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
In a final, 16-hour trilogue negotiation, the Belgian Council Presidency and the negotiators from the EU Parliament reached an agreement on the reform of EU debt rules. Although the outcome largely aligns with the Council's position, it is intended to create minor additional leeways for investments.
By Marc Winkelmann
The strong centrifugal forces within the German government are also being felt at the EU level. FDP ministers are causing turbulence in the Council with sudden maneuvers – and facing harsh criticism for it.
By Till Hoppe
