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Volt: Party members vote on party affiliation

This time, Volt is entering the EU Parliament with five MEPs. This makes the party attractive to both the Greens/EFA group and Renew. The MEPs recommend the Greens, but let the members decide.

By Corinna Visser

Iratxe García wants to continue leading the S&D Group

Since the election, Italy has had the largest social democratic group in the European Parliament. Nevertheless, the incumbent from Spain wants to continue in her role. She already has a plan for the hearing of the Commission President.

By Till Hoppe

Sanctions: Why Berlin is preventing a tougher package against Russia

The "no-Russia clause" in the sanctions regime against Moscow will not be extended to subsidiaries of EU companies for the time being due to concerns expressed by the German government. The 14th sanctions package contains sanctions against Russia's liquefied natural gas business for the first time.

By Stephan Israel