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EIB: Vestager and Calviño compete to succeed Hoyer

The search for a successor to the president of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Werner Hoyer, is entering its final phase. Five people are in the race, but only two candidates have a good chance: Margrethe Vestager from Denmark and Nadia Calviño from Spain. This would be the first time in its more than 60-year history that the EU's house bank has had a female leader.

By Till Hoppe

BRICS summit could herald new era

The BRICS summit began in Johannesburg on Tuesday. This meeting will have a global political significance like none of the 14 previous summits. The Table.Media editorial team has compiled the most important facts and news for you.

By Redaktion Table

Maroš Šefcovic

Timmermans leaves – Šefčovič takes over

Frans Timmermans leaves the EU Commission, and veteran Maroš Šefčovič takes over responsibility for the Green Deal. At the same time, Commission President von der Leyen sends a clear message to her critics.

By Till Hoppe

Circular economy: EU moves forward with action plan

Product design, repair, reuse – in its current action plan for the circular economy, the EU takes a look at all phases in the life cycle of a product. There will be stricter requirements for almost all products in the future. An overview of the legislative projects.

By Leonie Düngefeld