The Portuguese João Fernando Cotrim de Figueiredo is running against Valérie Hayer for the Renew Group presidency. He comes from the European party family Alde, which supports Renew alongside Macron's Renaissance movement.
By Markus Grabitz
Seven Czech MPs from the ANO movement led by right-wing populist Babiš are leaving the liberal parliamentary group. Hungary's Viktor Orbán could be behind this. He may want to form a parliamentary group with Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National.
By Markus Grabitz
The ÖVP is threatening to bring down the renaturation law after its unanimous approval. However, there is much to suggest that the government will continue despite the uproar.
By Lukas Bayer
Since the election, Italy has had the largest social democratic group in the European Parliament. Nevertheless, the incumbent from Spain wants to continue in her role. She already has a plan for the hearing of the Commission President.
By Till Hoppe
Germany may face significant financial penalties due to missed climate targets under the EU's Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR), despite having abolished its own sector-specific targets.
By Lukas Knigge
This time, Volt is entering the EU Parliament with five MEPs. This makes the party attractive to both the Greens/EFA group and Renew. The MEPs recommend the Greens, but let the members decide.
By Corinna Visser
Although there were concerns from Germany, the Council of EU Labor Ministers has agreed its negotiating position on the European Works Council Directive. The Confederation of German Employers' Associations is critical.
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Mark Rutte should have been chosen as the next NATO Secretary General months ago. However, one ally in particular has stubbornly resisted – until now.
By Redaktion Table
In its annual economic policy recommendations to the member states, the EU Commission criticizes Germany's high trade surplus. It also calls on Germany to invest more.
By Marc Winkelmann
The European Parliament's Subcommittee on Security and Defense is to become a full committee in the next parliamentary term. Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann would like to run for its chair. Another FDP personnel matter has been clarified.
By Markus Grabitz
