Former Swedish EU Minister Jessika Roswall has no previous experience in her future field of work. But the reason why her appointment as Environment Commissioner has been met with some harsh criticism is a different one.
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Several hundred employees from the service sector have demonstrated in Brussels in favor of a collective bargaining regulation in the EU Public Procurement Directive. Among them were service workers who work in European institutions via outsourced service providers.
By Alina Leimbach
On Oct. 15 in Luxembourg, the energy ministers will discuss the energy sector's contribution to the EU's competitiveness. Other topics include the high electricity prices in Eastern and Southern Europe and preparations for the winter.
By Manuel Berkel
Prime Minister Michel Barnier wants to cut public spending and introduce a special tax for large companies and wealthy households. The Commission will formulate its recommendations as part of the excessive deficit procedure in November.
By Claire Stam
The schedule for the hearings of the future Commissioners could be decided today by the heads of the political groups. They are due to start on Nov. 4. Parliament could vote at the end of November, 47 days after the Commission President's proposal.
By Markus Grabitz
Manfred Weber, leader of the EPP group and the party, wants to reform the party. His personnel decisions have met with resistance. He is also planning reshuffles in the group's administration.
By Markus Grabitz
The Commission is pursuing a new course with regard to imports of Chinese electrolyzers. This will also have an impact on the Member States’ funding policy.
By Manuel Berkel
If convicted, she could be declared temporarily unelectable: In France, Marine Le Pen is in the dock with other right-wing nationalists. It is about possible bogus employment in the European Parliament.
By Redaktion Table
The states of the Western Balkans are to be brought closer together through a free trade agreement. However, there is a particular stumbling block between Kosovo and Serbia. Will talks in Berlin bring a breakthrough?
By Redaktion Table
Federal Foreign Minister Baerbock is calling on the new EU Commission to make regulatory proposals to limit the spread of disinformation on social networks.
By Till Hoppe
