For three hours, Commissioner candidate Michael McGrath answered questions ranging from the European Democracy Shield to the GDPR. He explained plans to link compliance with the recommendations of the annual report on the rule of law more closely to access to EU funds.
By Corinna Visser
Shortly before the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, the EU publishes figures on climate financing for developing countries. This time, the member states have exceeded the previous year's total.
By Redaktion Table
Moscow is deepening its relations with countries such as North Korea, China, and the other BRICS states. Against the backdrop of shifts in power politics, it is in Europe's best interest to maintain its relationship with the USA, writes Daniela Schwarzer – regardless of who moves into the White House.
By Redaktion Table
Micropollutants enter the water through medicines or make-up. In the EU, manufacturers will have to bear a significant proportion of the treatment costs in the future. Pharmaceutical associations warn of more drug shortages.
By Lukas Knigge
Commissioner-designate for Home Affairs and Migration Brunner showed flexibility during the hearing. He stands for a "fair but determined migration policy", said Brunner. At one point, however, it became too much for some MEPs.
By Eric Bonse
Energy Commissioner-designate Dan Jørgensen has secured the clear approval of the EU Parliament. At his hearing, he declared lower energy prices to be his priority, but without being specific.
By Manuel Berkel
The representatives of the EU Parliament have confirmed Christophe Hansen as EU Commissioner for Agriculture by a large majority. The Luxembourger wants to ensure that agricultural funds remain a separate item in the EU budget. However, he rejected new regulation on food and an agricultural ETS.
By Julia Dahm
Apostolos Tzitzikostas wants to promote greater competitiveness and sustainability as Transport Commissioner. At the hearing in front of MEPs, he made clear that the end of the combustion engine is here to stay: "We cannot let up here."
By Markus Grabitz
Schengen is in serious danger, warns Valérie Hayer. Nothing less than freedom of movement and prosperity are at stake as a result of border controls, writes the Chairwoman of the Renew Group in the European Parliament in today's Opinion.
By Redaktion Table
