The far right has significantly increased its seats in the European Parliament. However, they were once again excluded from key positions by pro-European groups. What's new is the protest against the cordon sanitaire.
By Markus Grabitz
Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected Commission President by the centrist parties. However, the EPP will hardly refrain from using rights to push through individual legislative proposals. Disputes are foreseeable.
By Markus Grabitz
The rule of law in the EU has improved over the past five years, according to a report by the EU Commission. There are sharp rebukes for Hungary and a warning for Slovakia. Germany comes off comparatively well.
By Eric Bonse
In a 29-page document, the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy provides a comprehensive insight into the need for reform of EU legislation on renewable energies up to 2040 – and in some places takes a strong swipe at Brussels.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs decides to convene “informal meetings of EU foreign ministers in Brussels” to send a signal against the behavior of the Hungarian EU Presidency. But there should not be a boycott.
By Eric Bonse
In a new position paper, the German Association of the Motor Vehicle Industry calls on the Commission to finally present a sector-specific law. Manufacturers are skeptical and want to know how the Data Act will work first.
By Corinna Visser
According to Deutsche Umwelthilfe, the delegated act for blue hydrogen underestimates the emissions generated during production. Certain producer countries would therefore benefit the most.
By Manuel Berkel
The business community is calling for Commission President von der Leyen's second term of office to focus on implementing the laws that have been passed. Experts have concerns about the promotion of European champions.
By Corinna Visser
Ursula von der Leyen received 401 votes in her ballot for a second term as Commission President. Although the Greens are not part of the informal coalition, they voted in large numbers for the CDU politician – and thus probably decided the election.
By Markus Grabitz
In her guidelines, Ursula von der Leyen lists the building blocks for greater competitiveness with which she wants to shape her next term of office. We give you an overview of the Clean Industrial Deal, SME policy, and the phase-out of combustion engines.
By Till Hoppe
