According to current projections, the two governing parties Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil can remain in power after the elections in Ireland. However, as the previous coalition partner has lost significantly, they will probably have to look for new options.
By Redaktion Table
From company law to booking tickets – an initial outline of the EU Commission's work program contains a timetable for the first projects of the new legislative period. Table.Briefings was able to obtain the document.
By Manuel Berkel
With 90% of votes counted, Romania’s Social Democrats are leading the parliamentary election, while far-right parties gain significant ground. A challenging path to forming a government lies ahead.
By Julia Mertens
In an interview with Table.Briefings, former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg mentions Ukraine's temporary cession of territory to Russia as an option to achieve a quick end to the war. "It shows that we all want an end to the war."
By Redaktion Table
EU Council President António Costa and Foreign Affairs Commissioner Kaja Kallas begin their term of office with a symbolically important visit to Kyiv. They want to make rapid progress with the accession negotiations, said Costa.
By Redaktion Table
Following the announcement of the bankruptcy proceedings of Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, a broad coalition is mobilizing to support the European battery industry. The new Commission is being called upon to act quickly.
By Marc Winkelmann
As Germany and France were unable to agree on a wording on clean technologies, the Council did not adopt a joint declaration on competitiveness.
By Marc Winkelmann
Germany should have transposed the NIS 2 and CER directives into national law by mid-October. This concerns network security and the analogous resilience of critical facilities. But because this has not happened, Brussels is now taking action.
By Corinna Visser
A resolution in the European Parliament calling for a ban on outdoor smoking and vaping did not receive a majority. The Christian Democrats did not support the motion. On Tuesday, the Council will vote on a recommendation to the member states with similar content.
By Markus Grabitz
In an open letter, seven EU member states have called on the European Commission to focus more on the competitiveness of the European automotive industry and less on the speed of decarbonization.
By Lukas Knigge
