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Timetable: How the committees are formed in the new EP

The formation of the political groups in the European Parliament must be completed by July 4. The committees will then be formed. The parliamentary administration wants at least one woman to either chair or deputize in each committee.

By Markus Grabitz

Lukaschenko, Putin

Belarus sanctions: Berlin forces weakening

Out of consideration for economic interests, the German government recently ensured that new EU-Russia sanctions were weaker than originally planned. Now there is a new case.

By Redaktion Table

AfD: Poor prospects for 'sovereignists' faction

The AfD is still looking for a parliamentary group in the European Parliament. Party members believe there is little chance of a "sovereignist" group being formed. This is because the potential partners are too radical even for the AfD.

By Franziska Klemenz