Last October, the UK and Germany deepened their defense cooperation with the Trinity House Agreement. The new security and defense provisions in the bilateral friendship treaty significantly expand on this partnership.
By Henning Hoff
After multiple delays, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced that he will no longer stand in the way of the European Union’s next sanctions package. However, he gave few details.
By Redaktion Table
In the negotiations over a ban on Russian gas imports, the European People’s Party (EPP) aims to close a key loophole. It also wants to keep prices in check through a separate measure.
By Manuel Berkel
In its new medium‑term EU budget, the EU envisions a single financing instrument for international cooperation between the EU and third countries. This could mean that funding for the flagship Global Gateway initiative may be assigned a lower priority.
By Lucia Weiß
With its new 2028–2034 budget, the European Commission plans to allocate EUR 700 billion for climate action and environmental protection. But individual measures will face tougher odds – partly due to a win for nuclear energy advocates.
By Manuel Berkel and Lukas Knigge
In the debate surrounding the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation, environmental organizations are warning of potential loopholes for illegally traded timber. They oppose demands from Chancellor Friedrich Merz and 18 agriculture ministers, who are pushing for the creation of a zero-risk category under the anti-deforestation regulation.
By Amélie Günther
The European wine sector is increasingly worried about the possibility of steep tariffs from its most important export partner, the United States. Several agricultural policymakers have appealed to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for support.
By Cornelia Meyer
In the 1990s, a young Friedrich Merz wasn’t particularly outraged about higher German contributions to the EU budget. His criticism went deeper – he questioned the very way the common budget was financed. That could become relevant in the upcoming negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
By Till Hoppe
The reasons are economic uncertainty, increasing competitive pressure – and a growing focus on long-term HR strategies.
By Amelie Richter
