The Minimum Wage Directive has had to be implemented in the EU member states since mid-November. There is now a dispute as to whether this has really been achieved. What the directive has actually achieved is also controversial. But there are also positive effects.
By Alina Leimbach
An analysis of the EU Transparency Register shows that the Commission under von der Leyen met significantly less often with interest groups than under Juncker. There are also significant differences between the Commissioners.
By Marc Winkelmann
Following the annulled run-off in the presidential election in Romania, the Constitutional Court has yet to give its reasons. The decision has been criticized from various sides.
By Frank Stier
Better protection of infrastructure and greater competitiveness were key topics for Volker Wissing at the Telecommunications Council in Brussels. The Digital Minister is calling for more intensive cooperation in Europe and expects to be able to continue the digital dialog with the USA.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission supports environmental NGOs with six-figure sums every year. Contracts that were previously kept secret reveal what the NGOs have to do in return: Lobby parliamentarians and advocate positions, some of which go against Commission positions.
By Markus Grabitz
According to a VCI list, the EU Commission has to process almost 900 implementation acts in this legislative period – many from the Green Deal. Even the authority is losing track.
By Till Hoppe
The right-wing and left-wing opposition parties in the French National Assembly brought down the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier this evening with a vote of no confidence. President Emmanuel Macron is now under enormous pressure to find a new head of government.
By Claire Stam
Exemptions for alternative fuels, a review of CO2 fleet legislation: The EPP is positioning itself with demands to the Commission on the crisis-ridden automotive industry – shortly before the start of the Strategic Dialogue on the future of the sector. The paper is to be adopted by the parliamentary group on Tuesday.
By Markus Grabitz
TikTok representatives were to report to the Internal Market Committee on how the platform minimizes risks before elections. The parliamentarians were dissatisfied with the result and also demanded more commitment from the Commission.
By Corinna Visser
Recently, there have been rumblings between the social partners at European level. The new European Social Dialogue Pact aims to change this. These are the expectations of the players.
By Alina Leimbach
