Von der Leyen crowds Breton out of new Commission
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
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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
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
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
EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager can celebrate two ECJ rulings at the end of her term of office. The highest judges confirmed the results of two important competition proceedings that the Commission had conducted against Apple and Google.
By Till Hoppe
Reactions to the former ECB chief's report have been largely positive, but the proposals for EU debt are a source of controversy. It remains unclear who should drive the reforms forward.
By Till Hoppe
The former Italian Prime Minister proposes a new European industrial policy. The EU should promote productivity growth through innovations in cutting-edge technologies. Draghi is also calling for changes in education, competition and trade policy.
By Marc Winkelmann
After a good six months in power, Poland's new Prime Minister Donald Tusk has not yet achieved many successes. President Duda, who is still loyal to the PiS, is blocking things. Tusk is running up debts in order to implement election promises.
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