The new cabinet is in place, but responsibilities are still being wrangled over. But it is foreseeable that the Greens will shape German policy in the EU – and thus secure a key position of power for themselves.
By Till Hoppe
The "Conference on the Future of Europe" has long faced resistance, especially in Germany. But now the traffic light coalition has embraced French leader Macron's initiative. Even EPP leader Weber is on board. But the reform ideas are still far apart.
By Eric Bonse
Over the next four years, the new German government intends to massively drive forward the decarbonization of the mobility sector. Infrastructures are to be expanded and emissions are to be priced without competitiveness suffering. This will primarily affect road traffic.
By Lukas Knigge
The coalition partners want to strengthen the EU externally and internally — and are even talking about a "federal state". They have also agreed on von der Leyen's personnel.
By Eric Bonse
