Norway, Ireland and Spain are breaking with the long-standing stance of many Western countries of only recognizing a Palestinian state as part of a peace agreement with Israel. Palestine's ambassador in Berlin is calling for more speed from the German government.
By Markus Bickel
Ahead of the European elections, Table.Briefings provides an overview of the trends in the member states. In Belgium, Prime Minister De Croo and his seven-party government must fear for their majority. Regionalization and polarization could make the country ungovernable on June. 9
By Eric Bonse
At the EU Agriculture Council in Brussels on Monday, the Greens and Christian Democrats forged unusual alliances – even against a German minister.
By Julia Dahm
Social Democrats and Liberals are threatening to deny the Commission President the votes for a second term in office. Von der Leyen is now distancing herself to some extent from working with right-wing politicians such as Giorgia Meloni.
By Till Hoppe
Get to know the "Top of the Table": the 100 key figures on the German-speaking European scene. Selected by the Europe.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics to administration, consulting, think tanks, foundations and NGOs. To conclude the series today: the most important personalities from the world of politics.
By Redaktion Table
In a speech at the Europe Festival in Dresden, French President Emmanuel Macron issued an urgent warning against the rise of the far right and sharply criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán. His demands: a Europe of defense and a new EU growth pact.
By Claire Stam
Several laws on industrial and climate policy were finally adopted by the Member States on Tuesday: the Net-Zero Industry Act, the Methane Regulation and the Ecodesign Regulation.
By Manuel Berkel
A debate took place at the meeting of EU foreign ministers, which EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell subsequently described as unusually "heated." The focus was once again on Hungary.
By Eric Bonse
A female farmer is at the top of the European election list for the Free Voters. Christine Singer, currently state farmer in Bavaria, wants to campaign for a reduction in bureaucracy – and admits that she is competing with the CSU for the favor of farmers.
By Redaktion Table
The Belgian EU Council Presidency wanted to cut the Gordian knot in the negotiations on EU genetic engineering law with a new initiative on the controversial patent issue. However, the hoped-for breakthrough failed to materialize.
By Julia Dahm
