A follow-up solution to the protection status for Ukrainian refugees is a long way off: EU Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas wants to leave this to the next EU Commission.
By Falk Steiner
Donald Trump questions NATO's guarantee of assistance. German Chancellor Scholz and Polish Prime Minister Tusk reject the words – but are themselves calling for more commitment to security from all European allies.
By Till Hoppe
The EU countries have rejected the European Commission's proposal to relax the rules on brownfield sites more than originally planned. While the proposal went too far for Cem Özdemir, it was apparently still too lax for some countries.
By Julia Dahm
Numerous EU dossiers are still open, but the current legislative period is fast approaching its end. We provide an overview of which legislative acts are still to be adopted before the elections on June 9 – and for which time is running out.
By Till Hoppe
The Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka is alleged to have worked with the Russian secret service for many years. The Latvian security police have now summoned her. However, the authorities are encountering difficulties in their investigations.
By Redaktion Table
Russia is still circumventing the $60 limit on oil exports and is finding enough loopholes to import sanctioned goods. If the West does not succeed in stopping this, Putin will be able to continue financing the war against Ukraine.
By Viktor Funk
Because the Ministry for the Energy Transition has been eliminated in the government of France's new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, there is now another reorganization. A familiar face is moving to the Ministry of Agriculture.
By Claire Stam
Raphaël Glucksmann emerges as the lead candidate for France's social democracy in the European elections. Two prominent Greens notably back him. Yet, the rest of the Green party is already attacking the staunch Europeanist.
By Claire Stam
Christiane Schneider will become the new Parliamentary Manager for the German CDU/CSU group in the European Parliament. Her predecessor, Markus Pieper, will be appointed as the Commissioner for SMEs.
By Markus Grabitz
Bytedance sought to suspend its gatekeeper status under the Digital Markets Act. However, the European Court saw no reason to temporarily suspend the administrative act.
By Falk Steiner
