The European super election year continues: On Thursday, the United Kingdom will elect a new parliament. After fourteen years of Tory-led governments and Brexit, all polls indicate an absolute majority for Labour. This presents opportunities for a renewal of EU-UK cooperation, particularly in foreign and security policy – if both sides show flexibility.
By Redaktion Table
Not enough money for electrification, too much for fossil fuels – experts continue to give EU climate policy a poor report card. There have only been small improvements in individual areas.
By Lukas Knigge
The German CSRD Implementation Act continues to be delayed. It is therefore uncertain when companies will have clarity about their obligations when reporting on sustainability issues.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Digital Decade report shows that the EU is making progress in the digital transformation. However, there are still deficits in digital skills, high-quality connectivity, and the use of AI and cloud technologies.
By Corinna Visser
The portfolios of the committees in the EU Parliament may be redistributed. The Environment Committee (ENVI), among others, could lose some of its competencies.
By Lukas Knigge
A group of key Social Democrats in the European Parliament is calling on Commission President von der Leyen to introduce a legislative initiative to restrict the use of subcontractors.
By Alina Leimbach
Germany and Poland are moving closer together on the issue of aid payments to victims of the German occupation. Both governments also want to work closely together on defense.
By Redaktion Table
In today's Opinion, Linda Kalcher and Neil Makaroff, directors of the Strategic Perspectives think tank, argue for a strong role for Germany in the development of a new European industrial strategy. The "economic powerhouse of Europe" could use its knowledge in a targeted manner for the benefit of the entire EU.
By Redaktion Table
The parliamentary administration wants to subject the meetings of the unofficial mediation procedures of the co-legislators, known as trilogues, to uniform rules. The accredited parliamentary assistants (APAs) are to be excluded.
By Markus Grabitz
The new government under Dick Schoof will not be an easy partner for Berlin. The coalition in The Hague will be preoccupied with itself from the outset. But there are also signs of reliability.
By Stephan Israel
