European Union • Table.Briefings

April 27th, 2026

Vietnam: Concerns over fish exports to the EU

The EU has been monitoring Vietnam’s fishing industry for years. The Vietnamese government now intends to systematically address these shortcomings through a decree.

By Marcel Grzanna

Wolodymyr Selenskyj und António Costa in Brüssel beim EU-Giofel.

News | European Union

April 23rd, 2026

Informal summit in Cyprus: How Zelenskyy plans to capitalize on momentum in the accession process

Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes to secure a green light to open clusters at the informal summit in Cyprus. Following the breakthrough on the €90 billion loan and the 20th sanctions package, the Ukrainian president wants to make the most of the current momentum.

By Stephan Israel

Feature | European Council

April 23rd, 2026

Informal summit in Cyprus: How Zelenskiy plans to capitalize on current momentum for Ukraine’s accession process

Volodymyr Zelenskiy expects to be given the green light to open negotiating clusters at the informal summit in Cyprus. Following the breakthrough on the €90 billion loan and the 20th package of sanctions, the Ukrainian president hopes to capitalize on current momentum.

By Stephan Israel

Feature | Geopolitics

April 21st, 2026

Dakar International Forum: How the West, the AES countries and ECOWAS are seeking common ground

Delegations from 37 countries gathered in the Senegalese capital for the opening of the long-established security conference. But with only two heads of state in attendance, the 10th peace forum drew a less high-profile lineup than in previous years. Germany’s delegation met directly with the coup governments in the Sahel, while ECOWAS sought to play the role of mediator.

By Lucia Weiß

News | Global Gateway

April 21st, 2026

Ethiopia: European Union resumes direct financial aid

The EU plans to provide Ethiopia with a total of €140 million in direct financial support. The move marks a shift in European policy, after direct aid to the country had previously been suspended over the war in Tigray.

By David Renke

Talk of the Town | Bulgaria

April 17th, 2026

Elections in Bulgaria: Kremlin-friendly former president is the frontrunner

Bulgaria’s former president, Rumen Radev, has a good chance of becoming the leading political force on Sunday with his left-wing nationalist party, Progressive Bulgaria (PB). A former military officer, Radev is skeptical of NATO, the EU, and support for Ukraine.

By Frank Stier and Stephan Israel

Der moldauische Außenminister Mihai Popșoi mit Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul im März in Berlin.

News | Moldova

April 16th, 2026

Turning away from Russia: Moldova to leave the CIS in April 2027

After 35 years, the Republic of Moldova will leave the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Its membership in the organization will formally end on April 1, 2027. The country’s population supports the government’s pro-Western course.

By Viktor Funk

News | European Union

April 15th, 2026

China’s counterstrike: How new rules are putting European firms in a bind

China’s new regulation against foreign sanctions is putting European companies in a dilemma. Firms that comply with US or EU rules risk penalties in China. The EU Chamber of Commerce is warning of growing uncertainty and calling for clear rules.

By Amelie Richter

News | Automotive

April 14th, 2026

Auto emissions targets: German government seeks further concessions for manufacturers

The German coalition committee has agreed on a joint position regarding the automotive package. The Social Democrats are making far-reaching concessions to the CDU/CSU and automakers. In the European Parliament, the German SPD group has already expressed reservations.

By Markus Grabitz

Feature | Hungary

April 13th, 2026

Hungary: What Péter Magyar’s landslide victory means for Europe

Péter Magyar wants to lead Hungary back into Europe. The election winner promises that his country will once again be a strong ally in NATO and the European Union. Across Europe, there is widespread relief that the Orbán era has come to an end.

By Stephan Israel