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
Digital Services Act
DSA: Commission accuses TikTok of addictive design
The European Commission has provisionally found that TikTok is in breach of key provisions of the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing what it describes as the platform’s “addictive design.” The preliminary findings follow an investigation that has been ongoing since 2024 and also focus on TikTok’s algorithmic recommendation systems.
By Corinna Visser
European Council
Leaders’ retreat on competitiveness: Merz invites like-minded partners to preliminary meeting
“Buy European” criteria could become a point of contention at an informal meeting of European Union leaders on competitiveness and the single market. Six member states have raised concerns in a non-paper.
By Markus Grabitz
European Commission
Draft port strategy: More robust action against investors from China
Investments from third countries in EU ports are to be subject to stricter controls. This is provided for in a draft of the port strategy, which was made available to Table.Briefings.
By Markus Grabitz
Sanctions
Why the 20th package of sanctions against Russia is hanging in the balance
The EU hopes to finalize the 20th sanctions package on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but the timetable is looking shaky. Ambitious plans for a ban on services for all Russian energy exports by sea are causing particular complications.
By Stephan Israel and Viktor Funk
Europe.Table
Industrial electricity: Energy-intensive sectors call for a EUR 50 price cap
Ahead of next week’s meeting of European Union heads of state and government, energy-intensive industries are stepping up pressure for a more industry-friendly electricity price. To that end, they are calling for far-reaching changes to the state aid framework and the EU emissions trading system.
By Manuel Berkel and Lukas Knigge
Europe (English)
Table of Contents - Edition 1127 from February 12th, 2026
- EU chief diplomat Kallas: Europe must take on common debt for defense
- Single market: How Costa and von der Leyen aim to overcome national resistance
- AI oversight in Germany: Wildberger opts for a decentralized model
- European Industry Summit: Von der Leyen accommodates industry on CO₂ costs
- Free trade agreement: Australian trade minister in Brussels for talks
- Global Gateway: German government promoting EU initiative as an economic opportunity
- Nato: Arctic Sentry aims to defuse tensions between alliance and Trump
- Action plan for drone defense: EU Commission wants to use 5G network for detection
- SMR strategy: Commission eyes urban deployment and streamlined approvals
- Automotive and grids packages: Parliamentary groups allocate rapporteur roles
- Must Reads: Verdict in Le Pen case expected July 7
- Time.Table: Belarus' political future
- Documents: Combating fraud in the Recovery and Resilience Facility
- Opinion: The EU needs a forward-looking agenda
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