In his laudatory speech for Mario Draghi at the Charlemagne Prize award ceremony, Friedrich Merz expressed fundamental criticism of the Commission’s proposal for the MFF. Negotiations on the MFF for 2028–2034 will begin shortly.
By Markus Grabitz
The Spanish Court of Auditors has found that Pedro Sánchez’s government diverted approximately €2.4 billion from the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) into the Spanish pension system. There are now indications that the amount may have been as high as €10 billion.
By Markus Grabitz
In response to high energy prices and supply issues, the current Council Presidency is calling for increased gas production in the EU. Differences over the Commission’s approach became apparent at a meeting of energy ministers in Cyprus.
By Manuel Berkel
The Council has approved additional aid for workers who are at risk of unemployment. This extends the Globalization Adjustment Fund (EGF) through Dec. 31, 2027.
By Marion Bergermann
The think tank sees itself as a practical center of expertise that aims to establish itself as a leading German advisory institution for Indo-European relations.
By Angela Köckritz
Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province is home to one of Africa’s largest energy projects – in an area plagued by terrorism. The European Union is expected to end its funding for the Rwandan troops deployed there to help secure the region. The question now is what comes next.
By Evangelista Sie
US President Donald Trump is once again threatening the EU with higher tariffs if it fails to implement the trade agreement. On his online platform, he set the US Independence Day as the deadline. He and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described their conversation as a “very good phone call.”
By Redaktion Table
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new military aid for Ukraine at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan. However, his focus is not solely on Ukraine, but rather on a reorientation of transatlantic relations.
By Katharina Horban
The European Union is using two meetings in Yerevan to support Armenia’s pro-Western course. Alongside a connectivity partnership and billions in investment, the focus is on safeguarding the country’s June parliamentary elections against Russian influence.
By Stephan Israel
The One Europe, One Market roadmap could finally put the idea of a multi-speed EU into practice. While the content of the roadmap comes as no surprise, its implementation does: The three EU institutions will jointly monitor progress, and the timeline is binding, measurable and tight, the political scientist argues.
By Marc De Vos
