Klaus-Heiner Lehne became politically active at the age of 17. Today, he works for the European Court of Auditors, checking whether the recipients of EU funding are using it as intended.
By Clara Baldus
The 47-year-old head of government of Estonia is regarded as the "Iron Lady" of the North. Not least because of her unrelenting stance towards Russia, many NATO allies would consider her the right choice for the post of High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
By Redaktion Table
Yolanda Díaz wanted to give the Spanish left new momentum. However, her electoral alliance Sumar achieved a disastrous result in the European elections. The question of her resignation remains open.
By Redaktion Table
Brazil and Europe should work more closely together – that is the mission of Cesar Cunha Campos, Managing Director of the powerful Brazilian foundation Getulio Vargas Europe (FGV). The Mercosur free trade agreement would only be the first step.
By Redaktion Table
As a student in Kyiv, Ivanna Volochiy organized the protests of the Orange Revolution, later her attachment to Europe took her to Brussels. Now she is running for first place in the European elections for the liberal Latvian party Kustība Par!.
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For 36 years, Christiane Kesper has been active with the SPD-affiliated Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), serving as head of its Brussels office since 2022. Now she is stepping down. Her successor is ready to take over. For the future of the EU, Kesper has a clear wish: more unity.
By Redaktion Table
A technocrat and doer type becomes the new head of government in The Hague at the suggestion of Geert Wilders: 67-year-old Dick Schoof has helped shape the Netherlands' asylum and security policy as a top civil servant.
By Redaktion Table
A female farmer is at the top of the European election list for the Free Voters. Christine Singer, currently state farmer in Bavaria, wants to campaign for a reduction in bureaucracy – and admits that she is competing with the CSU for the favor of farmers.
By Redaktion Table
The chairwoman of the Jewish Student Union was named "Woman of Europe" last week. Find out how difficult it is for young Jews at German universities in our portrait of Hanna Veiler.
By Leonard Schulz
