The EU Commission has launched two consultations on the Digital Europe and Network and Information Security (NIS2) programs to counter cyber threats.
By Corinna Visser
During its EU Council Presidency, Belgium failed to adopt a position on the reorganization of EU genetic engineering legislation in the Agriculture Council. This could significantly delay the project.
By Julia Dahm
The formation of the political groups in the European Parliament must be completed by July 4. The committees will then be formed. The parliamentary administration wants at least one woman to either chair or deputize in each committee.
By Markus Grabitz
Franco-German requests for changes to the strategic agenda caused a last-minute delay at the EU summit. But in the end, the second attempt at the personnel package was successful without any major disagreements. The second day of the summit, originally scheduled for today, was canceled.
By Stephan Israel
The left can hope for a good result in the first round of the French parliamentary elections on Sunday. However, it is likely to be much more difficult for them in the second round of voting on July 7. This is due to one of its leading figures.
By Claire Stam
97 out of 720 newly elected MEPs do not yet have a political group shortly before the new European Parliament is constituted. Membership has two main advantages: more money for political work and greater opportunities to exert influence.
By Markus Grabitz
Under a Labour government, there could be a readjustment of policy after the UK election. However, it is still unclear how the party intends to finance its plans for the energy transition, for example.
By Redaktion Table
In response to EU sanctions, Russia has announced that it will block access to over 80 European media outlets. The member states wanted to condemn this in a joint declaration – but Hungary opposed this.
By Redaktion Table
Liberals and Social Democrats have elected their deputy group leaders. There were some last-minute surprises for the S D.
By Manuel Berkel
The constituent meeting of the ECR Group has been canceled. There is a dispute between the two large national delegations, the Italian Fratelli d'Italia and the Polish PiS. The dispute could revolve around the admission of new members.
By Markus Grabitz
