In the discussion about the European Union's next research framework program, SPD research politician Ruppert Stüwe outlines a possible German position.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In the dispute over the German debt brake, Finance Minister Christian Lindner likes to refer to the strict EU fiscal rules. But he is making it too easy for himself, writes Marina Guldimann from Fiscal Future in today's Opinion. Germany's problem is an anti-growth austerity policy.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have made it a central aspect of economic and security policy. Many countries have reacted quickly and set up AI security authorities. Germany should follow suit.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The recommendations of the Strategic Dialogue on Agriculture read as a refreshing start to the new EU legislative period. This is astonishing, as both Berlin and Brussels have recently been dominated by the reversal of environmental standards in the wake of the farmers' protests. In some cases, the report is even clearer than the Commission for the Future of Agriculture. In order for the proposals to become reality, it is important to learn from Germany's mistakes.
By Experts Table.Briefings
After the 2024 European elections, Table.Briefings publishes the second projection by political scientist Manuel Müller on the composition of the next EU Parliament. The far-right parties in the European Parliament are experiencing a new all-time high.
By Redaktion Table
In order for the European steel industry to survive the transformation, the EU Commission should become more active. A European steel pact would have to combine countervailing duties, green energy supply and public procurement.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Dietmar Nietan, Federal Government Commissioner for Poland, sees a historic opportunity for a new relationship between the two countries and calls on the Federal Chancellor to show more commitment.
By Horand Knaup
In order to achieve the climate targets, the transport sector must not rely solely on battery-electric solutions, argues Andreas Rade, Managing Director of Policy at the VDA. In order to leverage the potential of climate-neutral fuels, the greenhouse gas reduction quota (GHG) must be changed.
By Markus Grabitz
The electoral success of the far-right parties was followed by fragmentation. There are now three far-right groups in the European Parliament instead of two. This weakens the political clout in Parliament. However, this does not apply to the Council.
By Corinna Visser
René Repasi, head of the German SPD group in the European Parliament, is calling for EU funds to boost housing construction. In his position, he also explains what social democrats expect from Ursula von der Leyen for her new Commission to receive their votes.
By Markus Grabitz
