In an interview with Table.Briefings, Bernd Lange, head of the Trade Committee, calls for the Commission to involve Parliament more closely, even in exceptional situations. Furthermore, the EU must not fall into protectionism under the pretext of economic security.
By Eric Bonse
The designated Commission Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy has steadily increased his influence in Brussels and Paris in recent years. Now his mediation skills are in demand in European industrial policy.
By Table.Briefings
Transport politician Jens Gieseke (CDU) wants to know in a written question whether the Commission intends to bring forward the review of the CO2 fleet legislation. The manufacturers' lobby association, ACEA, had considered asking the Commission to stop penalties amounting to €15 billion for 2025 by means of an emergency article.
By Markus Grabitz
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is bringing so-called “nature credits” into play: private companies could participate in the financing of environmental services provided by farmers, for example.
By Julia Dahm
China's investigation has found that EU brandy is being sold at dumping prices. However, it has decided not to impose provisional tariffs. The EU Commission announced that the decision would not impact the planned EV tariffs.
By Redaktion Table
The designated new EU Commissioner from Luxembourg, Christophe Hansen, is considered a hot candidate for the post of EU Commissioner for Agriculture. He has only gained marginal experience in this area so far – but this could be a strategic advantage for him.
By Redaktion Table
Portugal has nominated former Finance Minister Maria Luís Albuquerque, the Danish government its Minister for Development and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen and Spain its current Climate Minister Teresa Ribera as candidates for the EU Commission.
By Table.Briefings
CDU leader Friedrich Merz has caught the EU off guard with his statements on asylum policy. But what he is calling for is largely difficult to implement. At the same time, EU law already offers some possibilities, according to Brussels.
By Eric Bonse
Some capitals are still discussing who should represent their country in the EU Commission in this legislature. Other names have already been decided. An overview that we are constantly updating for you.
By Lukas Knigge
Europe's increasing digital dependence on technologies from the USA and China requires a rethink of European digital policy. BITMi President Oliver Grün explains the necessary steps and the role of IT SMEs.
By Experts Table.Briefings
