Lufthansa has long since repaid the money, but the EU Commission is taking another close look at the six billion euro package from Germany.
By Redaktion Table
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán travels to Beijing and calls it "Peace Mission 3.0". Brussels is highly irritated after just a few days of the Hungarian Council Presidency – and is increasingly concerned about Orbán's actions.
By Michael Radunski
Cohesion spending accounts for more than a third of the EU's multi-annual budget: around €427 billion. However, the money often does not flow correctly, as the Court of Auditors criticizes. It sees several reasons for this.
By Redaktion Table
To secure re-election, Ursula von der Leyen must garner support from a broad centrist coalition, writes Sabine Nallinger. This is a challenging endeavor where a green industrial deal could help, combining security, climate action and competitiveness.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The parliamentary elections have resulted in an unclear majority, and now the search for a solution begins. As the winner of the election, the left-wing alliance wants to propose a prime minister. However, various scenarios are possible.
By Claire Stam
The former ID group will be merged into the new "Patriots for Europe" group. It will be joined by the Hungarian Fidesz, the Czech Ano movement and Vox from Spain as the second strongest group.
By Markus Grabitz
As Germany's highest-ranking military representative to NATO and the EU in Brussels, Lieutenant General Wolfgang Wien is jointly responsible for the preparations for the NATO summit in Washington. He is hoping for an image of Western strength and unity.
By Redaktion Table
As an unexpected surprise, the left-wing coalition emerges victorious from the second round of the parliamentary elections in France. However, it did not achieve an absolute majority. It remains to be seen who will form the future government.
By Claire Stam
In a Europe-wide survey conducted by the European Investment Bank (EIB) on Europeans' knowledge of climate change, Germans show above-average awareness. However, there are demographic differences.
By Lukas Knigge
The right-wing populist Vox is leaving the ECR parliamentary group. The six MEPs from Spain want to become part of the "Patriots for Europe" – as does the Wilders party PVV.
By Markus Grabitz
