The Social Democrats accuse Monika Hohlmeier (CSU) of an outrageous attack on environmental organizations. The former head of the Committee on Budgetary Control had criticized contracts between the Commission and environmental NGOs.
By Markus Grabitz
The Commission wants to help companies with their patent and trademark rights by providing grants. Following the success of previous rounds, even more SMEs are to be eligible this year.
By Redaktion Table
As of today, the Euromat is available online for the 2025 Bundestag elections. The tool evaluates the election programs of all parties represented in the Bundestag.
By Markus Grabitz
For the first time, a right-wing prime minister is governing in Belgium, leading a five-party coalition. The first hurdle is likely to be the announced budget cuts with social cuts, against which employees have already gone on strike as a preventative measure. Unpopular immediate measures will also put the coalition to the test.
By Eric Bonse
The European Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Germany and 17 other member states due to a lack of cooperation with police authorities in other EU countries. This concerns the access and exchange of information.
By Redaktion Table
The battle for Europe is digital, says André Wilkens, Director of the European Cultural Foundation. He advocates an active digital industrial and investment policy. Europe needs to build a resilient digital ecosystem – now.
By Corinna Visser
CDU politician Roland Koch is calling for fresh ideas and more efforts from the EU to strengthen its importance on the international stage. Europe must adapt its trade policy to new circumstances. He accused European heads of state and government of a lack of political leadership.
By Redaktion Table
At a panel discussion at the Jacques Delors Centre in Berlin, former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta called for the courage to radically simplify certain regulations. His vision: a pan-European innovation ecosystem that pools investments and drives innovation across borders.
By Corinna Visser
For the third time, Giorgia Meloni's government has failed to bring migrants to Albania instead of letting them into their own country. Like the previous court, the new court in Rome referred to an ECJ ruling from October.
By Almut Siefert
Nearly 240 days after the election, a new government has been formed under the right-wing N-VA party. Even though the leader of the Flemish nationalists Bart de Wever becomes Prime Minister, the center parties still have a majority in the coalition.
By Redaktion Table
