The European Court of Auditors is supposed to monitor the efficiency of EU spending. However, the new German representative there is likely to receive a handsome salary. Why this is the case.
By Markus Grabitz
On Thursday, the European Parliament passed the trialogue result on the reform of European works councils with a large majority. There were still attempts to overturn the proposal right up to the end.
By Alina Leimbach
Three votes of no confidence in Ursula von der Leyen within three months. Influential parliamentarians want to raise the hurdles for requesting the vote.
By Markus Grabitz
Jens-Frederik Nielsen is the first Prime Minister of Greenland to appear before MEPs. His country has a lot to offer the EU with its untapped hydropower and abundant raw materials. Greenland needs the EU, but the EU also needs Greenland.
By Stephan Israel
Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal for the revision of the CO2 fleet limits is unlikely to shake the targets for 2030 and 2035. However, she could propose instruments to make them more flexible so that the industry can meet the targets.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Parliament voted in favor of a reform of the EU mechanism for suspending visa-free travel. This should make it easier to reintroduce the visa requirement.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
The Commission President is trying to win votes by appealing to the unity of the EU in the face of the threat posed by Vladimir Putin. Both the radical right and the left have submitted a vote of no confidence.
By Markus Grabitz
A ban on meat names for veggie products, mandatory written purchase contracts for agricultural products and the relaxation of environmental regulations for farmers: The EU Parliament is set to vote on several controversial issues this week.
By Julia Dahm
The Member of the European Parliament from Karlsruhe is to become a member of the European Court of Auditors in Luxembourg on behalf of Germany. This was decided by the Federal Cabinet in Berlin. He would succeed Klaus-Heiner Lehne.
By Markus Grabitz
The President of the EU Parliament wants to strengthen the rights of MEPs who are expectant parents. However, several agreements are still needed before proxy voting for MEPs can happen.
By Marion Bergermann
