Laschet experiences the „outcry of the desperate“ – European Politics explained
The Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia had to break off a visit to the Moria refugee camp on Lesbos and then said: „The whole European[…]
EU Commission slows down Google’s Fitbit takeover plans – EU explained
The EU competition authorities are carefully examining the takeover of the fitness bracelet manufacturer Fitbit by Goolge. The in-depth examination can drag on until December.[…]
Media freedom is dying in installments in Hungary – European Politics explained
With index.hu, a news portal that was formative for its era threatens to disappear. Critical voices are undesirable in Viktor Orban’s country. Anyone who visits[…]
The EU’s CO2 border tax – climate or fiscal policy? – EU explained
The EU wants to improve its finances by introducing a CO2 tax on imports. But in doing so she risks that the instrument will become[…]
Court in the Netherlands questions extraditions to Poland – European Politics explained
A Dutch court doubts the independence of the Polish judiciary. Now the European Court of Justice is to clarify whether EU states have to obey[…]
Germany supports the registration of arms in Bosnia and Herzegovina – European Politics explained
The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Margret Uebber, signed a contract worth around 340,000 euros with the project manager of the organization “The[…]
Corona platform for EU-German companies awarded – EU explained
There are communication problems not only with people, but also with apps. However, the corona warning apps of the EU states should be able to[…]
EU – Morocco: Sustainable fisheries partnership agreement – EU explained
The current sustainable fisheries partnership agreement concluded between the EU and Morocco entered into force on 18 July 2019 and is tacitly renewed. Its first[…]
The EU Commission’s 2020 work program has met with mixed feedback – EU explained
President Dr. Ursula von der Leyen and her work program of the EU Commission for 2020, presented on January 30, has received a mixed response[…]
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: „The external borders must work“ – EU explained
A new EU platform is to be created in Vienna. It is intended to improve coordination with the Western Balkans. German Federal Interior Minister Horst[…]