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Digital strategy: Europe largely absent

The German government's digital strategy is supposed to pool digital policy projects and define a common framework. But what started as a big idea ended up as a patchwork – and the European aspect is barely visible. Nevertheless, a few points have found their way into the strategy.

By Falk Steiner

Joint gas purchasing back on the EU agenda

The day after emergency measures were announced, electricity and gas prices have dropped. There is also movement on joint EU gas purchasing ahead of the emergency meeting of energy ministers.

By Manuel Berkel

Ukraine: EU wants to take first steps toward training mission

According to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell, the EU will train Ukrainian military personnel in the future, possibly in areas such as logistics, military health care and protection against nuclear or chemical weapons. However, details are not yet clear.

By Ella Joyner