The EU naval mission to secure merchant shipping in the Red Sea can begin. The European mandate differs from the US and UK mission in one key respect.
By Stephan Israel
In addition to health protection, environmental protection will also play a role in the specifications for imported food. The EU Commission has already asserted its intention concerning certain insecticides. Trade associations criticize the approach.
By Julia Dahm
In Germany, very little money is spent on promoting the competitiveness of agricultural businesses. This is the result of a new study. Its authors recommend reconciling competitiveness and sustainability.
By Julia Dahm
The FDP top candidate believes a conference at the highest political level is necessary to send a clear signal for European defense cooperation. Strack-Zimmermann accuses Commission President von der Leyen of hesitancy.
By Till Hoppe
There have been five shootings in Brussels in the space of a week. Drug trafficking is booming in the European capital, and settlements between rival gangs are becoming increasingly frequent. Belgium's political response remains opaque.
By Claire Stam
France rejects, Germany abstains: the directive to combat false self-employment on the major digital platforms could fail at the member state level.
By Till Hoppe
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports the idea of appointing a European Commissioner for Defense. She could implement this in a second term of office.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission plans to present the White Paper on the Digital Networks Act this week. WIK Director Schwarz-Schilling has studied the draft – and sees potential for improvement. However, she does not see the need for a network levy.
By Corinna Visser
The former head of the EU Border Guard Agency is running on the far-right party's list for the European elections. He resigned in 2022 due to a disciplinary investigation launched against him.
By Claire Stam
The EU Council and Parliament have agreed on a provision that gives states more leeway within the framework of cohesion programs. However, the three percent deficit limit and administrative hurdles significantly restrict the additional flexibility.
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