After the EU Commission's "go", the way seems clear for Ukraine at the EU summit on Thursday. Denmark and the Netherlands have put aside their reservations, but Hungary is still considered a shaky candidate. There is also the "political knot" in the Western Balkans.
By Eric Bonse
The EU is at risk of being left behind technologically. It urgently needs allies like the USA to stand up to major powers like Russia and China. However, it cannot submit to them.
By Redaktion Table
The word "historic" was frequently used during yesterday's visit of the quartet of EU heads of state and government to Kyiv. Emmanuel Macron held out the prospect of Ukraine's immediate candidate status for EU accession while Olaf Scholz was somewhat more cautious. The chancellor knows that not all member states are on board yet.
By Till Hoppe
In two weeks the French Council Presidency will come to an end. In today's Opinion, Susi Dennison takes a look back at the points that have been redeemed and those that are still open.
By Redaktion Table
