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Manfred Weber

Talk of the town | European Parliament

Von der Leyen coalition: EPP and Social Democrats de-escalate

The tensions between the two largest political groups in the EU Parliament have recently also called the heads of state and government into action. The group leaders are now sending conciliatory signals. The platform should not fail because of the sustainability omnibus.

By Till Hoppe and Markus Grabitz

Ursula von der Leyen
Topic of the Day | SOTEU

SOTEU: Von der Leyen calls for unity in vain

With martial words, the Commission President appeals to the pro-European forces to fight together for Europe's independence. But EPP leader Weber and S&D chairwoman Gárcia Peréz no longer seem capable of doing so.

By Till Hoppe and Markus Grabitz