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Who will be what after the European elections?

The poker game for the top jobs that will be distributed after the European elections in June has already begun. Who will do what? This is what the personnel packages that are on the table with the heads of state and government and in the European Parliament are all about.

By Markus Grabitz

Renaturation: ENVI gives green light

The trilogue result on the Renaturation Act has been approved by the Environment Committee. This means that the legislative process can soon be completed. It still needs the green light from the plenary.

By Kira Huth

New supercomputer inaugurated in Barcelona

Mare Nostrum 5 is the name of the new supercomputer that has been launched at the high-performance computing center in Barcelona. Start-ups will be able to test their AI models here.

By Corinna Visser

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Italian parliament rejects ESM reform

Three years ago, the finance ministers of the eurozone countries agreed on a reform of the ESM euro bailout fund. However, the Italian parliament is now blocking the project with its "no" vote.

By Redaktion Table

Kyiv aims to recruit Ukrainians from abroad

After more than 660 days of war, Ukraine is discussing a new mobilization. According to the defense minister, the men who have fled abroad should volunteer for the war effort.

By Redaktion Table

2023: Crises, Computers and Careers

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European politics have had to juggle a lot of topics recently. The issues that have shaped the past year – and how well the EU has dealt with them so far.

By Redaktion Table

Macron defends controversial immigration law

French President Emmanuel Macron has defended the immigration law passed by parliament against criticism, including from within his own ranks. The health minister has resigned in protest.

By Alina Leimbach

Thierry Breton

DSA: also valid for providers of pornography

For the first time, porn sites are classified as particularly large providers. The Commission also publishes the classification notices for the first classifications. A German company wants to take action against this.

By Falk Steiner

Simson clarifies statement on renewables

Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson had her spokesperson clarify a statement on Wednesday that could be interpreted as a move away from the EU's own target for renewable energies in 2040.

By Manuel Berkel