The Federal Minister of Finance wants to promote new sources of revenue for the EU if the funds flow into cross-border projects. Decisions are now due on deepening the capital markets.
By Till Hoppe
After the Belarusian-Russian military exercises "Zapad 2025," Poland is reopening its border with Belarus. This means blocked Chinese freight trains can continue their journey to the EU.
By Amelie Richter
The Commission is planning a reparations loan for Ukraine in the hundreds of billions. This is to be based on frozen Russian assets at Euroclear. The final sum depends on an IMF assessment of Ukraine's financial needs.
By Redaktion Table
The European Parliament and the Council have reached a provisional agreement on the extended protection of ground and surface waters. Green politicians welcome the move, but criticize the new exemption rules.
By Miriam Scheibe
Donald Trump is continuing to put pressure on energy imports from Russia. Now he wants to talk to Orbán himself. And von der Leyen has also made promises.
By Redaktion Table
The Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament has decided to uphold the immunity of three MEPs, protecting them from legal proceedings in Hungary. In the case of the Italian Ilaria Salis, the plenary must still decide.
By Markus Grabitz
MEPs on the EU Employment Committee have agreed their position on the Traineeships Directive. There was heavy criticism from companies even before the vote.
By Alina Leimbach
Three experts have proposed a new approach in dealing with Hungary's government under Victor Orbán. The EU should take action against Budapest due to a lack of solidarity in foreign and security policy rather than democratic deficits.
By Till Hoppe
An initiative at the start of the 80th UN General Assembly is calling for an international agreement on clear boundaries for artificial intelligence. These red lines should build on and enforce existing global frameworks and voluntary corporate commitments.
By Corinna Visser
Following allegations against Europe's largest software company SAP, the EU Commission launched an investigation in 2022. SAP has now approached the Brussels authority with concessions.
By Redaktion Table
