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Edi Rama is set for a fourth term as head of government in Tirana following the victory of his Socialist Party. The 60-year-old former artist scored points with his promise to lead the country into the EU by 2030.
By Frank Stier
Despite criticism of Aleksandar Vučić's trip to Moscow, António Costa visited Serbia's president in Belgrade. He assured the EU Council President that EU accession remains his country's top priority.
By Stephan Israel
The Employment Committee (EMPL) has drawn up its opinion on the reform of public procurement law. The demand: social and ecological criteria should be given greater consideration. Above all, the protection of employees through collective agreements is emphasized.
By Almut Siefert
The first European Oceans Pact is available in draft form. Oceans Commissioner Costas Kadis promises, first and foremost, to simplify existing legislation.
By Alex Veit
The EU Parliament's Environment Committee has confirmed the simplifications to the CBAM proposed by the Commission. The entire plenary still has to vote before the trilogue begins.
By Lukas Knigge
At the informal Energy Council in Warsaw, the end of energy imports from Russia was supported, but concerns were also raised. The new Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche, warned of new dependencies.
By Manuel Berkel
Tomas Tobé proposes the establishment of a new "independent structure at EU level." This should take action against attempts at external interference in elections and ensure that such interference can be quickly uncovered and combated.
By Almut Siefert
Around a year after the farmers' protests, Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen is following up with a second simplification package for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). He is also sticking to plans that have been criticized by Commission officials.
By Julia Dahm
The Polish finance minister said at the finance ministers' meeting in Brussels that he expects an ambitious proposal from the Commission to promote securitization soon. He wants to reach an agreement on the joint defense financing instrument SAFE before the end of May.
By Marc Winkelmann