Environmental policy
Environmental omnibus: How the EU is grinding down environmental protection standards
With the eighth omnibus package, the Commission is laying its hands on environmental protection standards – on the same day that the European Environment Agency certifies that the EU is failing to meet its protection targets.
By Lukas Knigge
European sovereignty
How the European Union is gearing up for a hostile US partner
Following António Costa’s recent critique, it is Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius’ turn to blast the new US security strategy and the hostile tones coming from Washington. The Trump administration has declared war on the EU in pursuit of its strategic interests, he writes. Members states will discuss their stance towards the US at next week’s EU summit.
By Stephan Israel
Resilience
Europe’s hurdles on the way to a preparedness union strategy
The EU wants to be better prepared for crises and their cascading effects. That is why it is investing more than EUR 10 billion in establishing new structures and capacities. But not all countries are on board and different perceptions of threats remain a crucial factor.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
CDU/CSU
CDU/CSU group in the European Parliament: Niclas Herbst is the new leader
A decision came in the second round of voting: Niclas Herbst won with 15 votes versus 13 votes for Christine Schneider.
By Markus Grabitz
Peace negotiations
Ukraine: How the Europeans are trying to stand up to the USA
European heads of state and government are intensifying their efforts to take a more independent stance on Ukraine policy vis-à-vis the USA. The aim is to strengthen Ukraine’s position in peace negotiations and secure financial support.
By Stephan Israel
SMR
SMR: Federal office warns against weakening national safety requirements
In the run-up to the new EU strategy for SMR reactors, the federal office responsible for fuel transportation has warned against circumventing national safety standards. Large nuclear companies from the USA are pushing for international harmonization.
By Manuel Berkel
Europe.Table
Sustainability omnibus: Agreement reached in trilogue
The EU Commission, Council, and Parliament have agreed on the sustainability omnibus. The agreement on supply chain regulation and sustainability reporting aims to reduce bureaucracy and increase competitiveness at the expense of climate protection.
By Lukas Knigge
NGT
NGT trilogue agreement: What happens next
After lengthy negotiations, the reform of EU genetic engineering legislation has almost reached the finish line. However, approval in the EU Parliament and Council cannot be taken for granted. Meanwhile, reactions to the agreement vary widely.
By Julia Dahm
Savings and investment union
Financial market integration: Albuquerque calls on member states to act
At the presentation of the legislative package on financial market integration, the Financial Markets Commissioner warned against inaction. Industry reactions to the Commission’s most far-reaching step in financial market regulation to date have been predominantly positive.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Ukraine
Commission still unable to win over Belgium on its funding proposal for Ukraine
The EU Commission has presented its legislative proposals for financing Ukraine. In them, it has complemented its preferred option of a reparations loan using frozen Russian assets with additional guarantees and a new legal basis. However, Belgium remains opposed.
By János Allenbach-Ammann and Stephan Israel
Europe (English)
Table of Contents - Edition 1089 from December 11th, 2025
- The Trumpian USA: How the EU is preparing for a hostile partner
- Environmental omnibus: How the EU is grinding down environmental protection standards
- Grids Package: German Economics Ministry open to new regulation of grid connections
- General Court of the EU: Intel must pay lower fine
- Top of the Table 2025: The 100 key movers and shakers on the Europe.table scene – Society
- Must Reads: Euroclear employee flew to Russia 155 times between 2015 and 2024
- Time.Table: How the far right threatens democracies in Europe
- Documents: Study on cost-effective climate action
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