Several heads of government at the summit supported the Commission President's line in the conflict with Warsaw over the rule of law. Chancellor Merkel urges de-escalation.
By Redaktion Table
The conflict with Poland, the dispute over high energy prices: heated arguments are looming at what is likely to be the last EU summit with Chancellor Merkel. An overview of the most important topics.
By Redaktion Table
The fronts between Poland and the EU have hardened in the dispute over the rule of law and the primacy of EU law. A debate with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in the European Parliament in Strasbourg failed to produce a quick solution. However, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hinted that she was still willing to talk.
By Eric Bonse
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the EU has surveyed the mood of Chinese companies in Europe: they are generally confident about trade – but with reservations. They fear that planned EU regulations will have a negative impact on their business and are calling for fewer restrictions on 5G expansion.
By Amelie Richter
