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Romania: EPP calls on Social Democrats to support pro-European candidate.

Romania's interim head of state, Ilie Bolojan, has appointed Catalin Predoiu (PNL), the former Minister of the Interior, as acting Prime Minister. The EPP Group is calling on Romania's Social Democrats (PSD) to come out clearly in favor of the pro-European candidate ahead of the run-off vote.

By Stephan Israel

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Green votes make von der Leyen Commission President again

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

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S&D: These are the demands for the next five years

Europe’s Social Democrats have detailed their corporate tax proposals. In social legislation, they aim to introduce a dedicated AI law for employees. In energy policy, they demand a mandatory end to fossil fuel subsidies.

By Manuel Berkel

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'Transfer market': How the political groups negotiate

After the election, most MEPs join political groups in the European Parliament. In our overview, we explain where the strength of the political groups could change and where there may be changes in the group leadership.

By Redaktion Table

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Björn Seibert leads campaign of EPP top candidate von der Leyen

Björn Seibert is leading the campaign of EPP top candidate Ursula von der Leyen. The 43-year-old is von der Leyen's closest colleague in the Commission. EU diplomat Alexander Winterstein will be the spokesperson for the campaign.

By Markus Grabitz

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EPP: possible options for right-wing alliances after the election

Vox's performance in Spain confirms the trend: as things stand, the conservative ECR group will benefit most from the European elections in June. EPP leader Manfred Weber, on the other hand, must expect losses – and is thus opening up to possible right-wing alliances. What these could look like.

By Markus Grabitz