Belarus is under economic pressure. The exile opposition sees an opportunity to exert pressure on the dictator Aleksandr Lukashenka.
By Viktor Funk
The “simplification package” for the Common Agricultural Policy is supposed to happen quickly: The easing of the rules should apply from 2026 onwards if possible. However, talks between the EU Parliament and member states are now being delayed.
By Julia Dahm
In an own-initiative report, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) call for targeted monitoring of breaches of the rules and more transparency for consumers in the European single market.
By Corinna Visser
Some member states are calling for the new emissions trading targets to be postponed. However, the European Commission has so far made no move in this direction. Hoekstra wants to present reform proposals on Tuesday.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU must become more creative if it wants to take successful action against Russia’s shadow fleet, demands the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas. The 19th sanctions package will increase the number of listed oil tankers to 560. Russia is very creative in circumventing the sanctions.
By Stephan Israel
Only 435 out of 22,870 Afghans with a repatriation order from an EU country actually returned in 2024. Germany and 19 other European countries are calling on the EU Commission to provide more options and a joint initiative at EU level.
By Redaktion Table
The center-left politician Tufan Erhurman has won the Turkish Cypriot presidential elections. The surprisingly clear election victory could revive the UN talks on the reunification of Cyprus.
By Redaktion Table
France is burdened with the enormous sum of EUR 3,300 billion in debt. The rating agency Standard & Poor’s has now downgraded the credit rating of the second-largest economy in the eurozone to A+.
By Redaktion Table
Italy is turning the corner and moving ever closer to economic stability. Giorgia Meloni’s government is presenting its draft budget for 2026 in parliament today, with which the deficit is set to shrink below 3%.
By Almut Siefert
The European Commission has adopted its roadmap for Europe’s defense capabilities through 2030. Four pan-European flagship projects will close key capability gaps. There is no cost information on the joint armaments effort.
By Stephan Israel
