The European Parliament president is usually replaced halfway through the legislative term. The European Council president and hundreds of other parliamentary posts must also be confirmed.
By Markus Grabitz
The One Europe, One Market roadmap could finally put the idea of a multi-speed EU into practice. While the content of the roadmap comes as no surprise, its implementation does: The three EU institutions will jointly monitor progress, and the timeline is binding, measurable and tight, the political scientist argues.
By Marc De Vos
The Commission is proposing that member states transfer 15% of tobacco tax revenues to the EU. In total, tobacco taxes amounting to approximately €14 billion are expected to be allocated to the next MFF starting in 2028.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Union is dragging its feet on Ukraine, remains divided over the mutual assistance clause, Article 42(7), and is waiting for a signal from France in the negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). At the informal EU summit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also surprised participants with an offer to Tehran.
By Stephan Israel
At the informal summit, EU heads of state and government celebrated the agreement on a €90 billion loan for Ukraine and the 20th package of sanctions. António Costa supported Ukraine’s call for the start of accession negotiations.
By Stephan Israel and Sara Sievert
Volodymyr Zelenskiy expects to be given the green light to open negotiating clusters at the informal summit in Cyprus. Following the breakthrough on the €90 billion loan and the 20th package of sanctions, the Ukrainian president hopes to capitalize on current momentum.
By Stephan Israel
The European Union is preparing to test its mutual assistance clause under a range of scenarios. Cyprus and Greece want to raise Article 42(7) at the informal summit in Nicosia. At the meeting of EU leaders, Kaja Kallas is expected to brief leaders on the bloc’s security situation.
By Stephan Israel
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
