Ekaterina Zaharieva brought some clear key messages to her hearing: abolishing the excessive EU funding bureaucracy, increasing national R D budgets and promoting women in research and innovation were among them.
By Markus Weisskopf
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
The candidate for the environment portfolio in the upcoming Commission was often unspecific and unsure of the details. As a lawyer, she emphasized that she would simplify and implement regulations. She is not planning any new laws.
By Alex Veit
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
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
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
After lengthy negotiations, the EU finance ministers agreed on a reform to introduce a uniform VAT number across Europe and a standard for cross-border electronic invoices. However, implementation has been delayed.
By Marc Winkelmann
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
South Korea has so far rebuffed the EU's request for more involvement in Ukraine. At the same time, Seoul is examining new possibilities for cooperation with Kyiv.
By Viktor Funk
The Commissioner-designate for Trade secured the support of Parliament with a confident appearance. In the coming years, he intends to defend the interests of the European economy, in particular through the use of trade defense instruments.
By Marc Winkelmann
