In his report on the internal market, former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta calls for a "5th freedom" for research and development. He wants to clear the jungle of rules in Europe with the help of regulations and standardization of company law.
By Till Hoppe
Thanks to rising poll ratings, the far-left parties are confident about the European elections. However, internal power struggles and differences of opinion on foreign policy are likely to make forming a coalition more difficult.
By Eric Bonse
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is trying to prevent punitive tariffs on Chinese EV imports to Europe and is appealing to Beijing to ensure fair competition. However, this has no chance of success, as the problem is rooted in the planned economy system.
By Felix Lee
Despite the Middle East crisis, Chancellor Scholz is making time for his planned visit to the Bosch plant for hydrogen drives in Chongqing. The plant is an example of how German companies still have opportunities for future technologies in China.
By Christiane Kuehl
The US has published new information on how and to what extent China is supporting the Russian war of aggression. This also has implications for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's trip to China.
By Michael Radunski
The success of the controversial short video platform TikTok is attracting other parties. One driving idea: not to leave the platform and its young users to the AfD. But there are pitfalls.
By Falk Steiner
The La Hulpe Declaration is intended to set out the social policy guidelines for the coming legislative period. The momentum for social policy has weakened recently. It is still unclear whether all member states will support the declaration.
By Alina Leimbach
In the Capital Markets Union project, the centralization of market supervision is moving into the realm of political feasibility. In the German government, however, Minister Lindner is putting the brakes on.
By Marc Winkelmann
Hungary is currently being kept on its toes by mass protests against the government. The opposition wants to turn the upcoming European elections into a mood test for Orbán. Several parties could bring Hungarian members back to the EPP group.
By Alina Leimbach
Olaf Scholz will have to raise some difficult issues in China – from unfair competition to the country's close ties with Russia. Nevertheless, Beijing hopes that the Chancellor will be able to balance out more critical voices – including in Germany.
By Michael Radunski
