Together with the Netherlands, most Eastern Europeans and Scandinavians, Germany supports Kaja Kallas' military aid package for Ukraine. However, France, Spain and Italy are facing difficulties in view of their empty coffers.
By Stephan Israel
Asylum procedures in the EU are to be significantly accelerated. The Commission intends to present a list for this in the coming week.
By Redaktion Table
A targeted economic policy strategy is needed to secure Europe's sovereignty in the long term, write Hanna Hottenrott and Achim Wambach from ZEW in today's Opinion. The EU must strengthen its own innovative power, reduce strategic dependencies on raw materials and build more resilient supply chains.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The EU's energy ministers are beginning consultations on what energy security should look like once the crisis is over. On Monday in Brussels, Germany's outgoing Economics Minister issued an urgent warning against new dependencies.
By Manuel Berkel
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is repeatedly thwarting the efforts of member states to sanction Russia for its war of aggression against Ukraine. The Estonian Foreign Minister is therefore calling for Hungary's voting rights in the Council of Ministers to be suspended.
By Markus Grabitz
Veterans of the Serbian army's special forces were among the demonstrators in Belgrade last weekend. Students showed their solidarity.
By Sarah Schaefer
He has flown with Donald Trump on Air Force One: as Head of Cabinet and long-time companion of Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, Bernd Biervert is closely involved when his boss tries to defuse the looming trade conflict.
By Redaktion Table
Lower energy prices are the focus of the action plan for the metal and steel industry. The Commission intends to adopt the plan on Wednesday. A draft is available to Table.Briefings.
By Markus Grabitz
