At their first joint appearance, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul set out clear positions – bringing Berlin closer to the EU’s line. Despite a polite diplomatic tone, it became evident that differences remain on export controls, security issues and the war in Ukraine.
Von Amelie Richter
The European Parliament’s rules on votes of no confidence against the Commission date back to a time when Strasbourg sessions extended through Friday. If Article 131 were strictly applied, the vote would have clashed with the departure plans of the Members of Parliament.
Von Markus Grabitz
In the seat projection by political scientist Manuel Müller, the coalition backing Ursula von der Leyen has dropped to an all-time low. If elections were held now, the “eternal grand coalition” would likely be forced to expand once again.
Von Manuel Müller
The Confederation of German Employers' Associations (BDA) wants funding from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) to be conditional on countries implementing recommendations from the European Semester. Projects focusing on employment and competitiveness should receive priority funding.
Von Alina Leimbach
Member states have voiced criticism over not being informed in advance of the EU’s new trade agreement with Ukraine. Hungary is now attempting to organize a meeting of Ukraine’s neighboring states to unify opposition to the deal.
Von Janos Allenbach-Ammann
Ursula von der Leyen is planning the next round of the strategic dialogue on the future of the automotive industry only after the summer break. It is expected that the Commission will launch a consultation on fleet emission limits beforehand.
Von Markus Grabitz
Mit Daten zum Erfolg – dieses Motto will NRW aus erfolgreichen Ländern wie Kanada für die eigene Schulentwicklung übernehmen. Dafür sind neue Tools und Tests angedacht – aber auch eine neue Rolle der Schulaufsicht.
Von Vera Kraft
Mitgliedstaaten kritisieren, vor dem Abschluss des Handelsabkommens mit der Ukraine nicht vorinformiert worden zu sein. Ungarn versucht nun, ein Ministertreffen der Nachbarstaaten der Ukraine zu organisieren, um die Opposition zu einen.
Von Janos Allenbach-Ammann
Der Cyber Innovation Hub der Bundeswehr stellte am Donnerstag Innovationen im Bereich Software Defined Defence vor. Die zehn Projekte sind von Bundeswehrsoldaten entwickelt worden.
Von Nana Brink
