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Interview

Österreichs Finanzminister Markus Marterbauer.

Marterbauer: 'I think a pure net contributor logic is wrong'

Austria traditionally insists on austerity in Brussels. But Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer is striking a new note: A higher EU budget symbolizes a stronger Europe, he says in an interview with Table.Briefings, and calls for new sources of revenue for the community.

Von Till Hoppe und Okan Bellikli

EU-Sozialkommissarin in Brüssel.

Mînzatu: "ELA must be given further powers"

EU Social Affairs Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu wants to strengthen the European Labor Authority (ELA). In an interview with Table.Briefings, the Commission Vice-President announced a legislative proposal to extend the mandate of the ELA to third-country nationals.

Von Alina Leimbach