In the European elections, Charles Michel intends to stand as the first candidate for the liberal Belgian party Mouvement Réformateur. If he enters the European Parliament, he will resign his position as President of the Council early. There is criticism of his decision, including within the Renew Group.
By Redaktion Table
A former Left Party member of the Bundestag and the former SPD mayor of Düsseldorf are likely to run for Sahra Wagenknecht's party in the European elections.
By Okan Bellikli
If the CSU has its way, Europe urgently needs a diet at the authorities and in the Commission. EU Commission President von der Leyen is expected to attend the CSU conference at the weekend.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission has repeatedly postponed the proposal to revise the European chemicals regulation REACH. EPP MEP Peter Liese now says that the proposal is no longer on the table.
By Redaktion Table
The SPD has nominated its candidates for the European elections on June 9. As expected, the lead candidate is Katarina Barley. But not all regional associations are happy with the line-up.
By Horand Knaup
Alrosa, the world's largest diamond mining company, is now on the EU sanctions list – as is its CEO.
By Redaktion Table
New hope for the Mercosur agreement: EU foreign affairs representative Josep Borrell suspects that Argentina is now ready for the free trade agreement after all.
By Redaktion Table
The parliament of the partially autonomous Republika Srpska will create its own electoral law for the elections in the part of the country. This was announced by President Milorad Dodik.
By Redaktion Table
Dortmund FDP politician Michael Kauch has replaced Nicola Beer in the European Parliament. There have also been some other changes among the German Liberals in Parliament.
By Till Hoppe
The SPD is preparing for the European elections in June. Five years ago, the party had fallen to a historic low. This time, General Secretary Kevin Kühnert's campaign has one main purpose: to mobilize as many voters as possible.
By Horand Knaup
