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European election 2024

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Björn Seibert leads campaign of EPP top candidate von der Leyen

Björn Seibert is leading the campaign of EPP top candidate Ursula von der Leyen. The 43-year-old is von der Leyen's closest colleague in the Commission. EU diplomat Alexander Winterstein will be the spokesperson for the campaign.

By Markus Grabitz

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Omtzigt: Von der Leyen should position herself on EU debt

The leader of the Dutch New Social Contract party is calling for the Draghi report on the EU's competitiveness to be addressed during the European election campaign. The Commission President should also position herself on new debt pots.

By Till Hoppe

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Paris wants second CETA vote only after EU elections

After the French Senate rejected the ratification of CETA last week, the National Assembly now has to vote on it again. The French government wants to delay this vote as much as possible.

By Table.Briefings

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DSA guidelines: how digital platforms should prevent disinformation

The EU Commission presented guidelines under the Digital Services Act on Tuesday. They deal with how certain "systemic risks" should be handled. The Commission hopes for better protection against disinformation and manipulation in the European elections.

By Falk Steiner

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Wojciechowski becomes 'lame duck' of EU agricultural policy

He has been the black sheep for quite some time, and now EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski has also become a "lame duck". There are two main reasons why the Polish PiS politician has hardly anything to say in Brussels.

By Julia Dahm

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ECFR study warns against mistakes in election campaign

A new study by the European Council on Foreign Relations warns pro-European parties against playing into the hands of far-right parties with the wrong topics. The warning is directed not least at the lead candidate of the EPP, von der Leyen.

By Till Hoppe