CDU leader Merz shows a lack of understanding for the decision of the FDP MEPs in the European Parliament not to vote for a second term of office for the Commission President. The Liberals shoot back.
By Redaktion Table
Federal Chancellor Scholz and Commission Vice-Chancellor Šefčovič agreed on a raw materials partnership with Serbia on Friday to secure lithium for decarbonization. NGOs point to the dangers for the environment, citizens to the lack of the rule of law.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The negotiations between the EU Commission and the four Mercosur states are well advanced, but Paris is unlikely to approve the free trade agreement. Berlin and Brussels are now discussing the possibility of outvoting France if necessary – but this would be politically explosive. In future, the EU could focus more on targeted partnerships that also involve investments in third countries.
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The business community is calling for Commission President von der Leyen's second term of office to focus on implementing the laws that have been passed. Experts have concerns about the promotion of European champions.
By Corinna Visser
The Social Democrats in the EU Parliament have appointed the first coordinators for the committees and clarified the responsibilities within the Executive Board.
By Manuel Berkel
More staff for Frontex and a "new common approach to returns": In her guidelines, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also refers to migration and asylum policy. However, she does not address one controversial demand.
By Eric Bonse
Ursula von der Leyen received 401 votes in her ballot for a second term as Commission President. Although the Greens are not part of the informal coalition, they voted in large numbers for the CDU politician – and thus probably decided the election.
By Markus Grabitz
Ursula von der Leyen wants to advocate the admission of new EU members in her second term of office. However, she leaves open which reforms in the EU structure this should be linked to.
By Till Hoppe
French MEPs have re-elected Yaël Braun-Pivet, a candidate from Emmanuel Macron's camp, as President of the National Assembly. And things are also going surprisingly well for the president in other respects.
By Claire Stam
In the last mandate, the EU introduced many new digital laws. These are now to come into effect. The goal is a digital single market and better protection of democracy.
By Corinna Visser
