The number of applications for international protection recorded by the European Union Agency for Asylum fell significantly again in 2025.
By Redaktion Table
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the immediate release of all protesters detained in Iran and the full restoration of internet access across the country.
By Redaktion Table
Criticism of the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism CBAM continues unabated. The German Foundation for Family Businesses commissioned a study into alternatives and is proposing adjustments.
By Lukas Knigge
Slovakia plans to sign a nuclear cooperation agreement with the US next week. Prime Minister Fico is attending the ceremony in Washington, which will advance the construction of a new reactor block with Westinghouse.
By Redaktion Table
Europe is striving for digital independence in order to secure economic power. However, according to expert Manuel Kilian, sustainable competitive advantages are lacking because Europe is pursuing the wrong governmental logic.
By Leonard Schulz
In a speech, the French President emphasized how important it is for the Commission to stand firm on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA). Some consultation participants are calling for even stricter rules.
By Corinna Visser
The EU Commission is planning a new strategy for vocational training. The BDA, DIHK and ZDH are proactively making demands in this area. They fear that otherwise, the wrong signals may be given.
By Anna Parrisius
Finland’s Foreign Minister Valtonen and Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nausėda are the first two explicit supporters of Ukraine to attend the German CSU’s party conference in Seeon. Nauseda believes that strength is the best way to negotiate with Russia.
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Non-aligned MEP Fabio De Masi is taking Ursula von der Leyen to court, citing questions about her contacts with the arms industry that he believes should have been answered more quickly and comprehensively.
By Marion Bergermann
European personalities are calling for an independent EU foreign policy following the US attack on Venezuela and Trump’s national security strategy. The action committee is calling for a greater capacity to act strategically as well as federalism in Europe.
By Lukas Knigge
