After the European Parliament criticized some funding of non-governmental organizations, the Commission has reviewed all agreements with NGOs for violations of the guidelines. Twenty-eight NGOs from the Life program were asked to agree to changes – but to no avail.
By Markus Grabitz
The Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament has decided to uphold the immunity of three MEPs, protecting them from legal proceedings in Hungary. In the case of the Italian Ilaria Salis, the plenary must still decide.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Parliament's Committee on International Trade is dealing with two key trade issues this week: the ongoing negotiations with India and the tariff disputes with the USA.
By Amelie Richter
Little content, insufficient parliamentary involvement: The European Parliament coordinators are threatening to abstain from supporting the new Porto Social Declaration.
By Alina Leimbach
The Commission President wants to support Ukraine even more in the drone war with Russia. A violation of airspace over Poland gives her demand even more urgency. Von der Leyen announced a tougher stance towards Israel.
By Stephan Israel
In her State of the Union address, Ursula von der Leyen paints a picture of a world in upheaval: dependencies are being used "ruthlessly as a weapon", China is moving closer to Russia and North Korea. She presents various responses for Europe.
By Amelie Richter
Trade tensions with China, anti-dumping duties on pork and exploding e-commerce exports are putting Europe's companies under pressure. Ursula von der Leyen must send clear signals in her speech on the state of the EU.
By Amelie Richter
Russia wants to “capture Moldova through the ballot box” and use the country as a launchpad for its hybrid war against the EU, warns Maia Sandu: Moldova will elect a new parliament on Sept. 28 and is facing a massive disinformation campaign from Moscow.
By Stephan Israel
After months of student protests in Serbia, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has openly criticized President Aleksandar Vučić for the first time. She said the government in Belgrade must demonstrate that it is serious about its commitment to reforms and European integration.
By Stephan Israel
Members of the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development support the proposal to make written contracts for agricultural goods mandatory. However, they clearly deviate from the Commission's draft on another point.
By Julia Dahm
