The economic policy expert Markus Pieper (CDU) has been a Member of the European Parliament for 20 years. Now, he has been appointed as the first SME Representative of the EU Commission. In his next mandate, he will work to streamline bureaucracy for small and medium-sized enterprises.
By Markus Grabitz
Representatives of the EU and the USA met in Washington to discuss how to improve cooperation in the areas of trade and technology. The meeting served to prepare for the final meeting in Belgium in the spring.
By Corinna Visser
The European Pirate Party nominates Marcel Kolaja from the Czech Republic and Anja Hirschel from Germany as top candidates for the European elections. The digital expert succeeds Patrick Breyer.
By Corinna Visser
International organizations warn that the expansion of power grids around the world is too slow. This also jeopardizes the expansion targets for renewable energies in Europe. The IEA and IRENA call for faster approval procedures, more investment, better planning and the expansion of domestic supply chains.
By Lukas Knigge
According to an ICCT study, the gap between official and real carbon emissions from passenger cars has grown over the last four years. The new EU WLTP test procedure could therefore become less meaningful.
By Fabian Löhe
The Commission has announced the further suspension of the set-aside obligation for arable land. The regulation, according to which four percent of arable land must remain fallow, is still not to apply. There are also proposals for catch crops and legumes.
By Markus Grabitz
Several European tire manufacturers were raided on Tuesday. The EU Commission explained the raids concerned possible price fixing for replacement tires.
By Redaktion Table
In his government statement, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced his intention to expand the nuclear power network further. Nuclear energy is "French pride,” he said.
By Alina Leimbach
The European Parliament has launched an investigation into MEP Tatjana Ždanoka. The Latvian is alleged to have worked for the Russian Secret Service for almost 20 years.
By Redaktion Table
The party is alienating even like-minded politicians in Europe with its demands for re-migration and leaving the EU. While Marine Le Pen and Co. are toning down in order to come to power, the AfD is focusing on fundamental opposition.
By Till Hoppe
