France is toughening its tone toward the US and Australia over the collapsed submarine deal. The dispute could also put a strain on EU projects, including the planned Trade and Technology Council with Washington in Pittsburgh.
By Jasmin Kohl
Now that the Commission has presented its large package of climate legislation, the task in Parliament is to stake out the positions. Negotiations with the Council are due to begin this year, and the next package of measures is expected in December. In addition, there are more climate policy decisions pending, including taxonomy and state aid law. Our Green Deal outlook for this fall.
By Timo Landenberger
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the Indo-Pacific strategy a "milestone." But just hours before publication, a US-led security pact is taking the wind out of its sails, affronting France – and calling transatlantic cooperation in the region into question.
By Amelie Richter