Parliamentary rapporteurs are beginning to take positions on the Commission’s proposals for carbon fleet limits and Clean Corporate Fleets. If they fail to reach an agreement, forces to the right of the Christian Democrats stand ready to step in.
By Markus Grabitz
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
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
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
The Social Demoracts want to promote electric mobility through social leasing. The cars are to be made available to disadvantaged households that need a car but cannot currently afford an electric car.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Die S&D-Fraktion will die E-Mobilität durch Social Leasing voranbringen. Die Autos sollen benachteiligten Haushalten zur Verfügung stehen, die Bedarf an einem Auto haben, sich derzeit aber kein Elektroauto leisten können.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
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
Die Sozialdemokraten im EU-Parlament wollen Bedingungen an den US-Handelsdeal knüpfen. So soll die Zollsenkung für Güter aus den USA nicht für alle Güter gelten und zeitlich befristet sein. Zudem erhoffen sie sich insgesamt ein stärkeres Auftreten der EU gegenüber den Vereinigten Staaten.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The Social Democrats in the EU Parliament want to attach conditions to the US trade deal. They want limits on which US goods are eligible for tariff cuts and also on the amount of time cuts apply. They also want the EU to take a stronger stance toward the US.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The dispute over the EU's 2040 climate target is entering the next round, this time in the EU Parliament. MEPs on the relevant environment committee have submitted their amendments. Reaching a compromise is unlikely to be easy.
By Lukas Knigge
