CDU and CSU reject another EU debt program. This is stated in the joint election program for the 2024 European elections, which the CDU and CSU adopted at a joint steering committee meeting. The program also deals with the EU's external borders.
By Markus Grabitz
Almost three years after Switzerland broke off negotiations for an institutional framework agreement with the EU, the Swiss Federal Council has adopted a mandate to start new negotiations.
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Dirk Gotink, spokesman for Manfred Weber, is running for the European Parliament. The 42-year-old Dutchman is running in first place on Peter Omtzigt's list, Nieuw Sociaal Contract (New Social Contract). Omtzigt was a member of the Christen-Demokratisch Appèl until 2021.
By Markus Grabitz
After France enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution last week, European politicians are calling for the same step to be taken at the European level.
By Redaktion Table
The leading candidate of the Renaissance party, Valérie Hayer, held her first election campaign event in Lille on Saturday. She is targeting her main opponent, Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National, primarily over its position on Russia.
By Claire Stam
Morten Petersen still has drumsticks scattered around the house. However, he decided to pursue a political career decades ago. As an EU parliamentarian, he has been helping to shape European climate and energy policy for ten years.
By Redaktion Table
Site closures, relocations, restructuring: European works councils are already supposed to be sufficiently informed and consulted on cross-border plans. But in practice, this is rarely the case.
By Alina Leimbach
Video game developer Epic wants to utilize the opportunities the Digital Markets Act offers to set up an alternative app store. Apple is trying to prevent this. Now the EU Commission is intervening.
By Redaktion Table
Yesterday, the EU Council decided to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), seen as a costly obstacle to the energy transition. Meanwhile, new details have emerged regarding an investor lawsuit against Germany.
By Alex Veit
The SPD's lead candidate doubts that Ukraine or individual Western Balkan states will join the EU in the next legislative period. Additionally, she has reservations about a gradual approach to bringing these countries closer to EU standards.
By Till Hoppe
