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
The European automotive industry is calling on lawmakers to lower the carbon emission targets for passenger cars, delivery vans, and heavy commercial vehicles for 2030 and 2035. It says the Commission’s proposals are unrealistic.
By Markus Grabitz and Manuel Berkel
The European Parliament has begun work towards reforming the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2027. Chief negotiator Norbert Lins (CDU) wants to maintain the status quo. In this interview, he explains what changes he would like to see in the European Commission’s proposals.
By Julia Dahm
After months of wrangling, the Commission has presented its “Lex China” aimed at defending European industry. The Industrial Accelerator Act involves trading partners, but leaves room for new negotiations.
By Manuel Berkel and Markus Grabitz
Renew group leader Valérie Hayer sees clear signals of goodwill on the part of Manfred Weber to work together on compromises on important issues within the pro-European platform. The only way to protect Europeans, she says, is to strengthen integration.
By Markus Grabitz and Stephan Israel
At the invitation of Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, carnival floats by artist Jacques Tilly are on display at the European Parliament in Brussels. Not everyone finds them funny.
By Markus Grabitz
The reduction of tariffs on US products as part of the trade deal with the EU has been put on hold for the time being. The Parliament and the Commission are waiting for more detailed information from the US.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The US government has announced that it will provide financial support to sympathetic organizations in Europe. Marco Rubio’s visit, during which he endorsed the election of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, is in keeping with this approach – but there is resistance to this malign influence.
By Markus Grabitz and Stephan Israel
The 136 members of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament will convene behind closed doors on March 3. Group leader Iratxe García Pérez plans to introduce the post of chief whip.
By Markus Grabitz
Political groups in the European Parliament have agreed on who will take the lead as rapporteurs for the legislative proposals in the automotive and grids packages.
By Markus Grabitz and Manuel Berkel
