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Mînzatu: Few promises to Parliament

The Romanian Roxana Mînzatu has been appointed Executive Vice-President of the Commission and Commissioner for Employment. She appears well prepared in the committee – without always having anything concrete up her sleeve.

By Alina Leimbach

Várhelyi: MEPs continue discussions

The decision on the Commissioner-designate for Health and Animal Welfare, Olivér Várhelyi, has been postponed until Wednesday. MEPs are still not satisfied with the answers to questions submitted later. Abortion and vaccination are controversial topics.

By Manuel Berkel

Critical raw materials: BDI demands more speed

The assessment of German raw materials policy at the BDI Raw Materials Congress is mixed. Above all because Germany's dependence on imports from China has grown even stronger. The association warns of the possible consequences of the worst-case scenario.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Controversial government alliance in Lithuania

Contrary to announcements, the Social Democrats in Lithuania want to form a government with Nemunas' populist party Dawn. The party leader has repeatedly attracted attention for his anti-Semitic statements. There is sharp international criticism.

By Redaktion Table

Extension of Mali police mission is the right signal: Europe's time will come

The European Union wants to continue its training mission for the police in Mali, Eucap, and thus remain in contact with the West African coup government. The mandate of the last EU mission in the Sahel is due to expire in January, but Brussels has agreed to continue despite France's skepticism. That's a good thing, says Ulf Laessing.

By David Renke