Ursula von der Leyen received much praise for her speech in the European Parliament yesterday. A second look reveals that some of her proposals have merely been repackaged. But there were surprises, such as the strong emphasis on the middle class. An overview of the most important points and initial assessments.
By Redaktion Table
In an interview with Till Hoppe and Falk Steiner, the Green politician talks about reserve nuclear power plants and European solidarity, a new edition of the EU recovery fund and the need to strengthen the EU Commission and the European Parliament.
By Till Hoppe
According to information available to Europe.Table, the Greens in the European Parliament are disappointed with the work of their group leader Ska Keller. She will likely not run again for the post in the 2024 European elections. It has already been decided who will succeed the 40-year-old.
By Markus Grabitz
The polls ahead of the parliamentary elections in two weeks point to a victory for Giorgia Meloni's Fratelli d'Italia (Brothers of Italy) party. However, the center-right alliance is avoiding attacks against Brussels.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
Lawsuits against the taxonomy, negotiations on the battery regulation, work on the supply chain law and a new bouquet of proposals on the circular economy – this fall, sustainability in Brussels and Strasbourg will be colorful.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU states still hesitate to put a price cap on Russian gas imports. After the energy ministers' meeting on Friday, the Commission will first discuss less controversial measures against high energy costs tomorrow. Council decisions could follow before the end of September.
By Manuel Berkel
