The new German government has resolved to organize its European policy more stringently. The most important posts have now been filled, but the coordination processes are not yet running smoothly.
By Till Hoppe
Transport, climate protection, international security: No area of our society can do without technologies and platforms in space, writes Elodie Viau. At today's launch of the European Space Conference, she provides an insight into the work of ESA's Telecommunications Integrated Applications Directorate.
By Redaktion Table
The EU announces a billion-euro aid package for Ukraine and reaffirms its determination to impose sanctions quickly in the event of an attack. However, a complete exclusion of Russia from the Swift banking system is apparently off the table.
By Eric Bonse
The European Central Bank has been in hazardous waters for years, endangering its political independence and compromising on its goals, as Jürgen Stark, Thomas Mayer, and Gunther Schnabl write.
By Redaktion Table
The EU has placed decarbonization at the top of its agenda to fight climate change. To this end, it has put together the "Fit for 55" climate package. One of the main pillars of this package is emissions trading – and the associated Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). It is still at the planning phase. The EU is wrestling with the details. But one thing is clear: CBAM could hit China particularly hard.
By Redaktion Table
Five years after his Sorbonne speech, France's head of state has reaffirmed his European policy ambitions and spelled out the plans for the French EU presidency. The prospects for ambitious EU reform are not bad, not least because Paris and Berlin are pulling together in many areas. And a look at the Netherlands shows: Something is also happening with the Stability Pact.
By Eric Bonse
During his visit to Berlin today, Swiss President and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis is seeking support in the conflict with Brussels. Relations between Bern and the EU have been in crisis since negotiations on a new basis for bilateral relations broke down. There is tailwind from German industry.
By Redaktion Table
