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
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
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
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 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
The European Parliament's Agriculture Committee is seeking amendments to the Commission's proposal on the CAP simplification package. The plenary will vote on this at the beginning of October.
By Merle Heusmann
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
