The 29 members of the CDU/CSU bloc in the European Parliament will elect a new chair on Dec. 9. Internally, attempts are still being made to avoid a contest.
By Markus Grabitz
In 2024 Europe’s defense industry grew by 13.8% to EUR 183.4 billion. Despite this upward trend, the sector is struggling with structural problems such as supply bottlenecks and a high proportion of imports.
By Stephan Israel
In Brussels, German Labor Minister Bärbel Bas and her counterparts have agreed on more aid for employees on the brink of unemployment. Now the EU Parliament has to decide its position on expanding the European Globalization Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF).
By Marion Bergermann
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs has criticized the US strategy for peace negotiations in Ukraine. Emmanuel Macron backed Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting at the Elysée, which was also attended by Friedrich Merz and other heads of government.
By Stephan Israel
As announced in the summer by the Commission and Council Presidents, Canada will participate in the EU defense fund. Meanwhile, talks with the UK on its participation broke down.
By Marion Bergermann
EU countries are not seizing the opportunity to steer markets with a green procurement system and thus reduce emissions. A study shows how they could redirect public spending amounting to EUR 2 trillion a year.
By Kai Schöneberg
The Polish government wants to use the Commission’s Industrial Accelerator Act to put the hydrogen targets for 2030 to the test. It is also in favor of European preference criteria in procurement.
By Manuel Berkel and János Allenbach-Ammann
The EU has officially ended the WTO proceedings against China for discriminatory trade practices towards Lithuania. The background to this was the diplomatic conflict following the opening of a Taiwan office in Vilnius, which led to economic pressure from Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
European companies in China are under pressure due to stricter export controls. One in three member companies are therefore already considering relocating their supply chains out of China.
By Amelie Richter
At the second meeting of the Digital Partnership Council, the EU and Singapore discussed their cooperation in digital areas. These include artificial intelligence and cyber security.
By Corinna Visser
