Following revelations about a chat group between the European People’s Party (EPP) and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) on tightening European Union asylum law, EPP leader Manfred Weber is facing intense criticism. The cooperation between staff members from the two political groups has provoked strong protests from the democratic camp.
By Redaktion Table
At the EU Ambassadors’ Conference, Council President António Costa took a different position on foreign policy to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. While Costa is pushing for compliance with international law, von der Leyen believes that the old world order is history.
By Stephan Israel
Europe must use its power more assertively – this was the message from the President of the European Commission at the EU Ambassadors’ Conference. Under Europe’s new security strategy, security considerations must be taken into account systematically in all resources and instruments.
By Stephan Israel
Renew group leader Valérie Hayer sees clear signals of goodwill on the part of Manfred Weber to work together on compromises on important issues within the pro-European platform. The only way to protect Europeans, she says, is to strengthen integration.
By Markus Grabitz and Stephan Israel
The Swiss President is coming to Brussels to sign a new package of agreements on bilateral relations with Ursula von der Leyen. Switzerland will align itself with EU law and, in return, gain access to the internal electricity market, among other things.
By Stephan Israel
While the European Union is seeking to preserve the transatlantic relationship, it is also preparing for the possibility that the US could go it alone. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen aims to further define the bloc’s mutual defense clause and is working on a European security doctrine.
By Stephan Israel
The European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to ensure that a larger share of emissions trading revenues flows back to industry. At the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, she responded in particular to demands from energy-intensive sectors.
By Till Hoppe, Lukas Knigge and Manuel Berkel
The EU is planning a sweeping ban on services for Russian crude oil to further cut Moscow’s revenues, alongside new measures targeting the financial sector, cryptocurrencies and expanded export restrictions.
By Stephan Israel
Under its proposed 20th sanctions package, the EU aims to further reduce Russia’s revenues through a sweeping ban on services for Russian crude oil, supplemented by measures targeting the financial sector, cryptocurrencies and expanded export controls.
By Stephan Israel
The second Von der Leyen Commission’s focus on competitiveness is reflected in its more intensive contact with company representatives. Meetings with US companies are predominant.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
