He became one of the leading experts on agricultural issues in the European Parliament. Now, Éric Andrieu (S D), an MEP from the south of France, has decided to "turn over a new leaf". The politician, who represents the Grand Sud-Ouest constituency in France, will no longer run in the European elections.
By Claire Stam
The European Commission's Net-Zero Industry Act lacks a clear vision. The deadlines and also the execution are implausible, says André Loesekrug-Pietri. In this opinion, the Chairman of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI) lists three pillars that would make it work.
By Experts Table.Briefings
On April 24, it will have been exactly one year since Emmanuel Macron was re-elected. The passing of the pension reform law without parliamentary approval has increased unrest in France. The question arises regarding the constitutional limits of French institutions.
By Claire Stam
Since the adoption of the new agreement between Belgrade and Pristina at the end of February, the success of the intensified diplomatic initiative of the EU and the US to normalize relations between Belgrade and Pristina has been unclear. Even the verbal agreement on the implementation annex on March 18 could not change this, writes Marina Vulović of the SWP.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The next plenary session in Strasbourg begins on Monday. The basic pillars of the Fit for 55 package will be put to the parliamentarians for a vote on Tuesday. No big bangs are expected, which means it is time for a look at the oval ball that has invaded the corridors of the Parliament.
By Claire Stam
At least half of all greenhouse gas emissions are caused by the extraction and processing of resources. A circular economy can limit consumption – a decisive but often overlooked lever in climate action and nature protection. At their meeting in Japan, the G7 environment ministers are working to change that.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Next year, Belgium will take over the Presidency of the Council of the EU. The Council Presidency not only coincides with the European elections – but also with elections in its own country. It is already evident in the EU's climate dossiers that Belgian national politics are anything but harmonious.
By Claire Stam
Ahead of the European elections in May 2024, Table.Media will publish a projection on the composition of the next European Parliament about every six weeks from now on. Political scientist Manuel Müller will create it, using the results of opinion polls from 27 member states.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Taxonomy, hydrogen, the reform of the electricity market and now the green industry: Nuclear power is present in all European environmental and energy debates. France deserves most of the credit for this. Because for Paris, the stakes are colossal.
By Claire Stam
