No other process in the twentieth century has stabilized world peace more than European integration. But for sixteen years, since the Treaty of Lisbon, the EU has been treading water. It is high time for a rethink.
By Redaktion Table
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is under fire again: Recently criticized as the organizer of the Eurovision Song Contest for not accepting the EU flag, the EBU now faces backlash for how it plans to host the major debate of the lead candidates in the European Parliament.
By Claire Stam
With the Digital Services Act, the EU is institutionalizing the fight against disinformation – but this approach falls short. A bottom-up approach is needed to counter conspiracy theories and fake news, says Johanna Koch, who used to be active in the conspiracy ideology scene herself.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Dutchman Wopke Hoekstra has a good chance of being nominated again as EU Commissioner. However, probably not as Climate Commissioner. The Spanish Environment Minister Teresa Ribera is the favorite for the portfolio.
By Claire Stam
To combat inflation, the European Central Bank (ECB) has raised interest rates and reduced the money supply. However, this approach makes financing the decarbonization process more difficult. Monetary policy could be not only greener but also cheaper.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In the face of competition from China and the USA, the EU must reinvent itself. The ability to act is limited by the treaties and governance, warns Henning Völpel, Director of the Center for European Policy (Cep), ahead of the European elections.
By Markus Grabitz
Renaissance, Emmanuel Macron's party, will present its election list in Paris on Friday. The placement of Pascal Canfin, the influential chairman of the Environment Committee in the European Parliament, will be exciting.
By Claire Stam
Peter Ludlow has been observing European Council meetings for more than 20 years. In his comments on the latest meeting, he sees the conditions for a major step forward in shaping the Union.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In the run-up to the European elections, Table.Briefings regularly publishes an up-to-date projection by political scientist Manuel Müller on the composition of the next EU Parliament. Six weeks before the election, polls suggest that the EPP is no longer in contention for first place.
By Markus Grabitz
Dominik Rehse, Sebastian Valet and Johannes Walter, junior researchers at ZEW Mannheim, explain how tests for generative AI models need to be designed for effective control. Economic considerations also play a role.
By Corinna Visser
