The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs confirmed the Commissioner-designate for Financial Markets Maria Luís Albuquerque (EPP). During the hearing, the Portuguese Commissioner emphasized the importance of banking stability, a more integrated capital market, and a simpler framework for sustainable finance.
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Apostolos Tzitzikostas wants to promote greater competitiveness and sustainability as Transport Commissioner. At the hearing in front of MEPs, he made clear that the end of the combustion engine is here to stay: "We cannot let up here."
By Markus Grabitz
The Commissioner-designate for Trade secured the support of Parliament with a confident appearance. In the coming years, he intends to defend the interests of the European economy, in particular through the use of trade defense instruments.
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The EU Commission has launched an investigation into Chinese imports. The investigation concerns the food supplement choline chloride, which is used in pig and poultry feed.
By Manuel Liu
Ursula von der Leyen has assigned the previous lightweight dossier of international partnerships to the Czech Minister for Industry and Trade. Prague is only partially satisfied with von der Leyen's decision. However, the designated Commissioner sees things differently. Above all, he is now to give the BRI competition Global Gateway more momentum.
By Redaktion Table
Irishman Michael McGrath is to take over the Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law portfolio in the new Commission. He has experience in government and can also find compromises. However, he has no experience in justice and consumer protection.
By Redaktion Table
EU-China expert Abigaël Vasselier sees Germany's vote against the countervailing duties on Chinese EVs as a clear signal to China that Olaf Scholz's government is susceptible to pressure and threats.
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Dan Jørgensen is to become Energy Commissioner. The Dane has experience in the field, but above all he is good at selling ideas and mediating between positions. However, he does have one weak point.
By Redaktion Table
Austrian Finance Minister Magnus Brunner is to take over the explosive migration dossier in the new Commission. The popular ÖVP politician has so far not stood out for his striking positions but is considered to be compromise-oriented.
By Silke Wettach
The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and the Committee on the Environment will have a particularly large say in the hearings of the new Commissioners, if the chairman of the Conference of Committee Chairs has his way.
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