The designated Commission Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy has steadily increased his influence in Brussels and Paris in recent years. Now his mediation skills are in demand in European industrial policy.
By Marc Winkelmann
By 2025, manufacturers could have to pay €15 billion in fines to the EU for failing to meet the climate targets for new vehicles. The industry and more and more politicians are therefore calling for the EU legislation to be reviewed in 2025 rather than 2026.
By Markus Grabitz
Up to nine EU Commissioners will be responsible for regulating the automotive industry in the next mandate. It is not always entirely clear which Commissioner is responsible for which dossier.
By Lukas Knigge
Critical security situation, corruption and Russian disinformation: Moldova is facing many challenges. In four weeks' time, the republic will decide whether it will look towards Russia or Europe in the future.
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Germany's border controls have been met with harsh criticism. The EU Commission must intervene, demands the European Parliament. Commissioner-designate for Migration Brunner is coming under pressure even before taking office.
By Eric Bonse
The new French government under Prime Minister Michel Barnier is clearly moving to the right. As soon as it takes office, the opposition is talking about toppling the government – a threat that Barnier and his ministers should take seriously.
By Claire Stam
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
