Belgian police have arrested former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini and diplomat Sannino as part of a fraud investigation. The investigation focuses on alleged fraud in an EU-funded training program for diplomats.
By Redaktion Table
Europe is in danger of being torn between the USA and China. Based on five leadership principles, we show how Europe can remain capable of acting in a multipolar world – institutionally, technologically and in terms of security policy.
By Ron de Jonge and Götz Wiese
The former Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Gabrielius Landsbergis, is calling for Europe to have a deterrent of its own. In his view, Berlin has a central role to play here.
By Gabrielius Landsbergis
EU countries are not seizing the opportunity to steer markets with a green procurement system and thus reduce emissions. A study shows how they could redirect public spending amounting to EUR 2 trillion a year.
By Kai Schöneberg
In the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek, the Russian President described the main features of a peace plan being discussed by the USA and Ukraine as a possible basis for future agreements.
By Redaktion Table
Shortly before COP30 in Brazil, EU member states became entangled in disputes over climate targets, climate protection measures and international cooperation. There was no sign of this in Belém — partly because the EU had its back to the wall.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU is creating a joint procurement mechanism to make it easier for European companies to purchase strategic raw materials.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Following the discovery of childish-looking sex dolls and weapons on the platform, France is calling on the EU Commission to investigate the Chinese online retailer Shein. Paris accuses the company of violating EU rules.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce is making a new attempt at a trade or investment agreement with the EU. Estonia’s foreign minister spoke of a possible free trade agreement between the EU and China on Wednesday.
By Leonardo Pape
German industry faces billions of euros in extra costs when free emissions allowances expire. But maintaining the subsidies would tear a large hole in the EU Innovation Fund, intended to help finance decarbonization.
By Nico Beckert
