What does Wagenknecht's candidacy mean for the Left in the European Parliament? Martin Schirdewan, head of the Left Party, sees no problem.
By Falk Steiner
Baden-Württemberg's Economics Minister Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut (CDU) criticizes overregulation by the EU. She is calling for an SME envoy to be created. He should report directly to the President of the Commission and have veto power.
By Redaktion Table
The European Commission has asked the German state media authorities for support in overseeing the largest platforms in the EU – while the German accompanying law remains stuck.
By Falk Steiner
The diplomat Kirill Logvinov is said to work not only for the Russian Foreign Ministry but also for the Russian foreign intelligence service SWR, according to findings of the Belgian intelligence agency VSSE.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Parliament's Trade Committee (INTA) has spoken out in favor of expanding trade relations with Taiwan. MEPs also called for work to begin swiftly on a stable supply chain agreement with Taiwan.
By Redaktion Table
The Environment Committee (ENVI) in the European Parliament wants to drastically restrict the use of pesticides. From 2030, pesticides are to be banned in principle on all sensitive land. This would affect just under one-fifth of the EU's land area.
By Redaktion Table
With the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, the former leading politician of the Left Party wants to run for election to the European Parliament next June. She wants to weaken Brussels and strengthen the member states.
By Falk Steiner
The EU will take the final step to introduce the new trade instrument against economic extortion at the end of November: The signing of the regulation is expected to take place on Nov. 22.
By Redaktion Table
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday submitted Sweden's admission to the Western military alliance to Parliament for ratification. He linked his approval to a specific demand.
By Redaktion Table
