In his laudatory speech for Mario Draghi at the Charlemagne Prize award ceremony, Friedrich Merz expressed fundamental criticism of the Commission’s proposal for the MFF. Negotiations on the MFF for 2028–2034 will begin shortly.
By Markus Grabitz
Andreas Schwab, chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Budgetary Control, and rapporteur Daniel Freund have written to the Commission. They are calling Piotr Serafin, Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration, to investigate the case involving the misappropriation of billions from the RRF fund.
By Markus Grabitz
Brazil must prove that the meat and other animal products it exports to the EU comply with European standards on the use of antibiotics. Otherwise, according to the European Commission, an export ban will take effect in September.
By Julia Dahm
For years, foreign food retail chains in Hungary have faced obstacles. The new Hungarian government is now giving the German Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations cause for hope. However, there are no rapid changes in sight.
By Merle Heusmann
EPP leader Manfred Weber wants Christian Democrats, Socialists and Liberals to jointly adopt the automotive package proposals in Parliament. However, the S&D and Renew groups did not attend the Christian Democrats’ car summit with industry representatives.
By Markus Grabitz
The new coalition government in Baden-Württemberg is in place. The agreement between the two coalition partners outlines new approaches to Africa policy.
By David Renke
At the end of April, Thomas Rachel traveled to Nigeria in his capacity as the German government’s commissioner for freedom of religion or belief and pressed for greater religious freedom.
By David Renke
Namibia is replacing its Green Hydrogen Council with a new body focused on green industry. The move signals a strategic shift by the government that could have implications for the country’s economic development.
By Arne Schütte
Following allegations by a former associate of social entrepreneur and Africa Greentec founder Torsten Schreiber, questions have mounted about the company’s financial health and business practices. Africa Greentec now appears to be on the brink of collapse.
By Lucia Weiß
The first day of the summit in Beijing is being staged in a friendly manner. But while Trump is focusing on deals and corporate executives, Xi is making a warning about Taiwan the central issue.
By Jörn Petring
