The official adoption of the Nature Restoration Law was scheduled to take place next Monday in the Council of Environment Ministers. In principle, this was expected to be a formality. But things turned out quite differently.
By Claire Stam
During the summit meeting in Brussels, EU heads of state and government agreed on a tougher stance towards Israel. Additionally, they gave the green light for accession negotiations with Bosnia-Herzegovina and for the use of proceeds from blocked Russian central bank funds for arming Ukraine.
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Slovakia is choosing the successor to President Čaputová. If Parliamentary Speaker Peter Pellegrini wins, Putin-friendly Premier Fico gains free rein for further controversial reforms and guarantees impunity for his shady political associates.
By Redaktion Table
On Thursday morning, the German Bundestag adopted the German companion bill to the Digital Services Act. Just two months after its approval by the Cabinet, the Bundestag swiftly completed its part of the work, making minor changes in the process.
By Falk Steiner
Leo Varadkar has always shown himself to be a modern politician who paid little heed to convention and has thus managed to leave an impression on Irish politics. Now he is stepping down.
By Redaktion Table
Since 1990, transport-related emissions in Europe have grown by more than a quarter, writes T E. The decarbonization of the sector is progressing slower than in other areas.
By Lukas Knigge
The Autorité de la Concurrence in France has accused Google of infringements in connection with EU copyright rules. This concerns the training data for the AI chatbot Bard.
By Redaktion Table
In an interview with Table.Briefings, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas talks about baby steps towards Eurobonds for defense. She considers the danger of a Russian nuclear strike to be low – the liberal sees the real threat in a completely different area. Kallas does not rule out a top job in Brussels.
By Redaktion Table
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, the FDP's lead candidate for the European elections, was unanimously elected as the ALDE party's lead candidate in Brussels on Wednesday. Her election heralds the start of the European Liberals' election campaign.
By Claire Stam
Arms for Ukraine, peace for Gaza, accession talks with Bosnia-Herzegovina – rarely has the agenda of a European Council been as full as this time. Here is an overview.
By Till Hoppe
