Just before the elections in Russia in mid-March, Russian troops report territorial gains in Ukraine. However, the situation at the front has actually stalled. Both sides are struggling for more ammunition and replenishment of soldiers.
By Viktor Funk
In Brussels, former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta presented the initial interim results of his report on the future of the single market. He advocated for increased market integration, anticipating political conflicts.
By Marc Winkelmann
Shortly before the deadline, the outgoing EU Commission published its White Paper on digital connectivity, addressing issues on which it had made little progress during this legislative period. There were good reasons for this.
By Falk Steiner
In its interim report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the EU Commission finds few critical words. However, experts disagree as to whether the RRF serves as a model for dealing with challenges in the future, for example in defense.
By Marc Winkelmann
Commission President von der Leyen is being pressured by her party family to question the end of the combustion engine in 2035 in the European election campaign. There are also initial movements back towards the combustion engine in the industry and in important export markets.
By Markus Grabitz
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to keep her promise to reduce bureaucracy: on Thursday, the European Commission will present its proposals. Member states should, for example, be able to act more flexibly in the national implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy.
By Julia Dahm
Ursula von der Leyen's plans in the event of her re-election focus on strengthening the competitiveness of European companies. She also wants to set priorities in the area of security. She is to be elected at an EPP congress at the beginning of March.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Council and Parliament have agreed on a provision that gives states more leeway within the framework of cohesion programs. However, the three percent deficit limit and administrative hurdles significantly restrict the additional flexibility.
By Marc Winkelmann
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
