The new EU Commission should make the European single market even more of a "geopolitical safe space," demand researchers from the Center for European Policy. Domestic manufacturers should be better protected against strategically subsidized competitors from China, for example.
By Till Hoppe
The free trade agreement between the EU and New Zealand starts on May 1. Customs duties will no longer be levied on clothing, chemicals, pharmaceutical products, cars and food from the EU. More beef can be imported from New Zealand.
By Markus Grabitz
Following the EU Parliament, the Council also adopted the reform of the Stability and Growth Pact on Monday. This means that new rules for reducing government debt will soon apply.
By Redaktion Table
The EU is investigating whether Apple's iPad poses a risk of abuse of competition. The company now has six months to ensure that the device complies with the DMA's preventive measures.
By Markus Grabitz
The lead candidate of the Christian Democratic party family in the European elections, Ursula von der Leyen, is not categorically ruling out cooperation between the EPP and the conservative ECR party family. This was her response to a question from Bas Eickhout (Greens) at the Maastricht Debate 2024, a debate with the candidates of the other party families.
By Markus Grabitz
According to a new report, more and more people around the world do not have access to a secure food supply. Three factors contribute to the worsening situation despite international efforts.
By Julia Dahm
To support farmers, German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir is calling for the EU rules on national subsidies to be relaxed. He has found a sympathetic ear with the European Commission – but not with all EU countries.
By Julia Dahm
Peter Ludlow has been observing European Council meetings for more than 20 years. In his comments on the latest meeting, he sees the conditions for a major step forward in shaping the Union.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius celebrated a Franco-German unity with his counterpart Sébastien Lecornu in Paris on Friday that does not seem to exist between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Emmanuel Macron.
By Gabriel Bub
