Council and Commission apply different strict rules. There are also loopholes for NGOs.
By Markus Grabitz
In his report on the internal market, former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta calls for a "5th freedom" for research and development. He wants to clear the jungle of rules in Europe with the help of regulations and standardization of company law.
By Till Hoppe
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
