Kaja Kallas from Estonia confirmed at the hearing that she can speak plainly when it comes to Vladimir Putin's war of aggression against Ukraine. However, she remained conspicuously vague on other topics such as the Middle East conflict.
By Stephan Israel
Tumult broke out again and again at the hearing of the Social Democrats' designated Commission Vice-President, Teresa Ribera. Important issues relating to competition and digital policy were marginalized.
By Manuel Berkel
Christian Democrats, Socialists and Liberals cannot yet agree on who should be Vice-President of the new EU Commission. They therefore want to negotiate for a few more days.
By Till Hoppe
The European Union wants to continue its training mission for the police in Mali, Eucap, and thus remain in contact with the West African coup government. The mandate of the last EU mission in the Sahel is due to expire in January, but Brussels has agreed to continue despite France's skepticism. That's a good thing, says Ulf Laessing.
By David Renke
Contrary to announcements, the Social Democrats in Lithuania want to form a government with Nemunas' populist party Dawn. The party leader has repeatedly attracted attention for his anti-Semitic statements. There is sharp international criticism.
By Redaktion Table
The assessment of German raw materials policy at the BDI Raw Materials Congress is mixed. Above all because Germany's dependence on imports from China has grown even stronger. The association warns of the possible consequences of the worst-case scenario.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The decision on the Commissioner-designate for Health and Animal Welfare, Olivér Várhelyi, has been postponed until Wednesday. MEPs are still not satisfied with the answers to questions submitted later. Abortion and vaccination are controversial topics.
By Manuel Berkel
The Member States have made seven proposals to the Commission for the establishment of AI factories. These are intended to strengthen Europe's leading role in the field of trustworthy artificial intelligence.
By Corinna Visser
Lead markets for green steel and a Buy European Act: MEPs from several political groups have formulated their industrial policy positions.
By Manuel Berkel
