EU Equal Pay Day: 13 percent pay gap
Women in the EU still earn less than men on average. This is being commemorated today on EU Equal Pay Day.
By Redaktion Table
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Women in the EU still earn less than men on average. This is being commemorated today on EU Equal Pay Day.
By Redaktion Table
After a negotiation result was reached by the rapporteurs three weeks ago, the lead Committee on Home Affairs (LIBE) has now predetermined the Parliament's position. The MEPs are thus taking a confrontational stance with Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson.
By Falk Steiner
Does the German government have to present an action plan by November next year on how it will promote collective bargaining? Or does it only need to examine whether it needs to do so? There is disagreement on this.
By Redaktion Table
The French government wants the French nuclear power plant operator EDF to market its electricity at an average price of €70 per megawatt hour from 2026. The German government had long resisted such a mechanism.
By Manuel Berkel
Finland is recording more border crossings by migrants coming from Russia. The government's accusation: neighboring country Russia is actively bringing people to the border.
By Redaktion Table
The EU actually wanted to supply Ukraine with one million artillery shells by the end of March 2024. Defense Minister Pistorius has now said that this is unlikely.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission is not expected to decide on a ban on gas and oil heating systems until 2024, before the EU elections. First, it wants to present its decision on the Buildings Directive and its action plan on heat pumps.
By Manuel Berkel
David McAllister, Member of the European Parliament, recently confronted Josep Borrell, EU Commissioner for Foreign Affairs, with questions about the Rapid Reaction Force. The main issue is cost sharing. There could be answers today.
By Redaktion Table
Following fierce criticism from Germany, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs travels to Israel and Arab countries to mediate. But his mission remains unclear – the member states' positions on a ceasefire differ.
By Eric Bonse
The CSU party executive proposes a list for the European elections – as expected, Manfred Weber is at the top. The Berlin CDU and other regional SPD associations have also nominated their candidates.
By Manuel Berkel