Piotr Serafin was confirmed as Commissioner by the European Parliament's Committee on Budgets and Budgetary Control. He wants a more powerful MFF, whose funds are also linked to reforms in member states.
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Valdis Dombrovskis, the longest-serving Commissioner with an EPP party membership, is responsible for the central topic of the new mandate: strengthening competitiveness. The Commissioner-designate for Economic Affairs from Latvia was confirmed in the coordinators' meeting.
By Markus Grabitz
The application phase to support the Commission in implementing the Ecodesign Regulation for sustainable products has been running since Thursday.
By Nicolas Heronymus
Germany, France and Poland are demanding clear reforms and an end to laws contrary to EU law from Georgia before they support accession talks. The heads of state Scholz, Macron and Tusk are concerned about Georgia's rapprochement with Russia and dubious electoral practices.
By Redaktion Table
A team of plant health experts is to support EU countries in the fight against plant pests in the future. The EU ambassadors have approved a proposal to this effect.
By Julia Dahm
Europe must reorganize itself after the Trump comeback. At the meeting of the 42 heads of state and government of the European Political Community, the desire to not have to wait too long for a stable German government became clear.
By Stephan Israel
While EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra had to go into extra time at his first hearing a year ago, this time he was waved through without any major background noise. This was also due to some clear announcements by the Dutchman.
By Lukas Knigge
According to the European Commission, the amendment procedure for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) should only be a matter of postponement. However, the EPP Group is now also calling for substantive changes.
By Julia Dahm
The EU Commission wants to reduce reporting obligations for companies. The DIHK is now presenting a long list of concrete proposals.
By Till Hoppe
It is no secret that most EU heads of state and government had hoped for a different outcome to the US elections. In the future, Brussels will have to ensure that the member states do not allow themselves to be divided by Donald Trump. The dependence on the USA in terms of security policy is also a cause for concern.
By Till Hoppe
