At the next State of the European Union (SOTEU) address, Ursula von der Leyen is expected to signal a pro-European, progressive agenda for her Commission—not just by the Socialists, but by the Liberals as well.
By Markus Grabitz
The European People's Party (EPP), Socialists Democrats (S D) and Renew agreed in November to cooperate informally. But the alliance is faltering. The three party families are struggling to agree on shared legislative goals.
By Markus Grabitz
The Liberals and Socialists have asked for time to reconsider. They want to decide by Wednesday whether to continue the informal cooperation with the EPP in support of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The trigger for the crisis was the Commission’s announcement to withdraw the Green Claims Directive.
By Markus Grabitz
In the seat projection by political scientist Manuel Müller, the Christian Democrats and Liberals were able to make up some of their losses compared to the March projection. Center-left parties suffered slight losses.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Parliament has moved to the right since the last election. The right-wing extremists are no longer content with window-dressing – they are trying to influence legislation. But by no means in all policy areas.
By Markus Grabitz
Tensions in the Von der Leyen coalition are increasing. The S D and Renew criticize the EPP for repeatedly making common cause with the conservative ECR, which they do not consider to be a pro-European force.
By Markus Grabitz
The latest projection by political scientist Manuel Müller on the composition of the EU Parliament shows that the S D Group is in an even worse position than in the European elections. The far-right camp, on the other hand, can once again look forward to gains, with the three groups together gaining 200 seats for the first time.
By Redaktion Table
370 MEPs from the EPP, S D, Renew, ECR and Greens voted in favor of the new Commission. This gave the College 88 votes more than it needed for confirmation. No SPD MEP voted yes – in protest against EPP group leader Weber's "cuddling up" to far-right parties.
By Markus Grabitz
Distrust is growing in the "Von der Leyen coalition". The pro-European groups in the European Parliament accuse EPP leader Manfred Weber of making common cause with the far right. Even EPP members fear negative consequences for the hearings of the Commissioners-designate.
By Markus Grabitz
Ursula von der Leyen received 401 votes in her ballot for a second term as Commission President. Although the Greens are not part of the informal coalition, they voted in large numbers for the CDU politician – and thus probably decided the election.
By Markus Grabitz
