EU Commission • Table.Briefings

Arm oder reich von Geburt an. Klapperstorch zeigt die Geburt eines Kindes an, Bonn.

May 7th, 2026

Anti-poverty strategy: Child poverty remains stubbornly high in the EU

More than 19 million children in the EU live in poverty, putting the bloc at risk of missing its poverty reduction targets.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

11.11.2022, Arbeiten an der LTE-5G-Antenne auf dem Mindelheimer Postgebäude. Die 5G-Funksendeanlage Anlage von der Firma HUAWEI versorgt die Mindelheimer Innenstadt mit 5G-schneller Mobilfunkgeschwindigkeit. 11.11.2022, LTE-5G-Antenne 11.11.2022, LTE-5G-Antenne *** 11 11 2022, Work on the LTE 5G antenna on the Mindelheim post office building The 5G radio transmitter system system from the HUAWEI company provides Mindelheims city center with 5G fast cellular speeds 11 11 2022, LTE 5G antenna 11 11 2022, LTE 5G antenna

News | Cybersecurity

May 6th, 2026

Cybersecurity Act: China Chamber of Commerce warns of billions in costs for the EU

An analysis identifies significant economic risks in the proposed EU cybersecurity rules. While Brussels is pushing to exclude Chinese vendors, the study focuses on the costs and consequences for European industry.

By Amelie Richter

Talk of the Town | Merger control

May 1st, 2026

Merger control: Commission to give companies more leeway

In future, the European Commission is looking to focus more strongly on the positive effects of corporate mergers, such as economies of scale, innovation and resilience. However, the new guidelines are unlikely to trigger a revolution in merger control.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Der baden-württembergische Europastaatssekretär Florian Haßler.

News | Federal states

April 30th, 2026

EMK: German federal states want to send more civil servants to Brussels

The German federal states are aiming to enhance their administrations’ expertise in European affairs through secondments and professional development. This is a strategic issue, emphasized Florian Haßler, State Secretary for Political Coordination and Europe in the State Ministry of Baden-Württemberg.

By Till Hoppe

Talk of the Town | De-bureaucratization

April 29th, 2026

Reducing bureaucracy: Commission opts for regulations instead of directives

The European Commission is aiming to ease the burden on the European economy by taking more decisive action against national exceptions. This means that, where possible, new legislative initiatives are to be proposed as directly applicable regulations.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

News | EU internal market

April 24th, 2026

Single market: EU institutions agree on a joint roadmap for integration

Shortly before the start of the informal EU summit, the EU institutions agreed on a roadmap for the integration of the single market. However, the Parliament and member states have criticized the Commission for involving them too late in the process.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

EU-Flaggen vor dem Europa-Gebäude des EU-Rats

News | EU internal market

April 23rd, 2026

Single market: Member states scale back ambitions set out in the integration roadmap

After the European Commission had moved forward with its draft timeline for single market integration, which included tight deadlines and far-reaching demands, the Council of the European Union is now scaling back expectations. This is evident from a draft document obtained by Table.Briefings.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Budgetgeneraldirektorin Stéphanie Riso warnt vor großen Finanzierungslücken im EU-Haushalt.

News | MFR

April 9th, 2026

MFF: Corporate tax faces widespread opposition in the Council

The European Commission wants to impose additional burdens on large companies to close the funding gaps in the future financial framework. However, the proposal has not gained support among the member states.

By Till Hoppe

Feature | Pesticides

April 8th, 2026

Pesticide omnibus: Why the organic sector feels sidelined

Work is underway in Brussels on the proposed omnibus package for food and feed safety. The organic sector had hoped for simplified rules on organic plant protection, but now fears that these simplifications might not apply to it.

By Merle Heusmann

Lars Schubert ist als Chief Operating Officer Mitglied der Geschäftsführung bei der BSH Hausgeräte GmbH.

News | CBAM

April 3rd, 2026

Home appliances: Industry feels ignored in Brussels

The home appliance industry is complaining of unfair treatment under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). European manufacturers pay border duties on imported raw materials, while importers of appliances are exempt, says Lars Schubert in an interview.

By Lukas Knigge