Corruption
Between pressure to reform and loss of trust: How South-East Europe ranks on the new corruption index
Most countries in the Western Balkans and the EU member states of South-East Europe are continuing to slide down the new corruption index. What this means for the accession prospects of the six Western Balkan states – and why protests are growing.
By Frank Stier
Economic policy
EU summit: Heads of government give priority to 28th regime and capital markets union
Despite disagreements in the run-up to the informal meeting, the heads of state and government were optimistic. The member states expect to see concrete progress on the integration of the capital markets, the 28th regime and the electricity market.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
EU summit
Single market: How Costa and von der Leyen aim to overcome national resistance
The President of the European Council wants to draw heads of state and government away from their traditional positions through an open discussion format. The goal is to set concrete deadlines for key dossiers related to further integration of the single market.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Munich Security Conference 2026
EU chief diplomat Kallas in favour of common debt for defense
EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas is advocating shared debt for European defense ahead of the Munich Security Conference. She also wants to present the member states with a plan on how Russia should contribute to lasting peace in Ukraine.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Stephan Israel
Child protection
Action plan to counter cyberbullying: High-pressure problem, limited impact
The EU Commission has presented an action plan to counter cyberbullying. The plan bundles together existing measures and focuses on preventative approaches, but there are no binding minimum standards.
By Corinna Visser
Munich Security Conference 2026
Why Merz and Macron are not sending a message of European strength in Munich
No joint appearance on the central stage – and further uncertainty about the future of the joint FCAS fighter jet project. Just before the start of the Munich Security Conference, Franco–German relations are strained.
By Gabriel Bub and Markus Bickel
Europe.Table
United Kingdom: Why Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is still clinging on
While the British prime minister is under mounting pressure, he is expected to remain in office for now. But many political observers believe his authority has been fundamentally weakened.
By Henning Hoff
Munich Security Conference 2026
Munich Security Report 2026: How Europe should counter Trump’s attacks on the rules-based world order
This year’s Munich Security Report examines the impact of the US president on European security, the Indo-Pacific, global trade and development policy – while the search for solutions to ongoing global crises takes a back seat.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Markus Bickel
Environmental Council
International climate policy: How Europe wants to change its strategy
After a disappointing COP30, the European Union is preparing a strategic realignment of its international climate diplomacy. In particular, Brussels wants to make greater use of trade, financial and development policy to strengthen alliances and advance climate goals.
By Lukas Knigge
Europe (English)
Table of Contents - Edition 1128 from February 13th, 2026
- EU summit: Heads of government give priority to 28th regime and capital markets union
- Between pressure to reform and loss of trust: How South-East Europe ranks on the new corruption index
- New IAA draft: Commission opens up Buy European concept
- Ukraine: Allies pledge new military aid
- Flash Eurobarometer: Majority of Europeans perceive national security to be under threat
- Free trade agreement: Talks with Australian minister continue
- Trade dispute: China imposes tariffs on EU dairy products
- Advocate General: Release of EU funds to Hungary was unlawful
- Real estate sales: EPPO investigates the Commission
- Executive Moves: Ex-Meta lobbyist Aura Salla (EPP) is rapporteur for the Digital Omnibus
- Must Reads: Switzerland votes on population limit
- Time.Table: Informal meeting of trade ministers
- Table.Documents: The EU has these levers against Trump
- Competitiveness versus nature: Why deregulation is risky
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