The German government should take more decisive action at EU level and make decisions earlier, demands Anna-Maija Mertens. This would allow Germany to once again play a more important role within the alliance of states.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Prime Minister Tusk plans to strengthen European defense, ramp up arms production, and tighten sanctions against Russia during the Polish Council Presidency, which began on Jan. 1.
By Maximilian Stascheit
At this year’s final EU summit, leaders upheld their existing stance on Ukraine. However, the tone has shifted: President Zelenskiy voiced unusually candid criticism, while discussions increasingly turned to potential peace talks under a future US President Trump.
By Eric Bonse
The EU must immediately and comprehensively reform the CO2 fleet regulation of passenger cars. This is the demand of a group of researchers led by Thomas Koch from Karlsruhe KIT. Otherwise, the sector will be at odds with the Paris climate targets in 2030.
By Lukas Knigge
In addition to the distribution of top posts, the EU summit today and tomorrow will also focus on the strategic agenda, options for strengthening the defense industry and the situation in the Middle East. However, the course of a summit is rarely as open as it is now.
By Stephan Israel
The ÖVP is threatening to bring down the renaturation law after its unanimous approval. However, there is much to suggest that the government will continue despite the uproar.
By Lukas Bayer
The allocation of the top posts should actually be a swift affair. However, after their clear election victory, the EPP representatives are confidently making new demands – and questioning the usual balance.
By Till Hoppe
EPP lead candidate Ursula von der Leyen has won the European elections by a large margin. Now she wants to talk to the Socialists and Liberals first. However, she is hinting that she would also like to involve the Greens at a later date.
By Markus Grabitz
In order to get ahead of the heads of state and government, the EPP, S D, Renew and Greens want to rally behind a candidate for the post of Commission President at an early stage. Negotiations between the group leaders will begin as soon as the majority is determined on Monday.
By Redaktion Table
Portugal's Costa is considered the favorite for the office of EU Council President. However, investigations by the public prosecutor's office, which led to his resignation as head of government at the end of November, could stand in his way – even if they are increasingly proving to be the result of speculation.
By Table.Briefings
