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Election Check IV: the Scholz program

The federal elections are only just over a week away. After that, the parties face lengthy exploratory talks. We have already examined the election programs of the CDU/CSU, FDP and the Greens, with a focus on European, climate and digital policy. Today, we conclude our short series with the party that is currently leading in the polls: the SPD.

By Timo Landenberger

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SOTEU – What von der Leyen is up to

The EU is currently dealing with a potpourri of topics. This year's State of the Union speech by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen looks ahead to the time after the pandemic. We classify the most important announcements.

By Redaktion Table

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Election check III: the Baerbock concept

With two weeks to go until the Bundestag elections, the parties are already preparing for lengthy exploratory talks. Europe.Table has examined European, climate and digital policy to identify lines of conflict and possible compromises. Today: the election program of Alliance 90/The Greens.

By Lukas Knigge

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Fit for 55: responsibilities in the EP

Parliament is deciding these days who will take the lead on the Fit for 55 climate package legislation. The first names are crystallizing. Two German MEPs are likely to occupy key positions.

By Timo Landenberger

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Election check II: the Lindner plan

Who can form a government with whom after the Bundestag elections depends on the parties' ability to compromise. Each player brings their own non-negotiable positions, as well as those that are willingly given up for the sake of successful negotiations. Europe.Table examines the party programs for possible lines of compromise with a focus on European, climate and digital policy. Today: the government plan of the FDP.

By Lukas Knigge

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Election Check I: the Laschet program

The Bundestag elections and the possible governing coalitions are also decisive for Europe and Germany's role in the EU. The parties' election programs form the basis for the exploratory talks. Europe.Table examines the programs and possible lines of conflict with a focus on European, climate and digital policy. Today's starting point: the joint government program of the CDU and CSU.

By Timo Landenberger

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Company car taxation: potential for German climate policy

Germany's company car fleet is among the dirtiest in Europe. Companies have little incentive to provide their employees with environmentally friendly cars. Transport organizations are thus demanding more tax breaks for EVs from the German government and higher carbon fleet limits from the EU.

By Lukas Knigge