Ahead of the national holiday today, Monday, France has announced closer cooperation with the UK on nuclear deterrence. This could be the starting point for more.
By Gabriel Bub
The EU is faced with the question of how to deal with US President Donald Trump's new tariff announcements. The Commission is facing criticism for its tactics. This Monday, the trade ministers will meet for special consultations.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
According to a draft, the EU Commission wants a levy for companies with an annual turnover of more than €50 million. This is already triggering opposition.
By Till Hoppe
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen aims to fundamentally simplify the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). But has she, as some MEPs claim, buried key elements in her bid to win the European Parliament’s trust? The Commission sees things differently.
By Till Hoppe and János Allenbach-Ammann
There is much speculation about the circumstances surrounding the conquest of Srebrenica by Bosnian Serb troops under General Ratko Mladić in July 1995. The fact that NATO did not intervene is probably primarily the responsibility of Jacques Chirac's French government.
By Alexander Rhotert
Participation in the vote on Ursula von der Leyen was low. In the roll-call vote, only 553 out of 719 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) cast their votes. This is seen as a sign of protest against the Commission President.
By Markus Grabitz
Israel has agreed to open more border crossings into Gaza and allow significantly more humanitarian aid – an achievement for EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas ahead of Tuesday’s Foreign Affairs Council, where the future of the EU’s Association Agreement with Israel is on the agenda.
By Stephan Israel
Brazil is proving to be an important partner for Beijing in the trade war with the US. However, despite growing economic integration, Brazil keeps a safe distance from the second-largest largest economy. Europe and India could benefit.
By Leonardo Pape
Russian gas only reaches the EU via one pipeline. This puts Bulgaria in a key position both for the import ban from 2028 and for diversification. But even after that, there would still be an exception.
By Frank Stier
The decarbonization mandate is putting international shipbuilders under pressure – especially China as a major maritime power. Progressive hidden champions from Germany offer technologies that Chinese shipbuilders are desperately looking for.
By Christian Domke Seidel
