The heads of state and government provide security assurances to Ukrainian President Zelenskiy but are divided on what these entail. Hungary and Poland provoke a dispute over the migration pact.
By Stephan Israel
As Budget Commissioner, Günther Oettinger was the architect of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the years 2021 to 2027 at the time. On the occasion of the mid-term review, he urges in an interview with Markus Grabitz that the revenues from ETS 1 and 2 must flow into the EU budget. He also calls for a more transparent approach to European debt.
By Markus Grabitz
At the conference on European air defense in Paris, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius had to engage in difficult discussions. The main point of contention between France and Germany remains the European Sky Shield Initiative, launched by Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
By Gabriel Bub
On June 7, the Commission will present its package for the defense of democracy, including a directive on foreign influence. NGOs fear a law along the lines of the American Foreign Agent Act. The Commission is not united behind the plan either – but the Commission president is pushing ahead.
By Charlotte Wirth
Relations with Turkey are at a low point. President Erdoğan's re-election is unlikely to change much for the time being – despite many fine words from Brussels. Only EPP leader Weber speaks plainly.
By Eric Bonse
