CDU leader Friedrich Merz will welcome nine Christian Democrat heads of state and government in Berlin at the end of the week. It's about Europe's competitiveness and Donald Trump. As Chancellor, Merz could push through his own agenda with two powerful allies.
By Till Hoppe
Due to the time-consuming coordination between the coalition partners, the German government often decides on a position in the Council late or not at all. Lucas Guttenberg from the Bertelsmann Stiftung recommends following the example of the Netherlands.
By Redaktion Table
A TAB study sheds light on the challenges that still need to be overcome on the way to a fusion power plant. It is questionable whether nuclear fusion will still fit into our energy system in the second half of the century.
By Markus Weisskopf
An important signal before Donald Trump takes office: the EU Commission has paid Ukraine a first tranche of €3 billion, which is secured with the interest gains from frozen Russian state assets as part of the G7 initiative.
By Stephan Israel
The EU must not leave the censorship accusations by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X owner Elon Musk unanswered, say SPD MEPs. They are calling for swift action by the Commission – and new structures.
By Corinna Visser
According to a Forsa survey, the European Union is failing to distribute asylum seekers fairly and provide incentives for economic growth. According to the respondents, Germany has lost influence.
By Till Hoppe
After Belgium and Hungary failed to compromise on EU genetic engineering law in the Council, the Polish Council Presidency is trying its luck. However, there are doubts about the legal certainty of its proposal.
By Julia Dahm
The Balkans are a testing ground and a gateway for Russian propaganda, which even reaches EU states such as Austria. Southeast Europe expert Thomas Brey explains what the EU can do to counter toxic disinformation and which country could be the next to topple.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In order to implement the Commission's political priorities more efficiently, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has set up 14 new project groups. The approach aims to strengthen cooperation.
By Corinna Visser
With the Iris2 satellite constellation, Europe wants to establish a sovereign and secure communication system in space. But this is taking too long for Italy. It is considering purchasing the services from Elon Musk's Starlink.
By Almut Siefert
