In addition to the distribution of top posts, the EU summit today and tomorrow will also focus on the strategic agenda, options for strengthening the defense industry and the situation in the Middle East. However, the course of a summit is rarely as open as it is now.
By Stephan Israel
The "no-Russia clause" in the sanctions regime against Moscow will not be extended to subsidiaries of EU companies for the time being due to concerns expressed by the German government. The 14th sanctions package contains sanctions against Russia's liquefied natural gas business for the first time.
By Stephan Israel
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and eleven other ministerial colleagues are calling on Foreign Affairs Commissioner Borrell to send an “unmistakable signal” to the pro-Russian Georgian government majority. The reason for this is the Foreign Agents Act.
By Markus Grabitz
Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck wants to reform the distribution of power in EU bodies and is calling for European competencies in foreign and security policy. Germany will ultimately benefit from a fiscal union.
By Manuel Berkel
The number of refugees in the EU is high. This could give populists a boost in many member states in this election year. For their part, those in power are promising to remedy the situation. However, migration agreements, the EU asylum reform package and deals such as the one with Egypt will probably not lead to the desired outcome.
By Falk Steiner
Companies complain about a fragmented set of rules for export controls within the EU. But a harmonized approach is still a long way off due to national reservations.
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The EU naval mission to secure merchant shipping in the Red Sea can begin. The European mandate differs from the US and UK mission in one key respect.
By Stephan Israel
Poland's new Deputy Foreign Minister sees Poland on an equal footing with France and Germany for the future of Europe. He proposes concrete progress on the defense union.
By Michael Bröcker
The EU has agreed on a reform of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). However, many projects have yet to be tested in practice. In particular, the new rules on asylum procedures at the external borders are on shaky ground.
By Eric Bonse
Serbia is the most problematic among the EU accession candidates when it comes to China. President Aleksandar Vučić recently signed a free trade agreement with Beijing. The EU has little influence on this.
By Amelie Richter
