For the first time in five years, the Conference of Minister Presidents is taking place in Brussels today and tomorrow. The 16 heads of government of the German states will meet with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as well as several Commissioners. A lunch with the Permanent Representative, Michael Clauß, is also planned for Thursday. The main topics are: How can the exodus of industry be prevented? What is the Commission doing to tackle illegal migration? When will something happen in terms of cutting bureaucracy?