The last time France held the EU presidency was in 2008 – then still under Nicolas Sarkozy. From January 1st it will be that time again. Now Emmanuel Macron has presented his visions for the coming six months. A time of crisis, as he himself says. A crisis of uncertainty due to Covid-19 and migration problems.
By Redaktion Table
The poor energy efficiency of the building stock makes the sector the biggest energy consumer in the EU. This not only creates energy poverty in many regions. The sector is also responsible for around a third of all greenhouse gas emissions. With the revision of the Buildings Directive, the EU wants to address the problems, but for many the requirements go too far.
By Timo Landenberger
The other member states have hidden behind the EU Commission and the ECJ for too long, criticises Piotr Buras of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). This has only served to swell the crisis of the rule of law in Hungary and Poland. Now it's up to the governments to resolve the conflict.
By Redaktion Table
We have broken down for you the leadership level of the houses of the new German government that are particularly relevant for the Green Deal and digitization in Europe, as well as for German European policy.
By Redaktion Table
Victor Warhem of the Centre de Politique Européenne in Paris analyses Republican candidate Valérie Pécresse's prospects of winning the upcoming presidential elections.
By Timo Landenberger
