European Parliament • Table.Briefings

April 29th, 2026

MFF: Parliament calls for a larger EU budget

The European Parliament has adopted its position on the EU’s long-term budget. MEPs are facing sharp criticism from the member states.

By Till Hoppe

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

News | CO₂ price

April 16th, 2026

CBAM: European Parliament rapporteur rejects international carbon credits

Mohammed Chahim of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) opposes the inclusion of international carbon credits in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The European Parliament’s rapporteur is also weighing a special arrangement for the least developed countries.

By Lukas Knigge

Talk of the Town | E-Commerce

April 6th, 2026

E-commerce: What China’s new guidelines mean for Europe

China is giving its booming online retail sector a new strategic direction. New guidelines shift the focus from pure growth to quality and global integration, with political steering at the center.

By Amelie Richter

News | European Parliament

March 31st, 2026

Taiwan trip: EU lawmakers call for closer cooperation

While one EU delegation is visiting China, an 11-member group is strengthening ties with Taiwan. The lawmakers are emphasizing shared security interests and economic partnerships as the basis for cooperation.

By Amelie Richter

Chloé Ridel (S&D) und Hildegard Bentele (EVP)

News | Global Gateway

March 27th, 2026

Global Gateway: European Parliament calls for reform

A report by the European Parliament calls for reforming the governance structures of the Global Gateway Initiative and improving access for private investors. It states that faster decision-making is needed so that the initiative can serve as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

By Stephan Israel, Amelie Richter and Arne Schütte

News | Global Gateway

March 26th, 2026

Global Gateway: European Parliament calls for reform of Europe’s response to the BRI

The governance structures of the Global Gateway initiative should be reformed and access for private investors improved, according to a European Parliament report. Faster decision-making is needed if the initiative is to serve as a credible alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

By Stephan Israel and Amelie Richter

News | European Parliament

March 26th, 2026

European Parliament: What is on the agenda for the delegation’s trip to China

For the first time in eight years, a European Parliament delegation is traveling to China. The focus is on internal market issues such as industrial overcapacity and digital platforms, with the aim of securing fair competitive conditions.

By Amelie Richter

News | Global Gateway

March 26th, 2026

Global Gateway: Why the governance structure of Europe’s response to China’s Belt and Road initiative needs to be reformed

A report by the European Parliament is making a call to reform the governance structures of the Global Gateway initiative and to improve access for private investors. According to the report, faster decision-making is needed in order for the scheme to serve as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road initiative.

By Stephan Israel

News | European Parliament

March 18th, 2026

Proxy voting: Council approves – Berlin abstains

It is proposed that female Members of the European Parliament should be able to transfer their voting rights while on maternity leave before and after the birth of their child. A conflict over this issue is brewing within the coalition.

By Till Hoppe