Bruna Szego, previously head of unit at the Italian central bank, has excellent prospects of becoming the first head of the EU's new Anti-Money Laundering Authority. The German candidate has lost out. This causes a lack of understanding in the German government and the European Parliament.
By Till Hoppe
In the autumn package of the European Semester, the Commission approves most of the member states' multi-annual fiscal plans, with the exception of the Netherlands. There is also criticism of Austria's deficit and the German draft budget for 2025.
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The trial against Rassemblement National members for misappropriation of public funds ends this Wednesday. Marine Le Pen's political future is at stake due to the threat of a ban on her eligibility to stand for election. However, her successor is already ready for this eventuality.
By Claire Stam
The majority of the Greens/EFA group are still undecided as to whether they are in favor of or against Ursula von der Leyen's new Commission. A parliamentary group meeting did not produce a clear decision.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission is inviting interested parties to submit comments on Corning's commitments. These are intended to address competition concerns arising from exclusive supply agreements in connection with security glass for smartphones.
By Corinna Visser
If the Senate approves her nomination as US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins will head one of the most powerful houses in Washington. In Trump's cabinet, she will have to deal with competition from the Department of Health and Human Services.
By Redaktion Table
In a surprise move, the pro-Russian right-wing extremist Calin Georgescu has entered the run-off election for the presidency of NATO country Romania. The conservative Elena Lasconi is running against him.
By Redaktion Table
After the Lithuanian Social Democrats announced they would make the nationalists and populists of Nemunas' Dawn Party their coalition partner, they are trying to signal reliability to their European partners. At least the personnel decisions in the area of foreign and security policy provide some relief.
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In a 72-page briefing for the new Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, the Directorate-General for Energy provides an outlook on the policy for the new legislature. One focus will be energy security. The Commission is even considering tariffs on gas and nuclear fuel from Russia.
By Manuel Berkel
In a new report on food labeling, the European Court of Auditors speaks of “misleading information” on food. The auditors attribute this to gaps in EU legislation and call on the Commission to take action.
By Merle Heusmann
