The German coalition committee has agreed on a joint position regarding the automotive package. The Social Democrats are making far-reaching concessions to the CDU/CSU and automakers. In the European Parliament, the German SPD group has already expressed reservations.
By Markus Grabitz
While polls show challenger Péter Magyar as the favorite, these predictions should be taken with a grain of salt. Moreover, even if Viktor Orbán loses, he could still derail the transfer of power.
By Stephan Israel
Parliamentary rapporteurs are beginning to take positions on the Commission’s proposals for carbon fleet limits and Clean Corporate Fleets. If they fail to reach an agreement, forces to the right of the Christian Democrats stand ready to step in.
By Markus Grabitz
National vetoes hamper the EU’s ability to act. Member states in the Council must address these issues openly and work toward abolishing vetoes, the political scientist argues.
By Manuel Müller
At last week’s EU summit, leaders announced measures to curb the sharp rise in energy prices. However, many questions remain unresolved regarding free allowances, the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), and energy taxes.
By Lukas Knigge and Manuel Berkel
The summit has adopted measures aimed at easing the sharp rise in energy prices. By the informal summit in April, the Council, Parliament and Commission aim to agree on a roadmap for addressing the 10 key challenges facing the single market.
By Lukas Knigge, Manuel Berkel and Markus Grabitz
A huge number of young people applied before the deadline to sit the AD-5 administrator competition on March 10. A total of 1,490 positions will be filled.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Parliament has adopted a new framework agreement with the Commission. It replaces the 2010 agreement and strengthens the rights of the Parliament.
By Markus Grabitz
In the European Parliament in particular, there are few officials with German passports in relation to the number of German members of parliament. The situation is particularly bad when it comes to young talent. A planned selection process exclusively for Germans has been put on hold.
By Markus Grabitz
Dutch MEP Tom Berendsen is set to become the Netherlands’ next foreign minister. The Christian Democrat has called for a stronger and more independent Europe on the global stage.
By Stephan Israel
