Last week, Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anušauskas was forced to resign. He is now warning of the consequences for the deployment of the German brigade in Lithuania.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Ursula von der Leyen's proposal for a Defense Commissioner has met with reservations outside of her own political family. The reactions from the member states are also mixed – for example in Germany.
By Stephan Israel
While Berlin and Brussels are discussing how to strengthen farmers in the supply chain, French President Emmanuel Macron has boldly announced that price floors for agricultural products will apply in the future. But in practice, many questions remain unanswered.
By Claire Stam
The partnership between the EU and Egypt also includes closer cooperation on migration. In Cairo, von der Leyen also warns of a famine in Gaza.
By Corinna Visser
The EU has opened an office in Greenland and concluded two agreements. The aim is to promote education and the energy sector in the Arctic region.
By Corinna Visser
Roderick Kefferpütz developed the desire to work in international politics while crossing the Atlantic on a Canadian sailing ship. Since May 2023, he has headed the Heinrich Böll Foundation's office at the European Union in Brussels.
By Redaktion Table
German armaments and chemical companies receive more than €130 million from the EU for armaments projects. The projects involve the production of ammunition and missiles.
By Redaktion Table
For weeks, farmers have been protesting in the EU, sometimes violently, against environmental regulations and too much bureaucracy, among other things. Now the EU Commission is taking a further step towards them.
By Redaktion Table
Negotiations between Bern and Brussels on a new basis for bilateral relations begin today. In Switzerland, however, the opponents of a deal with the EU still have the upper hand at the second attempt.
By Stephan Israel
Germany and several other member states abstained from the highly controversial project. However, the Belgian Council Presidency managed to persuade Italy and France to change their minds – and thus achieve the necessary majority in the Council.
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