The second Von der Leyen Commission’s focus on competitiveness is reflected in its more intensive contact with company representatives. Meetings with US companies are predominant.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
At its Leaders’ Retreat in Zagreb, the European People’s Party (EPP) decided to strengthen military cohesion within the European Union. The group’s leader, Manfred Weber, has been tasked with developing a concept for an expanded defense union.
By Markus Grabitz
At its Leaders’ Retreat in Zagreb, the European People’s Party (EPP) decided to strengthen military cohesion within the European Union. The group’s leader, Manfred Weber, has been tasked with developing a concept for an expanded defense union.
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
The EU Commission has granted eight member states Security Action for Europe (SAFE) loans totaling EUR 38 billion for armaments projects. Disbursement is due to begin in March, and further loan plans could follow soon after.
By Stephan Israel
Non-aligned MEP Fabio De Masi is taking Ursula von der Leyen to court, citing questions about her contacts with the arms industry that he believes should have been answered more quickly and comprehensively.
By Marion Bergermann
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 EU will now take out a loan via the Multiannual Financial Framework to finance Ukraine with €90 billion over the next two years. The initially preferred option of a reparations loan failed, not least because of the high guarantees demanded by Belgium.
By Stephan Israel
A decision on a possible reparations loan for Ukraine is set to dominate the EU summit in Brussels today, with the Mercosur free trade agreement also likely to be discussed. The future of the EU as a geopolitical heavyweight is riding on both issues.
By Stephan Israel
When the Standard Eurobarometer came out in May, confidence in the EU was at record levels. Now it has fallen. The fact that the survey was published to coincide with the first anniversary of Ursula von der Leyen’s second mandate is said to be a coincidence.
By Markus Grabitz
