Shipping
Power, space and sea: Why maritime industrial policy shapes sovereignty, security and prosperity
The European Union remains heavily dependent on China in key areas of the maritime sector. The European Commission is set to present a maritime strategy and a dedicated ports strategy in early March. Germany and the EU must make targeted investments in this sector.
By Reinhard Lüken
Methane Regulation
Methane regulation: Commission consults US experts
A key implementing protocol for the methane regulation appears close to completion. It was developed by US researchers and is expected to be presented to the European Commission and member states in the coming weeks.
By Manuel Berkel
Munich Security Conference
What Europe takes away from Munich
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
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 (English)
Table of Contents - Edition 1129 from February 16th, 2026
- MSC: What Europe takes away from Munich
- Methane regulation: Commission consults US experts
- Electricity market design: No revision planned
- Energy security: Rubio advances gas and nuclear deals in Eastern Europe
- Trump’s Board of Peace: Italy seeks “observer” status
- S&D Group: García Pérez seeks tighter discipline
- Must Reads: Caution urged with Buy European criteria
- Documents: Toolbox for IT supply chain security
- Opinion: Why maritime industrial policy shapes sovereignty, security and prosperity
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