Her re-election as Commission President is not a formality, say former Green top candidate Ska Keller and other MEPs. Above all, her treatment of the rule of law in Hungary is causing massive disgruntlement. But it is also about reforming the election procedure.
By Eric Bonse
It was supposed to be the EU's answer to the death of journalists and guarantee journalistic freedom and independence: the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). What remains of the project after Friday's agreement and what it can achieve.
By Falk Steiner
Germany is not the only country to pursue a values-based foreign policy, with democracy and human rights at its core. However, the results in the Land of the Rising Sun are also meager. Ultimately, the Japanese aim to separate themselves from China.
By Redaktion Table
The European Council unanimously decides to open accession negotiations with Ukraine. The decision was possible because Hungary's head of government Viktor Orbán briefly left the room. The procedure was agreed.
By Eric Bonse
The EU and the USA are counting on Serbia's president as a reliable partner. But Aleksandar Vučić has two very different faces, as can be seen ahead of the parliamentary and municipal elections on Sunday.
By Stephan Israel
On Thursday night, the EU Parliament, Council, and Commission reached an agreement on the EU Due Diligence Act.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The IfW has simulated the "Cold War 2.0" scenario. If trade between Germany and China were to come to a standstill, an economic shock would ensue. However, it could be weathered within a few years.
By Felix Lee
The plant audit in Xinjiang was supposed to provide clarity, but failed. Most recently, even employees of the audit company distanced themselves from the results. As long as VW continues to produce in Urumqi, forced labor will likely remain an issue.
By Redaktion Table
Rarely is so much at stake and rarely is the starting position as open as it is today ahead of the arrival of the heads of state and government in Brussels. Difficult talks are expected on Ukraine's accession to the EU and the increase in the medium-term financial framework.
By Stephan Israel
The final text of COP28 does not contain the phase-out of fossil fuels that many countries had hoped for. However, many still see the somewhat ambiguously worded sentence on "phasing out fossil fuels" as a clear signal that the end of the fossil fuel era has been heralded.
By Lukas Knigge
