After former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta made his recommendations for the future of the EU research area, Mario Draghi increased the pressure on EU member states to invest more in innovation in his report. What does EPP MEP Christian Ehler think about the ideas for the future?
By Nicola Kuhrt
An online social network may not use all personal data indefinitely according to its nature. This was decided by the ECJ in a landmark ruling. The companies now need deletion concepts, says plaintiff Maximilian Schrems.
By Redaktion Table
According to a media report, the Commission plans to cut aid for farmers and support for structurally weak regions in the next EU budget. Instead, subsidies are to flow to national budgets and are closely linked to reforms.
By Redaktion Table
The Bulgarian Ekaterina Zakharieva is to become the new EU Commissioner for Research. Despite her wide-ranging experience, the hearing in the EU Parliament is unlikely to be a walk in the park. But even after that, she will be faced with difficult tasks.
By Redaktion Table
Experts from the Brussels think tank Bruegel believe that an EU climate target of 90 percent CO2 reduction by 2040 is technologically feasible. However, they see risks from trade conflicts, rising interest rates and social resistance.
By Lukas Knigge
The Budapest government is repeatedly accused of undermining the rule of law. The EU Commission has announced that it will take the matter to the European Court of Justice.
By Redaktion Table
The Legal Affairs Committee has no fundamental reservations about the 26 candidates for the Commission. MEPs want to know more about 23 candidates. Three have already been given the green light – including Hungary's candidate.
By Markus Grabitz
There were disputes when the group leaders decided on the timetable for the Commissioners' hearings and changed the competencies of the committees. In four cases, committees were downgraded to invited committees. They now have fewer rights to ask questions.
By Markus Grabitz
Dan Jørgensen is to become Energy Commissioner. The Dane has experience in the field, but above all he is good at selling ideas and mediating between positions. However, he does have one weak point.
By Redaktion Table
The European Fiscal Board is concerned about the increased net expenditure of the member states. At the same time, the Board argues that expenditure on European public goods should be better financed at European level rather than at national level.
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