Ursula von der Leyen wants to entrust a commissioner with the topic of housing for the first time. An anti-poverty strategy is also planned. However, only a new directive has been announced so far.
By Alina Leimbach
The Commission President promises to focus on building a "genuine European defense union" over the next five years. The dispute over where the money for this should come from is likely to erupt again soon.
By Stephan Israel
In her guidelines, Ursula von der Leyen lists the building blocks for greater competitiveness with which she wants to shape her next term of office. We give you an overview of the Clean Industrial Deal, SME policy, and the phase-out of combustion engines.
By Till Hoppe
The composition of the European Parliament's committees is taking shape. The EPP Group has now announced its candidates for the committee chairs.
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Even in a highly integrated capital market, private capital will not be able to provide more than a third of the climate investments needed in the EU. This is according to a new report by Finance Watch, which argues that public capital is needed on a large scale. Monetary financing should be part of the solution.
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The European industry has been looking for suppliers of lithium all over the world for years and is in fierce competition with China. Now a deal is to be struck with Serbia.
By Redaktion Table
During the pandemic, the Commission concluded deals worth billions for vaccine doses, but kept some of them secret. According to a ruling by the EU Court of Justice, this was in breach of EU law.
By Redaktion Table
As head of the EU Commission's regional representation, Wolfgang Bücherl has an eye on the regional characteristics of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg – and their relations with neighboring countries. He takes a critical view of border controls.
By Redaktion Table
The EPP, S D and Renew are largely in agreement on forming an informal coalition to support a second Von der Leyen Commission: The content, personnel, composition, and distribution of committee chairs have largely been negotiated. This is seen as an assurance that Ursula von der Leyen will get a majority in parliament today.
By Till Hoppe
In an interview with Silke Wettach, European Ombudswoman Emily O'Reilly urges the EU Commission to be more transparent. Because the Brussels authority increasingly sees itself as a geopolitical player, it is becoming a challenge to keep up with accountability.
By Silke Wettach
