The discussion about the EU fiscal rules is likely to be difficult and possibly protracted. But time is pressing because the currently suspended rules are due to take effect again in 2023. The Commission now wants to prevent the economic recovery from suffering.
By Till Hoppe
The leaders of the SPD, the Greens and the FDP have agreed to continue their talks, and today the FDP's federal executive board is expected to approve the exploratory paper. The Europe.Table editorial team analyzed what the explorers have already agreed on regarding Europe, the Green Deal and digitization.
By Redaktion Table
For Jean Pisani-Ferry, the decisive factor is not whether Germany will be governed by a traffic light or a Jamaica coalition. In an interview with Tanja Kuchenbecker, the renowned economist says it is more important who occupies the key government posts. Pisani-Ferry is a senior fellow at the think tank Bruegel and was an advisor to President Emmanuel Macron.
By Till Hoppe
The EU fears a crippling German government formation but is better prepared for the transition period than last time. Conflicts are emerging on the issues of defense and finance. An outlook on the coming months.
By Eric Bonse
After the pandemic, the EU states must simultaneously consolidate their budgets and massively increase climate protection investments. Therefore, these expenditures should be excluded from the calculation of deficits and debts in the Stability Pact, demands the Director of the Brussels think tank Bruegel.
By Redaktion Table
Behind the scenes in Berlin, France's president is campaigning for a reform of the Stability Pact. But his liberal party friends, of all people, are giving him a raw deal. The FDP's possible participation in government is viewed critically in Paris.
By Till Hoppe
