It is now official: The political alliance of former Left Party member Sahra Wagenknecht is forming for the European elections with top candidates Thomas Geisel and Fabio de Masi. It is not yet clear which parliamentary group the party will join in the European Parliament.
By Daniel Schmidthäussler
As a Senior Advisor at the Bertelsmann Stiftung, Dominik Hierlemann advises politicians on democracy and opportunities for participation. The EU's offer is not the problem, he says – but it is hardly used, largely unknown and not very effective.
By Redaktion Table
A recent study has examined the growing number of joint research publications on digital topics between China and Europe. The authors recommend a higher awareness of risks but not a departure from cooperation.
By Tim Gabel
French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has resigned after 20 months as head of government. President Emmanuel Macron can now form a new government. In this way, he wants to strengthen his role ahead of the European elections, as he is under massive pressure.
By Claire Stam
As successfully as Ukraine has resisted Russian aggression so far, Moscow is betting on time and on dwindling Western support. The question of who will hold out longer is becoming increasingly important.
By Viktor Funk
At the CSU conference, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for the EU to strengthen its defense policy. She expressed her disagreement with the national party's proposal to radically reduce the size of the Commission.
By Redaktion Table
There is great concern that the European elections and other elections in the EU this year will be influenced from outside. Disinformation campaigns are the main focus of attention, but political parties can also become a gateway.
By Falk Steiner
The final text of the AI Act is not yet available. But companies are urgently waiting for it. An end to the uncertainty and rules that apply throughout Europe could drive the market forward.
By Corinna Visser
In the European elections, Charles Michel intends to stand as the first candidate for the liberal Belgian party Mouvement Réformateur. If he enters the European Parliament, he will resign his position as President of the Council early. There is criticism of his decision, including within the Renew Group.
By Redaktion Table
