Austria’s centrist parties clinch coalition deal without the far right
Talks to form a new government have stretched on for five months, longer than any coalition negotiation in the country’s history. Read More
European governments heading towards GMO deregulation
With the cultivation of genetically modified plants banned in nearly all EU countries, the European Commission wants to treat products of the latest lab techniques as equivalent to conventional crops.…
German elections: CDU wins, Merz aims for coalition by Easter
With all constituencies counted, the centre-right Christian Democratic Union has claimed victory, while minnows, including the left-conservative BSW, barely missed the threshold to enter parliament. Read More
Ukraine to insist on special tribunal as part of peace talks, Zelenskyy says
A whole host of world leaders convened in Kyiv on Monday to mark the third anniversary of the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Read More
EU to review raw materials deal with Rwanda over DRC conflict – top diplomat
EU foreign ministers did not agree to immediately impose sanctions on Rwanda for its alleged role in the escalating conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).…
After Merz’s victory, what to expect from Germany? | Radio Schuman
Germany’s election saw turnout amongst the highest since the country’s reunification 35 years ago, alongside a strong performance by the far-right Alternative for Germany, which nearly doubled its support and…
Kallas ‘optimistic’ EU leaders can approve new military aid package for Ukraine next week
A special summit of European leaders is to be held on 6 March. Read More
Fact check: Is France’s pensions system costing €55 billion a year?
France’s Court of Auditors has contradicted earlier claims by Prime Minister François Bayrou about how much the country’s pension scheme costs. Read More
Big tech, banking, energy: Who are the biggest spenders on EU lobbying?
The world’s largest companies and trade associations from the big tech, banking, energy, and chemicals/agri sectors have significantly increased their EU lobbying budgets in recent years. Read More
Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv with €3.5 billion in fresh financial aid
Ursula von der Leyen’s ninth visit to Kyiv since the start of the full-scale invasion to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes amid US attempts to negotiate end to war bilaterally…