At the next State of the European Union (SOTEU) address, Ursula von der Leyen is expected to signal a pro-European, progressive agenda for her Commission—not just by the Socialists, but by the Liberals as well.
By Markus Grabitz
The Socialists are calling on the Commission President to return to a progressive agenda. If this does not happen before the SOTEU in the fall, the S D Group will leave the informal coalition. This was stated by its leader, Iratxe García Pérez, during a meeting with Ursula von der Leyen.
By Markus Grabitz
The European People's Party (EPP), Socialists Democrats (S D) and Renew agreed in November to cooperate informally. But the alliance is faltering. The three party families are struggling to agree on shared legislative goals.
By Markus Grabitz
The EPP group in the European Parliament is calling on the European Commission to withdraw the Green Claims Directive – just days before negotiations are set to conclude. But rapporteur Delara Burkhardt still expects a final agreement.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Fresh momentum for Regulation 883: Numerous EU member states are calling for swift progress in negotiations over the social rights of mobile workers. Now the Polish Council Presidency must respond.
By Alina Leimbach
The reform of the coordination of social insurance systems is not making any progress. The Polish Council Presidency therefore intends to break off the trilogue again. The Council and Parliament are blaming each other for the renewed failure.
By Stephan Israel
Former European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili and other suspects were temporarily imprisoned on charges of money laundering and corruption.
By Marion Bergermann
The rollout of gasoline with a higher share of bioethanol is gaining momentum. A standard for E20 fuel could be ready as early as January. Three CDU members of the European Parliament are calling on the Commission to pave the way legislatively.
By Markus Grabitz
Just ahead of the final trilogue negotiations on the EU’s Green Claims Directive, German industry associations are calling for a pause. Conservative MEPs are also urging the European Commission to conduct an impact assessment before moving forward.
By Alex Veit
Spanish, Basque and Galician will not become official EU languages for now. The General Affairs Council wants to clarify legal and financial issues before making a decision. Meanwhile, another hearing was held regarding the Article 7 procedure against Hungary.
By Markus Grabitz
