The stricter capital requirements for banks under Basel III should actually apply in the EU from next year. This could be postponed by a year for fear of discrimination against European financial institutions.
By Redaktion Table
Daniel Caspary was confirmed for two and a half years as head of the 29 German members of the CDU and CSU in the European Parliament. He had one opposing candidate. He prevailed against Sven Simon by 16 votes to eleven with one abstention.
By Markus Grabitz
After the election, most MEPs join political groups in the European Parliament. In our overview, we explain where the strength of the political groups could change and where there may be changes in the group leadership.
By Redaktion Table
In the all-important phase following the European elections, France's politicians are preoccupied with the surprising new elections in their own country. Macron's “high-risk game” is not only causing head-scratching in Paris.
By Claire Stam
In an interview conducted by János Allenbach-Ammann, Valdis Dombrovskis warns of the growing market share of Chinese EV manufacturers. The Trade Commissioner and Vice-President of the European Commission also calls on Germany to make more public investments.
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EPP lead candidate Ursula von der Leyen has won the European elections by a large margin. Now she wants to talk to the Socialists and Liberals first. However, she is hinting that she would also like to involve the Greens at a later date.
By Markus Grabitz
Germany sends a total of 96 deputies to the European Parliament. Most of them from the CDU/CSU. All names can be found here.
By Redaktion Table
The European election night was not pleasant for the traffic light coalition. The coalition partners are struggling almost across the board. The results are likely to impact the upcoming budget negotiations.
By Stefan Braun
Bulgaria held its sixth parliamentary election in three years on Sunday. According to initial forecasts, the conservative GERB party has won the election.
By Redaktion Table
