Ukraine-Krieg
Ukraine: This is how the coalition of the willing intends to convince Trump
With the Ukraine meeting in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron addressed several audiences: his electorate, Kyiv's supporters and, in particular, Donald Trump. The US president's position is crucial for the coalition of the willing.
By Nana Brink, Gabriel Bub and Viktor Funk
SMR
SMR: How German companies are helping to develop Europe’s mini nuclear plants
The European industry alliance for small modular reactors (SMRs) is seeking its first data centers and industrial companies as customers, according to a new action plan. German firms are involved in flagship projects.
By Manuel Berkel
Handelsstreit
Tariffs: Parliament criticizes Commission over US trade deal
In the Parliament’s trade committee, Director-General Sabine Weyand defended the trade deal with the United States. Only the EPP and parts of the ECR backed the agreement. How Parliament as a whole views the tariff cuts for the US remains unclear.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
Mercosur
Mercosur: How safeguard measures are meant to secure approval for the deal
The European Commission is assuring domestic farmers of swift safeguard measures should the trade agreement cause market disruptions. This could allow France and other critics to give their approval to the deal.
By Till Hoppe and Julia Dahm
EU-Klimapolitik
Climate neutrality: Europe's investment gap continues to grow
Stagnating production and declining sales of climate-friendly products: Europe is at risk of losing further ground in the race for the technologies of the future. This is also due to a lack of investment.
By Lukas Knigge
EDA
EU Member States spend EUR 343 billion on defense
The 27 EU Member States spent more money on defense in 2024 than ever before. According to forecasts, they are expected to increase this amount again this year and spend a total of EUR 381 billion.
By Gabriel Bub
Mercosur
Mercosur: Von der Leyen makes the move
After tough negotiations with France, the Commission President is now putting the free trade agreement to a vote. A series of assurances is intended to allay farmers' concerns. The Commission also wants to submit the agreement with Mexico for ratification.
By Till Hoppe and Julia Dahm
Europe (English)
Table of Contents - Edition 1022 from September 8th, 2025
- France: What happens after the confidence vote
- Antitrust fine against Google: Why EUR 2.95 billion is just the beginning
- ‘Tour des Capitales’: Costa talks to Merz about Ukraine and defense
- Ukraine: Massive drone attack by Russia
- Energy Council: Electricity grid needs a different cost-benefit analysis
- China tightens the tariff screw: EU pig farmers under pressure
- Exascale supercomputer: Zakharieva and Merz inaugurate JUPITER
- AI: ASML becomes largest shareholder in Mistral
- Romania: Government survives four votes of no confidence on austerity package
- Must Reads: Schrödinger's GPS interference
- Documents: ACER report on the 70 percent criterion
- Ischinger: Block formation? The US, China, and Europe in an AI race
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