The prospect of EU membership is still Brussels' most powerful "currency". If the goal is clearly defined, the reaction of an accession candidate is in line with expectations. The case of Montenegro confirms this.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The weakening of Emmanuel Macron and the coalition government is one of the worst news of these European elections. It is no coincidence that the propaganda work of internationally networked, anti-democratic forces is particularly focused on these countries ahead of the elections to the Bundestag and the French presidency. This gives rise to a mandate for the pro-European forces in the EU Parliament.
By Redaktion Table
Despite her defeat in the European elections, Valérie Hayer wants to remain the chair of the Renew Group in the European Parliament. However, it is more likely that she will be ousted by former Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès.
By Claire Stam
Europe's right is making significant gains in the European elections. But success does not necessarily unite. Political scientist Manuel Müller runs through various scenarios for Table.Briefings – and assesses how likely a large right-wing group is, among other things.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Qualified majority decisions in the Council can increase Europe's ability to act in EU foreign and security policy, writes a group of European academics. However, the member states are resisting their introduction. Now so-called "sovereignty safety nets" could help the reform achieve a breakthrough.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In the run-up to the European elections, Table.Briefings has regularly published an up-to-date projection by political scientist Manuel Müller on the composition of the next EU Parliament. Today follows the last one. Renew and the Greens are emerging as the losers.
By Redaktion Table
On June 6, French President Emmanuel Macron will welcome 25 heads of state and government to the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy. This ceremony is the occasion for a slightly different column today.
By Claire Stam
The EU has launched the Net Zero Industry Act to promote the industrial introduction of net-zero technologies. Whether and how start-ups benefit from the so-called "regulatory sandboxes" and why corporate venturing could play a special role.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Two weeks before the European elections, the race for influential positions within the Brussels bubble is in full swing. France is making numerous efforts to assert its power.
By Claire Stam
"Everything, everywhere, all at once" seems to be Europe's approach when it comes to its international climate partnerships, criticize Lukas Kahlen and Sarah Jackson from the New Climate Institute. They call for reforms to the EU's climate partnership strategy.
By Experts Table.Briefings
