Several current EU Commissioners are also entitled to an annuity from the pension fund, which is threatened with bankruptcy. A list of 660 current or former MEPs includes more prominent names. The Bureau is looking for a way out.
By Markus Grabitz
The conflict over the impact of the planned EU Nature Conservation Directive on agriculture is coming to a head. EPP and Greens accuse each other of endangering food production with their policies. The Commission defends its course.
By Timo Landenberger
The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine puts Europe's openness, diversity, freedom, solidarity and ownership to the test. In the debate on how to deal with Russian citizens and Russian culture, the EU should not fall into black-and-white rhetoric. Instead, it must emphasize its pluralistic culture, write André Wilkens and Paweł Zerka in their position paper.
By Experts Table.Briefings
