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Von der Leyen raises Pieper case in Commission meeting

The controversial appointment of Markus Pieper (CDU) as the Commission's SME Envoy is discussed once again at the Commission meeting. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comments on the criticism of four Commissioners.

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Von der Leyen ruft Fall Pieper in Kommissionssitzung auf

In der Kommissionssitzung kommt die umstrittene Berufung von Markus Pieper (CDU) zum KMU-Beauftragten der Kommission noch einmal zur Sprache. Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen nimmt Stellung zur Kritik von vier Kommissaren.

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European parties commit to rules for fair election campaigns

The pro-European parties submit to the code of conduct for fair elections. The declaration with 14 principles will be signed in the European Parliament on Tuesday (April 9). Among other things, AI-generated content is to be labeled.

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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.

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Doubts about anti-harassment rules in the EP

The Malte Gallée case continues to occupy the Green Group in the European Parliament. There are doubts about the rules that the Greens adopted in 2019 to prevent harassment. Confidentiality protection was so strong that it was impossible to clarify the allegations.

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