Chefs in Brussels and Strasbourg: Next week, EU parliamentarians will meet in Alsace, while EU energy ministers and then heads of state and government will meet in the Belgian capital. Energy policy and the climate package are in focus: an unprecedented challenge for all EU actors.
By Claire Stam
The German government wanted to define its positions earlier for European coordination processes and make its own European policy coordination more stringent. But even after a year, the traffic light coalition often fails to live up to this goal – with consequences for Germany's position in the EU.
By Falk Steiner
At the Western Balkans Summit in Tirana, the EU demonstrates that it is finally taking the geopolitical importance of the region seriously. In addition to a new commitment to the enlargement perspective for the six countries, there are also concrete initiatives to bind the Western Balkans more strongly to the EU.
By Stephan Israel
In the dispute over the rule of law in Hungary and possible EU sanctions, the finance ministers have passed the ball back to the EU Commission. Meanwhile, Hungary is increasing the pressure by blocking the planned European budget support for Ukraine.
By Eric Bonse
In a night session, the EU Parliament, Council, and Commission agreed on the basic pillars of a new regulation against global deforestation. The trilogue result is an important signal ahead of the World Nature Conference but requires some compromises that are likely to have an aftermath.
By Timo Landenberger
The first disposable e-cigarettes appeared in Germany in February. They now account for 40 percent of the industry's sales. Now they may be facing the end of their regulatory life.
By Markus Grabitz
