Germany and the Netherlands both refuse to accept responsibility for the failed deal to take over the electricity grid operator Tennet. A letter is at the center of the dispute.
By Manuel Berkel
In the turbulent French election campaign, the Republicans are arguing fiercely about whether they want to enter into an alliance with the far-right Rassemblement National. It is already clear what would happen to the party if they did.
By Claire Stam
The 47-year-old head of government of Estonia is regarded as the "Iron Lady" of the North. Not least because of her unrelenting stance towards Russia, many NATO allies would consider her the right choice for the post of High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
By Redaktion Table
A Correctiv investigation revealed ties between professors at RWTH Aachen University and military-affiliated research institutions in China. The University points to outdated cases and changed review processes. Other experts no longer want to rely on academic self-governance.
By Tim Gabel
According to diplomats, new, stricter EU sanctions against Russia have been thwarted by the German government. This is apparently also due to a dispute between the Chancellery and the Foreign Ministry.
By Redaktion Table
The ECR makes new gains on the transfer market and overtakes Renew as the third strongest force in Parliament – among others with former Reconquête members around Marion Maréchal.
By Alina Leimbach
In Belgium, there are signs of what a future federal government under the Flemish nationalist De Wever could look like. But the path to this is complicated. The EU deficit procedure also plays a role.
By Eric Bonse
The Green Group in the EU Parliament has elected its two chairpersons. Terry Reintke from Gelsenkirchen in Germany and Bas Eickhout from Groesbeek in the Netherlands were the only candidates.
By Lukas Knigge
In an open letter, Ecommerce Europe and other associations are raising concerns about competitive disadvantages faced by local businesses due to foreign actors often not adhering to the high standards set by the EU.
By Corinna Visser
For the CDU/CSU group, legislative committees such as AGRI and ITRE could take priority when it comes to the distribution of committee chairs. David McAllister, who has so far chaired the Committee on Foreign Affairs, could become one of 14 Vice-Presidents in the European Parliament. Sabine Verheyen is also a candidate for the post of Vice-President.
By Markus Grabitz
