The scenario is preoccupying Brussels shortly before the special summit on Thursday: Could its colleagues cause economic hardship for Hungary's Prime Minister Orbán if he continues to block support for Ukraine? A corresponding document from the Council is causing a stir.
By Till Hoppe
Negotiations on the EU ban on products from forced labor begin on Tuesday with the first political trialogue under time pressure. It remains to be seen whether victims will receive compensation by law. It is also questionable whether the German government will agree.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The Belgian Council Presidency has failed in its attempt to negotiate an agreement on Regulation 883 on social policy. This also concerns proof of social insurance for employees working abroad in the EU (A1 certificate). The European Parliament does not want to negotiate on partial aspects, but only on the entire dossier.
By Markus Grabitz
Katarina Barley was elected as the SPD's top candidate in the European elections with the votes of almost all delegates. The party executive's list for the first 20 places was confirmed. All the battling candidates failed.
By Markus Grabitz
The compromise was hard work. The fact that Germany and France are not taking a clear position on the AI Act is causing criticism. Many voices from business and civil society are convinced that it would be better to have a law with weak points than no law at all.
By Corinna Visser
At its first party conference, the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance presents itself as a peace party and an alternative for disappointed voters. It becomes clear that Wagenknecht as a person remains the most important programmatic message.
By Vera Weidenbach
Alexander Stubb is ahead after the first round of the presidential election in Finland. Stubb was already Prime Minister of the country and belongs to the Christian Democratic party family. The second round of the election will take place on February 11.
By Markus Grabitz
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann was elected as the FDP's top candidate for the European elections at a delegates' meeting. She announced she would campaign against bureaucracy in Brussels. A combat candidacy for sixth place failed.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU intends to ban products manufactured using forced labor from the EU internal market. The Council has adopted its negotiating mandate. The first trilogue is scheduled for next Tuesday.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The permanent EU Council President Charles Michel does not want to run for the European Parliament after all. He apparently does not have the support of his party. Michel wants to complete his term of office by November.
By Markus Grabitz
