According to a media report, the Commission is considering a fundamental restructuring of the EU budget. Experts and industry representatives see this as an opportunity to reduce bureaucracy and increase flexibility – but also as a clear risk.
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The EU approval process for novel foods has been criticized by manufacturers. New guidelines are now giving rise to cautious optimism in the industry.
By Julia Dahm
The Committee on Agriculture is putting written questions to Christophe Hansen on the future of direct payments, Ukraine's accession to the EU, the future of livestock farming and farmers' climate commitments. The Commissioner-designate for Agriculture must answer them before he comes to the committee for an oral hearing.
By Markus Grabitz
An online social network may not use all personal data indefinitely according to its nature. This was decided by the ECJ in a landmark ruling. The companies now need deletion concepts, says plaintiff Maximilian Schrems.
By Redaktion Table
According to a media report, the Commission plans to cut aid for farmers and support for structurally weak regions in the next EU budget. Instead, subsidies are to flow to national budgets and are closely linked to reforms.
By Redaktion Table
Experts from the Brussels think tank Bruegel believe that an EU climate target of 90 percent CO2 reduction by 2040 is technologically feasible. However, they see risks from trade conflicts, rising interest rates and social resistance.
By Lukas Knigge
There were disputes when the group leaders decided on the timetable for the Commissioners' hearings and changed the competencies of the committees. In four cases, committees were downgraded to invited committees. They now have fewer rights to ask questions.
By Markus Grabitz
The Legal Affairs Committee has no fundamental reservations about the 26 candidates for the Commission. MEPs want to know more about 23 candidates. Three have already been given the green light – including Hungary's candidate.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Fiscal Board is concerned about the increased net expenditure of the member states. At the same time, the Board argues that expenditure on European public goods should be better financed at European level rather than at national level.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Budapest government is repeatedly accused of undermining the rule of law. The EU Commission has announced that it will take the matter to the European Court of Justice.
By Redaktion Table
