In an interview with Table.Briefings, Bernd Lange, head of the Trade Committee, calls for the Commission to involve Parliament more closely, even in exceptional situations. Furthermore, the EU must not fall into protectionism under the pretext of economic security.
By Eric Bonse
The designated Commission Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy has steadily increased his influence in Brussels and Paris in recent years. Now his mediation skills are in demand in European industrial policy.
By Table.Briefings
The European Parliament has revealed its country delegations. The delegation for China consists of 38 MEPs.
By Amelie Richter
Expectations are high for the EU's first defense commissioner, but Lithuanian Andrius Kubilius is well-prepared for the job. However, his stance on shared debt might meet resistance.
By Stephan Israel
The Agora Energiewende think tank has examined the macroeconomic impact of the investments required to achieve the EU's 2040 climate target. In addition to Europe's major economic powers, Poland in particular could also benefit.
By Lukas Knigge
Spain appears to have changed its position on the countervailing duties on Chinese EVs. During his visit to China, Prime Minister Sánchez called for a compromise. The country had previously supported the punitive tariffs.
By Redaktion Table
The position paper of the Beijing EU Chamber has rarely been so full of criticism as this year. Weak consumption, combined with massive overcapacity, is weighing heavily on companies.
By Jörn Petring
Portugal has nominated former Finance Minister Maria Luís Albuquerque, the Danish government its Minister for Development and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen and Spain its current Climate Minister Teresa Ribera as candidates for the EU Commission.
By Table.Briefings
With the increase in climate-related extreme events, inflation through supply shocks threatens to become the norm. Experts recommend rethinking the division of roles between the ECB and governments. However, they disagree on how far the ECB should go in the fight against climate change.
By Table.Briefings
Following the establishment of its own far-right parliamentary group in the European Parliament, the AfD is also planning to found a European party. However, according to information obtained by Table.Briefings, the AfD leadership had initially planned to take a different route.
By Franziska Klemenz
