Noch vor einem Jahr unterrichtete Ulrich Thoden in Rheine Berufsschüler in Latein und katholischer Theologie. Nun prüft er als Obmann der Linken im Verteidigungsausschuss unzählige Beschaffungsvorlagen aus dem Bendlerblock auf ihre Sinnhaftigkeit.
Von Markus Bickel
Die bayerische Präsidentschaft der Wissenschaftsministerkonferenz startet mit drei Schwerpunkten: Bürokratieabbau, strategische Zusammenarbeit der Länder bei der HTA und neue Finanzierungsmodelle. Außerdem will Markus Blume die Spitzenmedizin voranbringen.
Von Nicola Kuhrt
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas sees a structural reorientation of transatlantic relations. Europe must adapt and take more responsibility for its security.
Von Stephan Israel
Following the failure of negotiations on the reform of air passenger rights, a conciliation committee will now be convened between the European Parliament and the Council. Parliament has appointed the members of its delegation.
Von Marion Bergermann und Markus Grabitz
Committee member Jörgen Warborn is proposing measures to make EU legislation more professional. His report received broad support in the Legal Affairs Committee and is set to be put to a plenary vote soon.
Von Markus Grabitz
After Spain and Italy, France has also agreed to classify Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization. A political agreement at the meeting of European Union foreign ministers is therefore considered likely.
Von Redaktion Table
A study by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation finds that the cost of admitting the Western Balkan states to the European Union would be negligible for the Union’s budget. At the same time, accession would deliver a substantial economic boost to the six candidate countries.
Von Stephan Israel
Nine European cities would like to host the new EU customs authority and have courted the favor of the European Parliament. Meanwhile, the Council and Parliament are still struggling to find a decision-making mechanism
Von János Allenbach-Ammann
Can environmental NGOs take legal action against the German government’s climate action programs, and if so, how far can courts go in imposing requirements on the federal government? These questions will be before the Federal Administrative Court on Thursday. A decision could be issued the same day.
Von Alexandra Endres
Können Umwelt-NGOs gegen die Klimaschutzprogramme der Bundesregierung klagen? Falls ja, wie viele Vorschriften dürfen Gerichte der Bundesregierung machen? Darum geht es am Donnerstag vor dem Bundesverwaltungsgericht. Eine Entscheidung könnte noch am selben Tag fallen.
Von Alexandra Endres
