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
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
In the view of agricultural researcher Friedhelm Taube from Kiel University, the Green Deal is failing due to lobby-driven politics and pure organic doctrine. Cem Özdemir's organic campaign is not appropriate for a Minister of Agriculture.
By Annette Bruhns
The Euro 7 emissions standard will not come into force until the second half of 2026 at the earliest, according to the political agreement reached by the Council and Parliament negotiators. The new limit values for trucks and buses will not apply until 2028 at the earliest.
By Markus Grabitz
Bulgaria and Romania have long been trying to join the European Schengen area. Following concerns from one country in particular, all EU states have now given the green light – albeit initially limited to air and sea borders.
By Corinna Visser
Three years ago, the finance ministers of the eurozone countries agreed on a reform of the ESM euro bailout fund. However, the Italian parliament is now blocking the project with its "no" vote.
By Redaktion Table
After more than 660 days of war, Ukraine is discussing a new mobilization. According to the defense minister, the men who have fled abroad should volunteer for the war effort.
By Redaktion Table
Mare Nostrum 5 is the name of the new supercomputer that has been launched at the high-performance computing center in Barcelona. Start-ups will be able to test their AI models here.
By Corinna Visser
French President Emmanuel Macron has defended the immigration law passed by parliament against criticism, including from within his own ranks. The health minister has resigned in protest.
By Alina Leimbach
The Commission has launched another anti-dumping investigation into Chinese products. This time it is about organic diesel. Duties could now also be threatened.
By Redaktion Table
