The Socialist Party family (PES) is searching for a lead candidate for the European elections at the beginning of June. The leaders of the PES and the heads of the national socialist parties met at the two-day congress in Málaga, Spain. Time is of the essence.
By Markus Grabitz
Following the resignation of Prime Minister Antonio Costa in the wake of a corruption scandal, Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has announced early parliamentary elections. The corruption scandal could bring new voters to the extreme right.
By Redaktion Table
The more Moldova turns to the West, the more Russia involves it in a hybrid war. But the country is fighting back – also with the help of the EU.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Nature Restoration Law will enable the EU to meet its international obligations in relation to biodiversity and climate action. However, the agreement in the trilogue is not yet the end of the bitter political battle that began before the summer.
By Claire Stam
Commission President von der Leyen confirms that Ukraine has fulfilled more than 95% of the conditions for accession talks. Support comes from Berlin and the European Parliament.
By Stephan Israel
The Data Act is intended to establish a single European market for data, but companies fear for their trade secrets. The vote on the trilogue result in the plenary session of the European Parliament takes place against this backdrop.
By Corinna Visser
More transparency, less targeting: with new online rules the EU wants to protect citizens from external interference and manipulation. But the regulation comes too late for the European elections in June 2024.
By Eric Bonse
The Council Presidency is presenting new compromise proposals ahead of the meeting of EU finance ministers. These could bring forward the tough negotiations.
By Max Mustermann
The final trilogue for the highly controversial regulation on nature restoration is expected to take place on Thursday. Spanish Environment Minister Teresa Ribera will lead the negotiations.
By Claire Stam
The EU Parliament's Environment Committee has adopted its report on the Packaging Regulation, and the plenary is due to vote in November. It is uncertain whether the trilogue negotiations will be concluded before the European elections. The German government wants to address issues such as reusable systems now.
By Leonie Düngefeld
