The appearance of Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson before the European Parliament's Home Affairs Committee (LIBE) on Wednesday afternoon is likely to go down in parliamentary history as a memorable moment. Because the Commissioner tried to defend herself – but that backfired.
By Falk Steiner
Some social media services are downright addictive. The IMCO Committee in the European Parliament wants to change that. It wants to introduce rules for ethical and fair design.
By Corinna Visser
The EU wants to take action against drug shortages. In the future, member states will be able to help each other more often in the event of a shortage of medicines.
By Redaktion Table
The Environment Committee (ENVI) has defined its position on CO2 fleet limits for heavy-duty vehicles. The target for 2035 has been raised slightly compared with the Commission proposal. For city buses, the Parliament is more ambitious than the Council.
By Redaktion Table
What does Wagenknecht's candidacy mean for the Left in the European Parliament? Martin Schirdewan, head of the Left Party, sees no problem.
By Falk Steiner
Two AfD politicians who made false statements about their school and professional qualifications may keep their promising places on the far-right party's list of candidates for the European elections. This has now been decided by a party convention.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Parliament's Trade Committee (INTA) has spoken out in favor of expanding trade relations with Taiwan. MEPs also called for work to begin swiftly on a stable supply chain agreement with Taiwan.
By Redaktion Table
