Christian Democrats, Socialists, Liberals and Greens agree on how they want to divide up the posts that actually belong to the radical right-wing group. The German CDU/CSU group could be given the chairmanship of the Transport Committee.
By Markus Grabitz
The AfD delegation has founded a parliamentary group in the European Parliament with partners. Former top candidate Maximilian Krah is not a member. The group is not entitled to any posts in the European Parliament.
By Markus Grabitz
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 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
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 AfD joins forces with other right-wing extremists from Poland, Spain and Bulgaria, among others, to form a new parliamentary group.
By Till Hoppe
