European Parliament
Firewall in the EP: Majorities formed from the EPP together with right-wing extremists have become the norm
In the December plenary session, the Christian Democrats decided four important votes drawing on the support of far-right parties. The S&D Group is set to discuss ending the informal cooperation within the Von der Leyen platform.
By Markus Grabitz
Ukraine
Ukraine: Coalition of the willing agrees on security guarantees
At the meeting in Paris, numerous European heads of government and state agreed on security guarantees to support a possible future peace in Ukraine. Exactly what role Germany will play in this is still unclear.
By Gabriel Bub and Maria Mitrov
Transport policy
Transportation researcher: “Half the population would prefer to cycle”
Debates are raging at EU level over climate targets in transportation and supposed technological paternalism. Transportation researcher Johannes Weyer says in a Table.Briefings interview that good policy should not try to influence people’s attitudes.
By Alexandra Endres
Greenland
Greenland and Venezuela: Trump exposes the EU’s inability to act
While insisting on compliance with international law, the EU is reluctant to draw parallels between Venezuela and Greenland. However, it is far from clear how the European Union and its member states can prevent a takeover of Greenland.
By János Allenbach-Ammann, Lukas Knigge, Sara Sievert and Gabriel Bub
Transport policy
Bernreiter: “Brussels appears to be on another planet”
In an interview with Table.Briefings, Christian Bernreiter, transport minister in the German state of Bavaria, complains that Brussels is making too little progress in cutting red tape. He calls on EU member states and the EU Parliament to make improvements, particularly with regard to CO₂ fleet limits.
By Lukas Knigge
Venezuela
Venezuela: 26 EU member states criticize U.S.
Washington’s military strike marks the initial culmination of an escalating conflict with Venezuela. Brussels issued its first joint response on Sunday evening.
By Ferdinand Muggenthaler
Spain
Spain: Sánchez has back against the wall amidst corruption and sexual harassment scandals
The Spanish Prime Minister’s minority government is mired in its deepest crisis yet: Suspected corruption at the top of the ruling party allegedly involved bribery across as many as five ministries. This scandal is compounded by allegations of sexual harassment.
By Isabel Cuesta
ETS 2
Social Climate Fund: Germany still does not have a plan
The European Social Climate Fund will be launched on Jan. 1 to offset the costs of carbon pricing. Member states must decide how to spend the money in advance; but Germany has not presented its plan yet.
By Lukas Knigge
ESG.Table
Simplification ‘spectacle’ a diversion from Europe’s complex investment challenges
Europe’s focus on cutting red tape is distracting from the real challenges: While investment gaps cost a lot of money, politicians are bogged down in debates about regulation without tackling structural problems.
By Christian van Ballegooy and Lukas Bertram
EU enlargement
Montenegro: Minister for European Affairs Maida Gorčević aims to conclude accession negotiations in 2026
Montenegro’s Minister for European Affairs, Maida Gorčević, is confident that her country’s accession negotiations can be finalized in 2026. She is critical of the discussion in the EU about withholding veto rights from new member states. Montenegro’s success will also motivate other EU candidates, she says.
By Stephan Israel
Europe (English)
Table of Contents - Edition 1100 from January 7th, 2026
- Ukraine: Coalition of the willing agrees on security guarantees
- Firewall in the EP: Majorities formed from the EPP together with right-wing extremists have become the norm
- Mercosur: Von der Leyen offers more flexibility for agricultural budget
- Greenland: EU countries emphasize Greenland’s sovereignty
- Following the attack on Venezuela: Action committee calls for independent EU foreign policy
- Must Reads: How the “Donroe Doctrine” reinforces Xi’s vision of power in Asia
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