On Monday, Hungary takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Budapest will therefore also be responsible for the EU's climate and environmental policy. Hungary's presidency will also take place in the shadow of the US elections.
By Claire Stam
Hungary will take over the EU Council presidency on Monday. A dispute is already emerging over the implementation of economic security vis-à-vis China. Brussels and Budapest have entirely different understandings of this.
By Amelie Richter
Franco-German requests for changes to the strategic agenda caused a last-minute delay at the EU summit. But in the end, the second attempt at the personnel package was successful without any major disagreements. The second day of the summit, originally scheduled for today, was canceled.
By Stephan Israel
97 out of 720 newly elected MEPs do not yet have a political group shortly before the new European Parliament is constituted. Membership has two main advantages: more money for political work and greater opportunities to exert influence.
By Markus Grabitz
Xi and Putin often rant loudly against the West, distracting from the fact that they are making far-reaching decisions in the background. This time, it's about crucial access to the Sea of Japan. Beijing's plans extend as far as the Arctic.
By Michael Radunski
Things are currently not going well for Continental in Europe. Its business in China is expected to compensate for this. The de-risking strategy in the People's Republic involves billions in investments, while cutting costs in Europe.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The NATO countries have appointed Mark Rutte as the new Secretary General. He will take office in October. By then, the alliance could be a different one.
By Damir Fras
In addition to the distribution of top posts, the EU summit today and tomorrow will also focus on the strategic agenda, options for strengthening the defense industry and the situation in the Middle East. However, the course of a summit is rarely as open as it is now.
By Stephan Israel
Germany is very likely to miss the EU deadline at the end of June for the notification of new provisions governing the transition of national emissions trading to ETS II. Infringement proceedings are practically inevitable. Experts warn of a price shock.
By Fabian Löhe
Brazil's proposal for a global billionaire tax is gaining support. On behalf of the Brazilian government, economist Gabriel Zucman has now made an initial proposal as to what the tax could look like in practice. Although there are still some obstacles to overcome, Zucman is optimistic. However, it is still unclear how high the climate benefit would be.
By Nico Beckert
