In a lengthy discussion in the Permanent Representatives Committee, the ambassadors of 25 EU states criticized the Hungarian Council Presidency for Orbán's trip to Moscow. Meanwhile, Hungary defended itself to the press in Brussels.
By Marc Winkelmann
Minister Lindner sees potential savings in the billions of euros in EU structural policy funds. However, the federal states are more concerned about planning games in the EU Commission.
By Till Hoppe
The German government announced many new details on the restructuring of the energy supply as part of its growth initiative. Environmental NGOs have criticized the initiative, while the energy sector is partly pleased.
By Alex Veit
The parliamentary groups distribute the 14 vice-president posts and the chairmanship of the committees. The EPP MEPs have to take a back seat, while an SPD MEP once again secures an influential post.
By Markus Grabitz
The Swedish government has nominated current EU Minister Jessika Roswall for the Swedish Commission post. Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders has thrown his hat into the ring for the Belgian seat.
By Marc Winkelmann
Housing Europe is calling for the issue of affordable housing to be given a high priority in the negotiations on the strategic agenda. Otherwise, the EU's competitiveness could suffer. What is needed is a task force, headed by a Commission Vice-President.
By Alina Leimbach
The sudden abolition of the premium for purchasing electric cars has led to a drastic slump in sales. According to one association, a change of course is needed for the electrification of the transport sector to succeed.
By Carsten Hübner
The AfD joins forces with other right-wing extremists from Poland, Spain and Bulgaria, among others, to form a new parliamentary group.
By Till Hoppe
Digital technologies offer Europe the opportunity to expand its defense capabilities and respond more quickly to threats, says the lobby group Digital Europe. It also proposes spending 25 percent of EU and NATO funds on digital technologies.
By Corinna Visser
