Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen is responsible for digitalization and digital infrastructure in the new Commission. However, other Commission members are also tasked with digital and innovation topics, creating potential for conflict.
By Corinna Visser
In her second term of office, the President of the Commission is making major changes to the authority. However, representatives of a pro-spending and dirigiste policy are becoming less powerful than feared in Berlin and The Hague.
By Till Hoppe
Ursula von der Leyen has presented the structure of her new Commission and the portfolios of the Commissioners. The mission letters provide information on what she expects from the future Commissioners. Next up are the hearings in the parliamentary committees.
By Redaktion Table
The European Court of Justice is ruling today in the case of a fine imposed by the Commission on Google AdSense in 2019. The fact that this case has also taken a long time underlines the importance of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
By Corinna Visser
Ursula von der Leyen wants to present her new team this Tuesday. Shortly before that, there is a clash with Thierry Breton.
By Till Hoppe
European car manufacturers could face fines of €15 billion. In 2025, stricter EU CO2 fleet limits will come into force, which all manufacturers will fail to meet, with the exception of BMW and Stellantis. The industry wants to persuade the Commission to amend the law.
By Markus Grabitz
Hungary's Prime Minister wants to place strategic sectors in the hands of Hungarian companies and is imposing special taxes and administrative harassment on European competitors. German businesses and the German government are now urging the EU Commission to take action against this.
By Till Hoppe
On Tuesday, the ECJ will hear one of the most important social cases of recent years: Denmark is suing for annulment of the EU Minimum Wage Directive. Read how experts see the country's chances of success.
By Alina Leimbach
Mario Draghi's demands pose major challenges for the Commission – especially when it comes to the internal coordination of the various responsibilities. Nevertheless, some proposals can be set in motion quickly. And some are already in the pipeline.
By Marc Winkelmann
The CDU/CSU leaves the asylum summit after just two hours. The proposals of the traffic light coalition, which had been formulated by Union politicians a few years ago, were no longer sufficient. And what does Brussels say about all this?
By Stefan Braun
