The Commission admits that the EPP's criticism of some contracts with NGOs is justified. It will ensure that NGOs no longer lobby the European Parliament with EU taxpayers' money.
By Markus Grabitz
Tensions in the Von der Leyen coalition are increasing. The S D and Renew criticize the EPP for repeatedly making common cause with the conservative ECR, which they do not consider to be a pro-European force.
By Markus Grabitz
Seven MEPs from the CDU/CSU group and five MEPs from the European SPD have been appointed to the 16 working groups negotiating the coalition agreement. The talks start today and should be concluded on April 3.
By Markus Grabitz
At the EPP Congress in Valencia in April, the Christian Democratic party family wants to decide on a reform. The party is to be developed from a forum for dialog into a forum for decision-making. The leadership will also be newly elected in Valencia.
By Markus Grabitz
The latest projection by political scientist Manuel Müller on the composition of the EU Parliament shows that the S D Group is in an even worse position than in the European elections. The far-right camp, on the other hand, can once again look forward to gains, with the three groups together gaining 200 seats for the first time.
By Redaktion Table
The EPP's attempt to introduce substantive changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has failed. Parliament and the Council have agreed to merely postpone the regulations.
By Lukas Bayer
370 MEPs from the EPP, S D, Renew, ECR and Greens voted in favor of the new Commission. This gave the College 88 votes more than it needed for confirmation. No SPD MEP voted yes – in protest against EPP group leader Weber's "cuddling up" to far-right parties.
By Markus Grabitz
According to the European Commission, the amendment procedure for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) should only be a matter of postponement. However, the EPP Group is now also calling for substantive changes.
By Julia Dahm
Distrust is growing in the "Von der Leyen coalition". The pro-European groups in the European Parliament accuse EPP leader Manfred Weber of making common cause with the far right. Even EPP members fear negative consequences for the hearings of the Commissioners-designate.
By Markus Grabitz
Cyprus has nominated the independent Professor Costas Kadis for the new Commission. Von der Leyen wants to entrust him with the Fisheries and Oceans portfolio.
By Redaktion Table
