The trial against Rassemblement National members for misappropriation of public funds ends this Wednesday. Marine Le Pen's political future is at stake due to the threat of a ban on her eligibility to stand for election. However, her successor is already ready for this eventuality.
By Claire Stam
The majority of the Greens/EFA group are still undecided as to whether they are in favor of or against Ursula von der Leyen's new Commission. A parliamentary group meeting did not produce a clear decision.
By Corinna Visser
If the Senate approves her nomination as US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins will head one of the most powerful houses in Washington. In Trump's cabinet, she will have to deal with competition from the Department of Health and Human Services.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission is inviting interested parties to submit comments on Corning's commitments. These are intended to address competition concerns arising from exclusive supply agreements in connection with security glass for smartphones.
By Corinna Visser
After the Lithuanian Social Democrats announced they would make the nationalists and populists of Nemunas' Dawn Party their coalition partner, they are trying to signal reliability to their European partners. At least the personnel decisions in the area of foreign and security policy provide some relief.
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In a surprise move, the pro-Russian right-wing extremist Calin Georgescu has entered the run-off election for the presidency of NATO country Romania. The conservative Elena Lasconi is running against him.
By Redaktion Table
In a 72-page briefing for the new Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, the Directorate-General for Energy provides an outlook on the policy for the new legislature. One focus will be energy security. The Commission is even considering tariffs on gas and nuclear fuel from Russia.
By Manuel Berkel
In a new report on food labeling, the European Court of Auditors speaks of “misleading information” on food. The auditors attribute this to gaps in EU legislation and call on the Commission to take action.
By Merle Heusmann
At best, Montenegro will make it into the EU by 2030, says the High Representative for Bosnia-Herzegovina, Christian Schmidt. This makes it easy for Putin to cause unrest in the Western Balkans.
By Markus Bickel
Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu is ahead in the first round of the presidential elections in Romania. So far, he has been Prime Minister, now he wants to become President of the country. He will probably have to go to a run-off.
By Markus Grabitz
