Henna Virkkunen knows her way around the EU's digital policy. As a MEP, she has helped to shape it to some extent. The Finnish Commissioner candidate's confirmation hearing was probably the least controversial of the day.
By Corinna Visser
During his hearing in Parliament, Stéphane Séjourné warned of Chinese overcapacity. He also discussed how he intends to save the European steel and automotive industries.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Romanian Roxana Mînzatu has been appointed Executive Vice-President of the Commission and Commissioner for Employment. She appears well prepared in the committee – without always having anything concrete up her sleeve.
By Alina Leimbach
Tumult broke out again and again at the hearing of the Social Democrats' designated Commission Vice-President, Teresa Ribera. Important issues relating to competition and digital policy were marginalized.
By Manuel Berkel
Christian Democrats, Socialists and Liberals cannot yet agree on who should be Vice-President of the new EU Commission. They therefore want to negotiate for a few more days.
By Till Hoppe
After the hype, disillusionment has returned to the hydrogen economy. At a meeting of the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, companies and analysts blame the recent slump on too little funding and green electricity but also admit to their own naivety.
By Manuel Berkel
In the first week of hearings, 19 out of 20 candidates for the new Commission were confirmed at the first attempt. Difficulties are looming in the final phase: The candidates from Hungary and Italy are encountering resistance from liberals and socialists for political reasons. This also puts the Spanish candidate in danger.
By Markus Grabitz
Piotr Serafin was confirmed as Commissioner by the European Parliament's Committee on Budgets and Budgetary Control. He wants a more powerful MFF, whose funds are also linked to reforms in member states.
By Marc Winkelmann
Europe must reorganize itself after the Trump comeback. At the meeting of the 42 heads of state and government of the European Political Community, the desire to not have to wait too long for a stable German government became clear.
By Stephan Israel
While EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra had to go into extra time at his first hearing a year ago, this time he was waved through without any major background noise. This was also due to some clear announcements by the Dutchman.
By Lukas Knigge
