One week, from October 14 to 18, could be sufficient to hold all confirmation hearings for the candidates for Commissioner positions. This is provided for in a draft schedule. The heads of the political groups could decide on it on September 19.
By Markus Grabitz
René Repasi, head of the German SPD group in the European Parliament, is calling for EU funds to boost housing construction. In his position, he also explains what social democrats expect from Ursula von der Leyen for her new Commission to receive their votes.
By Markus Grabitz
After a good six months in power, Poland's new Prime Minister Donald Tusk has not yet achieved many successes. President Duda, who is still loyal to the PiS, is blocking things. Tusk is running up debts in order to implement election promises.
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The EU Commission is starting work on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and is campaigning to retain elements of the Corona Recovery Fund. At the same time, EU officials put criticism of the delayed implementation into perspective.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Council of Europe's AI Framework Convention is in line with the EU's AI Act. The AI Convention is open to other countries that share European values. The USA and Israel are also involved.
By Corinna Visser
Google had refused to approve an app from Enel X on Android Auto. An Italian competition authority found an abuse of its dominant market position. Now the ECJ must decide.
By Corinna Visser
The airlines fined heavily in the air freight cartel must expect their appeals against the ruling to be dismissed. The Advocate General largely agrees with the judges. The decision will follow in the coming months.
By Corinna Visser
The Liberals in the EU Parliament are seeking a redistribution of funds from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the most important EU fund for cross-border energy projects. This should free up urgently needed financial resources.
By Manuel Berkel
Former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is the new Prime Minister of France. He must now form a government that is capable of surviving a vote of no confidence, which puts the Rassemblement National in the role of kingmaker.
By Claire Stam
Before the Commissioners are appointed, they have to undergo a hearing in the relevant specialist committees of the European Parliament and provide information on possible conflicts of interest. But this takes time.
By Markus Grabitz
