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Fitto: Greens claim portfolio change for themselves

Now that Ursula von der Leyen has revised the mission letters for the College, the Greens are claiming key changes for themselves. Meanwhile, the Commission plans to present its Clean Industrial Deal on Feb. 26.

By Manuel Berkel

Analyse

EUDR: How the EPP maneuvered itself into a dead end

The EPP has failed in its attempt to achieve substantive changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Parliament and the Council agreed on a mere postponement of the rules. The Christian Democrats want to learn from this – and take a more tactical approach in similar cases in the future.

By Redaktion Table

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EU health ministers want outdoor smoking bans

People should be better protected against the dangers of passive smoking and vaping outdoors. This was decided by the EU health ministers. The member states are now to adopt measures.

By Markus Grabitz

News

Internship Directive: Council fails to find position

The Internship Directive is intended to significantly improve standards for interns in the EU. However, for many countries, the plan goes too far. The Commissioner, on the other hand, wants a more ambitious text.

By Alina Leimbach

News

EUDR: Why the second round of negotiations could lead to an agreement

The negotiations between the Council and Parliament on the postponement of the EU Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are entering their second and probably final round. The chances of reaching an agreement have improved significantly since the first meeting.

By Julia Dahm

News

New Commission: These are the heads of cabinet

The new Commissioners have officially been in office since Dec. 1. It is now also largely clear who will head their cabinet. Get an overview at Table.Briefings.

By Till Hoppe

Feature

Nationalists in Romania shake up pro-Western course

After the parliamentary elections in Romania, it is to be expected that the pro-Western forces will form a coalition. However, the elections show that the country's clear positioning on the side of the EU and NATO is no longer unanimously shared by the population.

By Frank Stier

Feature

France: Barnier under pressure

In the French parliament, the Left Alliance and the Rassemblement National have tabled motions of censure against Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government. This could mean the end of his government.

By Claire Stam