The German Chamber of Foreign Trade invited German and Chinese companies to Beijing for the X-Days. Although the event's primary purpose was cooperation and exchange, there were also political tensions.
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Dan Jørgensen becomes the first EU-wide housing commissioner. At the hearing, he promised to help with funding. How can this be achieved?
By Alina Leimbach
The Social Democrats are threatening to refuse to approve the new EU Commission. They are demanding concessions from the EPP regarding the role of two controversial Commissioners. But group leader Manfred Weber remains firm.
By Till Hoppe
There has been tentative progress in the climate finance negotiations. China and the developed countries show more flexibility than just a few weeks ago. There are good reasons for Beijing to play an active role in the struggle for the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG),
By Nico Beckert
During his hearing in Parliament, Stéphane Séjourné warned of Chinese overcapacity. He also discussed how he intends to save the European steel and automotive industries.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Romanian Roxana Mînzatu has been appointed Executive Vice-President of the Commission and Commissioner for Employment. She appears well prepared in the committee – without always having anything concrete up her sleeve.
By Alina Leimbach
Henna Virkkunen knows her way around the EU's digital policy. As a MEP, she has helped to shape it to some extent. The Finnish Commissioner candidate's confirmation hearing was probably the least controversial of the day.
By Corinna Visser
Kaja Kallas from Estonia confirmed at the hearing that she can speak plainly when it comes to Vladimir Putin's war of aggression against Ukraine. However, she remained conspicuously vague on other topics such as the Middle East conflict.
By Stephan Israel
Tumult broke out again and again at the hearing of the Social Democrats' designated Commission Vice-President, Teresa Ribera. Important issues relating to competition and digital policy were marginalized.
By Manuel Berkel
At her hearing, the Estonian received some applause for her very clear statements on Russia and China. However, she remained vague on details, such as her new foreign trade policy.
By Amelie Richter
