During his visit to the White House, Trump called Merz a "great leader" with whom he hoped to have a good relationship. However, the US President did not distance himself from Putin.
By Michael Bröcker
The auto industry continues to push back against the combustion engine ban set for 2035. A draft position paper by the VDA reveals demands for a loosening of CO2 fleet regulations, which would lead to higher emissions.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Thanks to an amendment to the coalition agreement, Chinese technology could continue to be installed in German wind turbines and solar installations. However, experts warn of an increased safety risk.
By Redaktion Table
Polish Transport Minister Dariusz Klimczak called it a “historic decision”: After lengthy negotiations, the EU member states have agreed on new rules for flight delay compensation. In the future, compensation will only be available after a delay of four hours.
By Marion Bergermann
NATO has a new SACEUR: Lieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich from the US Air Force succeeds General Christopher Cavoli.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The EU Parliament's Agriculture Committee is raising concerns about an overly hasty approach to the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Farming representatives share similar worries.
By Julia Dahm
It is self-deception to believe that Putin can be countered with military pressure alone, writes Lars Pohlmeier from the association International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. Further armament entails the risk of a largely destroyed Ukraine and an expansion of the war.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Jens Plötner becomes State Secretary for Armaments. The change of personnel is controversial: Plötner is considered by many to represent a foreign policy that was once too Russia-friendly.
By Markus Bickel
Coalition politicians are attacking Poland's Prime Minister after the defeat in the presidential election. The PiS opposition is aiming to split the alliance – but Tusk still holds a clear majority in parliament.
By Maximilian Stascheit
With little progress in Pillars 1 and 2, even the CEO of French aircraft manufacturer Dassault is beginning to question the viability of the company’s own aircraft cooperation. Current discussions are centered on how clearly leadership roles should be defined within the respective working groups.
By Nana Brink
