Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen is to develop the vision for future agricultural policy in the first 100 days of the new mandate. It is about the future of direct payments and the protection of farmers against unfair trade practices. Hansen will report directly to the Commission President.
By Markus Grabitz
The politician from the right-wing nationalist Fratelli d'Italia will in the future be responsible for funds that make up around a third of the EU budget. Raffaele Fitto is a highly controversial candidate in the new Commission – but he has experience in his area of responsibility and is considered a staunch European.
By Almut Siefert
Stefan Köhler has previously been active in associations, but never in politics. Now, he sits on the EU Parliament's Agriculture and Environment Committee for the CSU.
By Redaktion Table
To guarantee the EU's share of the G7 agreement on aid to Ukraine, the Commission is proposing macro-financial assistance of up to €35 billion. In addition, the renewal cycle of the sanctions on the Russian central bank reserves is to be extended to 36 months.
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In Europe, clear rules are needed for dealing with AI, demands the Meta Group. So far, there has been a great deal of uncertainty. This could lead to Meta not offering all of its products in Europe.
By Corinna Visser
Deutsche Glasfaser receives a loan of €350 million from the European Investment Bank for broadband expansion in rural areas of Germany. Currently, only around 35% of households in Germany have fiber optic connections.
By Corinna Visser
Germany's border controls have been met with harsh criticism. The EU Commission must intervene, demands the European Parliament. Commissioner-designate for Migration Brunner is coming under pressure even before taking office.
By Eric Bonse
The new French government under Prime Minister Michel Barnier is clearly moving to the right. As soon as it takes office, the opposition is talking about toppling the government – a threat that Barnier and his ministers should take seriously.
By Claire Stam
She could become the second most powerful woman in Europe. The Spaniard Teresa Ribera has been appointed Competition Commissioner by Ursula von der Leyen. The high-profile environmental politician now has the main task of preventing conflicts between industrial and climate policy.
By Redaktion Table
Strong connections still exist between Western countries and Russia's nuclear industry, according to the annual World Nuclear Industry Status Report. These ties have implications for sanctions against Russia.
By Redaktion Table
