Tag: European policy
The EU is arguing about Ukraine’s accession prospects
Ukraine wants to join the EU Membership of the European Union is by no means a foregone conclusion, there are different opinions among the member states. (Photo: dpa) Brussels In…
The EU and traffic lights are at odds over stricter export controls
Berlin, Brussels So far, the common defense policy of the European Union has mainly consisted of demands and declarations of intent. It cannot stay that way, as the EU states…
The EU and traffic lights are at odds over stricter export controls
Berlin, Brussels So far, the common defense policy of the European Union has mainly consisted of demands and declarations of intent. It cannot stay that way, as the EU states…
Denmark for abolition of EU defense reservation
Mette Frederiksen Most Danish parties, including Prime Minister Frederiksen’s ruling Social Democrats, had spoken out in favor of abolishing the reservation. (Photo: dpa) Stockholm Denmark will in future participate in…
The EU must do this homework
Putin’s cold-blooded attack on Ukraine has shown that the member states of the European Union have many more common tasks to perform than the EU treaty currently provides for. Not…
Regulators are relaxing capital rules for major European banks
Joachim Wuermeling “With this decision, the Basel Committee is recognizing the progress we have made in recent years in integrating the European financial markets,” says the Bundesbank board member. (Photo:…
Deutsche Bank boss calls for rapid completion of the capital markets union
Deutsche Bank boss Christian Sewing The concept of a unified banking market in Europe still lacks a common deposit insurance. (Photo: Bloomberg) Frankfurt Deutsche Bank boss Christian Sewing calls for…
Regulators are relaxing capital rules for major European banks
Joachim Wuermeling “With this decision, the Basel Committee is recognizing the progress we have made in recent years in integrating the European financial markets,” says the Bundesbank board member. (Photo:…
Denmark: Vote on EU defense policy
Mette Frederiksen Danish Prime Minister: “Historical times require historical decisions” (Photo: dpa) Stockholm Moscow’s war of aggression in Ukraine has triggered a turning point in many European countries: after the…
Ukraine should be granted candidate country status
European and Ukrainian flags in front of the EU Parliament in Strasbourg If you want to become a member of the EU, you have to meet many, many criteria. (Photo:…
Poland’s parliament votes to dissolve disciplinary body
Ursula von der Leyen and Andrzej Duda Poland wants to abolish the disciplinary body, which has been widely criticized by the EU. (Photo: Reuters) Warsaw Poland’s Sejm has approved a…
Poland’s parliament votes to dissolve disciplinary body
Andrzej Duda Poland’s controversial disciplinary chamber for judges is to be replaced by a new body. (Photo: Reuters) Warsaw In a dispute with the European Union over the independence of…
Savings banks and Volksbanks warn of Germany collapsing in deposit insurance
Helmut Schleweis and Marija Kolak The Savings Bank President and the BVR President fear that the EU deposit insurance could unsettle customers. (Photo: Uta Wagner (2)) Frankfurt Helmut Schleweis, President…
Ukraine needs a blank check in self-defense
The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has been in a new phase for several weeks. After the rapid advance against Kyiv failed, an intense war of attrition has now…
Von der Leyen wants to use the oligarchs’ assets for Ukraine
Davos, Berlin Ursula von der Leyen found strong words. “Hand in hand we will help Ukraine to rise from the ashes,” said the EU Commission chief on Tuesday at the…
Euro rescue package is looking for a new boss and a new purpose
Luxembourg A kicker is still missing in the light-flooded rooms of the ESM euro rescue package in Luxembourg’s financial district. But even so, the open spaces with the colorful armchairs…
“We are far from normal”
Paolo Gentiloni Among other things, the EU Economic Commissioner advocates a reform of the Stability Pact. (Photo: AP) Brussels The EU Commission announced on Monday that it would suspend EU…
license to borrow
EU Commission suspends debt rules again For the fourth time in a row, the EU Commission is once again suspending the debt rules for a year. (Photo: dpa) The European…
The EU Parliament calls for sanctions against the former chancellor
Gerhard Schröder The former chancellor must expect to end up on the EU sanctions list. (Photo: dpa) Brussels A large majority of the European Parliament voted in favor of EU…
London threatens to break the Northern Ireland Protocol
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announced legislation in the House of Commons that would allow the government to unilaterally withdraw from the deal with the EU. Should it come to…