The financial economist is one of Olaf Scholz's closest advisors in the Chancellery. He believes that one of the main tasks of the next EU Commission will be to drive forward the Capital Markets Union and mobilize more private capital.
By Redaktion Table
French MEP and agricultural expert Christophe Clergeau (S D) is currently making a name for himself as a shadow rapporteur in the negotiations on new genetic engineering techniques. An advocate of stronger regulation of agricultural markets, he will be running in the next European elections.
By Claire Stam
As Germany's Deputy Ambassador to the EU, Helen Winter handles almost all topics concerning businesses. Throughout her extensive career, she has also been deeply involved in foreign trade – with remarkable parallels to current debates.
By Manuel Berkel
Thomas Geisel wants to start a new chapter in his political career and enter the European Parliament for the Sarah Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW). He sees the European Union primarily as an economic project.
By Clara Baldus
The economic policy expert Markus Pieper (CDU) has been a Member of the European Parliament for 20 years. Now, he has been appointed as the first SME Representative of the EU Commission. In his next mandate, he will work to streamline bureaucracy for small and medium-sized enterprises.
By Markus Grabitz
Poland's new Minister of Climate and Environment is tasked with the long-neglected coal phase-out. There is a lack of financial resources and compromises must be found in Polands large government coalition.
By Redaktion Table
The Frenchwoman is the only candidate to head the Renew Group in the European Parliament. The duel with Dutchman Azmani has been canceled. She will be officially appointed on Thursday.
By Claire Stam
Politics and poetry are by no means contradictory as the work of Eva van de Rakt demonstrates. The head of the EU and North America department at the Heinrich Böll Foundation published a volume of poetry in 2019.
By Redaktion Table
Nicolas Schmit is the only candidate in the socialist party family for the office of lead candidate in the European elections. He is a man of quiet tones, but stands for the party's core issues.
By Alina Leimbach
She was Chair of the European Affairs Committee and Minister for Europe. Now CDU politician Marion Walsmann is Thuringia's only member in the European Parliament. She warns of the negative consequences for her federal state if the AfD makes further gains in the European elections.
By Redaktion Table
