After the end of Russian gas flows through Ukraine, other routes will become important for security of supply. A large pipeline is due to be completed in 2029 and will bring new revenue to Ukraine and Slovakia. However, national egotisms, the consequences of the Russian invasion and the general move away from gas as an energy source are increasingly complicating European trade.
By Manuel Berkel
Commission President von der Leyen has canceled her external appointments for the first two weeks of January. The reason is severe pneumonia. The absence is particularly sensitive in view of Donald Trump's inauguration.
By Till Hoppe
The TTIP trade and investment agreement with the USA has been on hold since 2017. The CDU/CSU's candidate for chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has now spoken out in favor of resuming talks on a free trade agreement with the Trump administration.
By Redaktion Table
The Kremlin is using south-eastern Europe to test its anti-Western propaganda lies, writes Balkan expert Thomas Brey in a new study. Serbia, Russia's closest European ally, has a special role to play here.
By Stephan Israel
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the result of the first round of the presidential election, arguing that voters had been manipulated. The right-wing extremist Călin Georgescu is now appealing against this.
By Redaktion Table
Norway wants to put only electric cars on the roads from 2025. The Scandinavian country has almost achieved this goal. One of the ways it has achieved this is by imposing high import duties on combustion vehicles.
By Redaktion Table
Prime Minister Tusk plans to strengthen European defense, ramp up arms production, and tighten sanctions against Russia during the Polish Council Presidency, which began on Jan. 1.
By Maximilian Stascheit
Two MEPs and two staff members from the European Parliament are running for the Bundestag in the early elections on Feb. 23. One of the two MEPs and the two staff members have a good chance of entering the national parliament.
By Markus Grabitz
Car manufacturers who have delayed electromobility fear penalties when the CO2 fleet limits fall in 2025. However, softening the restrictions would massively jeopardize the transformation and competitiveness of the industry.
By Experts Table.Briefings
"Turning point" – after almost three years, everyone seems to know what it's all about. But one central dimension is missing: Europe. This is what the scientists Claudia Major and Christian Mölling write in a joint position paper.
By Experts Table.Briefings
