According to insiders, NATO wants another seven brigades from Germany and thus an additional 40,000 soldiers to defend the alliance.
By Redaktion Table
Delara Burkhardt (SPD), Member of the European Parliament, is leading negotiations on the Green Claims Directive for the European Parliament. She argues the regulation will support companies that can credibly prove the positive environmental impact of their products.
By Alex Veit
In her acceptance speech after receiving the Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, she also made a pointed reference to the clash between Donald Trump and US universities, emphasizing: Europe is the place for academic freedom.
By Markus Grabitz
In a dramatic reversal, a US appeals court reinstated Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs last night, just hours after the US Court of International Trade had blocked them. The move has thrown negotiations between the EU and the US into disarray.
By Markus Grabitz
Just ahead of the final trilogue negotiations on the EU’s Green Claims Directive, German industry associations are calling for a pause. Conservative MEPs are also urging the European Commission to conduct an impact assessment before moving forward.
By Alex Veit
Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger is calling for more time for companies to implement the EU’s AI Act. He also believes that some provisions of the law are already outdated.
By Corinna Visser
In its preliminary findings, the European Commission has determined that major pornographic websites have not implemented sufficient safeguards to protect minors. EU member states also bear responsibility.
By Corinna Visser
Lieutenant General Holger Neumann is the new Inspector General of the German Air Force. His appointment has been well received, but is also linked to high expectations.
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In a special report, the top budget auditors take a close look at the Bundeswehr. They provide a list of structural and organizational deficiencies.
By Redaktion Table
Spanish, Basque and Galician will not become official EU languages for now. The General Affairs Council wants to clarify legal and financial issues before making a decision. Meanwhile, another hearing was held regarding the Article 7 procedure against Hungary.
By Markus Grabitz
