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Jens Geier verhandelte für die S&D in der letzten Legislatur das wichtigste Wasserstoffgesetz des Green Deal.

Green Deal: How the SPD wants to secure the regulation

It must be possible to discuss readjustments to the Green Deal without throwing the entire regulation overboard, says Jens Geier. Similar to Enrico Letta, the long-standing SPD MEP is therefore calling for an "Implementing Office" for the next legislature.

By Manuel Berkel

Urkaine peace summit: What expectations Zelenskiy raises

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced another peace summit in Switzerland – "in a few months." Although he did not specify who would host it and who would take part, Zelenskiy clarified that he wants to hold talks with Russia with international support.

By Viktor Funk

Nature Restoration Act: How a turning point emerges

The law on the restoration of nature, which is controversial among farmers, could surprisingly clear the final hurdle on Monday. Austria's Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler announced her approval on Sunday, citing the risk of flooding as one of the reasons.

By Manuel Berkel

A wake-up call

The weakening of Emmanuel Macron and the coalition government is one of the worst news of these European elections. It is no coincidence that the propaganda work of internationally networked, anti-democratic forces is particularly focused on these countries ahead of the elections to the Bundestag and the French presidency. This gives rise to a mandate for the pro-European forces in the EU Parliament.

By Redaktion Table

Correction: Cedec elects president

Correction from Europe.Table: Urban Keussen, Chief Technology Officer of energy supplier EWE, was not elected President of the European Association of Public Utilities Cedec on June 12 as reported. Keussen is running for the election, which is to take place on June 19.

By Redaktion Table

What's cooking in Brussels? Renew seeks renewal

Despite her defeat in the European elections, Valérie Hayer wants to remain the chair of the Renew Group in the European Parliament. However, it is more likely that she will be ousted by former Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès.

By Claire Stam