Although there were concerns from Germany, the Council of EU Labor Ministers has agreed its negotiating position on the European Works Council Directive. The Confederation of German Employers' Associations is critical.
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Germany may face significant financial penalties due to missed climate targets under the EU's Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR), despite having abolished its own sector-specific targets.
By Lukas Knigge
Since the election, Italy has had the largest social democratic group in the European Parliament. Nevertheless, the incumbent from Spain wants to continue in her role. She already has a plan for the hearing of the Commission President.
By Till Hoppe
Germany and the Netherlands both refuse to accept responsibility for the failed deal to take over the electricity grid operator Tennet. A letter is at the center of the dispute.
By Manuel Berkel
The Green Group in the EU Parliament has elected its two chairpersons. Terry Reintke from Gelsenkirchen in Germany and Bas Eickhout from Groesbeek in the Netherlands were the only candidates.
By Lukas Knigge
The ECR makes new gains on the transfer market and overtakes Renew as the third strongest force in Parliament – among others with former Reconquête members around Marion Maréchal.
By Alina Leimbach
In Belgium, there are signs of what a future federal government under the Flemish nationalist De Wever could look like. But the path to this is complicated. The EU deficit procedure also plays a role.
By Eric Bonse
According to diplomats, new, stricter EU sanctions against Russia have been thwarted by the German government. This is apparently also due to a dispute between the Chancellery and the Foreign Ministry.
By Redaktion Table
In an open letter, Ecommerce Europe and other associations are raising concerns about competitive disadvantages faced by local businesses due to foreign actors often not adhering to the high standards set by the EU.
By Corinna Visser
For the CDU/CSU group, legislative committees such as AGRI and ITRE could take priority when it comes to the distribution of committee chairs. David McAllister, who has so far chaired the Committee on Foreign Affairs, could become one of 14 Vice-Presidents in the European Parliament. Sabine Verheyen is also a candidate for the post of Vice-President.
By Markus Grabitz
