Renew • Table.Briefings

January 23rd, 2026

European Parliament: Von der Leyen fends off fourth vote of no confidence

The Patriots’ vote of no confidence in the Commission President had no chance. 165 MEPs voted in favor of the motion, 360 against.

By Markus Grabitz

News | European Parliament

January 19th, 2026

Expenses allowance for MEPs: Bureau to decide on zero increase

MEPs’ salaries will automatically rise in line with inflation. The Liberals want to push through another zero increase in the general expenses allowance for 2026.

By Markus Grabitz

Valerie Hayer, Mark Rutte, Roberta Metsola

Talk of the Town | Greenland

January 14th, 2026

Greenland: Why the next few days could be critical

A meeting in Washington today may clarify US plans regarding Greenland. On Monday, the Danish Defense Minister and Greenland’s Foreign Minister plan to talk to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels about how to guarantee security in the Arctic.

By Stephan Israel

Opinion | European Parliament

January 12th, 2026

If European Parliament elections were held on Sunday: Far right would suffer setback

For the second time in a row, political groups to the right of the EPP have suffered losses in Manuel Müller’s seat projection.

By Manuel Müller

Feature | European Parliament

January 7th, 2026

Firewall in the EP: Majorities formed from the EPP together with right-wing extremists have become the norm

In the December plenary session, the Christian Democrats decided four important votes drawing on the support of far-right parties. The S&D Group is set to discuss ending the informal cooperation within the Von der Leyen platform.

By Markus Grabitz

Talk of the Town | Sustainability reporting

November 13th, 2025

Sustainability omnibus: No agreement in the platform ahead of the vote

The EPP, S&D and Renew will not be going into the vote on the mandate to simplify sustainability laws with joint motions. Although the positions held in the informal Von der Leyen coalition are ultimately not so far apart.

By Markus Grabitz

Talk of the Town | EU finances

October 31st, 2025

MFF: Von der Leyen coalition rebels

Christian Democrats, Social Democrats, Liberals and Greens are calling on the Commission to make legislative changes to the proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). They are indirectly threatening to reject it in Parliament.

By János Allenbach-Ammann and Markus Grabitz

Talk of the town | Ursula von der Leyen

October 7th, 2025

Votes of no confidence: Von der Leyen courts the undecided

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