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Criticism of Paris after withdrawal of Scott Morton

US economist Fiona Scott Morton is stepping down as Chief Economist of the Directorate General for Competition, but this does not end the debate about the personnel matter. Berlin and other capitals criticize France's campaign against the American.

By Till Hoppe

Der dänische EU-Parlamentsabgeordnete und Venstre-Politiker ist Renew-Schattenberichterstatter für die Strommarktreform der EU.

Electricity market reform: 'I am cautious about the outcome of the plenary vote'

The EU Parliament's Industry Committee is voting today on the report on the electricity market reform. In an interview with Manuel Berkel, Renew's shadow rapporteur Morten Petersen expresses his satisfaction with the negotiators' compromise, but is already looking ahead to the vote in plenary with a skeptical eye. The reason, he says, is the promotion of nuclear energy.

By Manuel Berkel