The S D Group fears that Commission President von der Leyen could neglect development policy. This has been triggered by a speech by von der Leyen and rumors about the distribution of posts in the new Commission.
By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Last year, Andreas Babler surprisingly became the leader of the Austrian Social Democrats. The left-wing politician opposes the shift to the right in his own country and in Europe. However, his statements on the EU have caused irritation in the past.
By Redaktion Table
Five major industry associations are opposing new European regulations on the carbon footprint of electric car batteries. German companies are thus opening up a distribution battle over the question of where green industries are created in Europe.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission is sounding out the opinions of interest groups and researchers on the planned guidelines for protecting young people from the dangers of the internet. The guidelines should be ready by the summer of 2025.
By Corinna Visser
The European Investment Bank issued its first counter-guarantee for European wind turbine manufacturers on Wednesday. This is the first time that the EIB has implemented a measure from the EU Commission's Wind Power Action Plan.
By Manuel Berkel
It is now clear who Austria wants to send to the Commission. It is the incumbent ÖVP Finance Minister Brunner. The Greens have given up their opposition to him.
By Redaktion Table
After a lengthy vacancy, the Commission's regional office in Bonn has a new boss: Stefan Lock has taken up his post. After working in Asia and Africa, at the age of 58 he is now returning to the region where he was a student.
By Redaktion Table
CDU member of the Bundestag Paul Ziemiak is calling for the establishment of a German-Polish Parliamentary Assembly. He has received support for this from government circles.
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In Europe and Central Asia, significantly more workers were exposed to high temperatures in 2020 than in 2000. The global average is now 70 percent. The ILO is therefore calling for comprehensive protective measures.
By Nicolas Heronymus
Milad Tabesch and his team are visiting schools in the Ruhr region to introduce young people to Europe. Their focus is on schools other than grammar schools.
By Annette Kuhn
