Matthias Ecke, the Saxon MEP who was beaten until hospitalized while putting up election posters, has received cross-party solidarity. Parliament President Roberta Metsola wrote on X: “Horrified by the vicious attack. My full support and solidarity. Those responsible must be brought to justice. Matthias, the European Parliament stands by your side.”Ecke was attacked on Friday […]
Due to persistent market disturbances in agriculture and fisheries, the Commission is once again extending certain aid instruments in Germany. This concerns the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF), which expires at the end of June. Parts of it will now apply until the end of December.The extension relates to the production of agricultural products […]
“Our Europe can die!” – French President Emmanuel Macron onceagain put it this drastically in his recent speech at the Sorbonne. In fact, the turning point – and this is important in order to understand the historical significance of current developments – means a profound crisis of order for Europe, which, in Macron’s words, implies a […]
The names of the 720 members of the new European Parliament will not be finalized until two or three days after the last polling stations in the EU close on the evening of June 9. The exciting phase of group formation will then begin. Will new political groups be formed – possibly through mergers? What […]
Ursula von der Leyen, the lead candidate of the Christian Democratic party family, defended the EPP election program against criticism in the asylum chapter at the Maastricht Debate 2024 in the run-up to the European elections. “I reject the insinuation that the EPP supports the Rwanda model.” The EU is not the United Kingdom, she […]
Apple Inc’s iPad has been added to Big Tech’s list of products and services affected by tough new EU rules aimed at stopping abuse of competition before it takes hold. This gives Apple six months to ensure its tablet ecosystem complies with a series of preventative measures under the DMA.The company’s iOS mobile operating system, […]
The German economy has high hopes for the free trade agreement between the EU and New Zealand, which comes into force on May 1. “For the internationally closely networked German economy, the new EU-New Zealand trade agreement is a ray of hope in an increasingly difficult foreign trade environment,” said Volker Treier, Head of Foreign […]
It had long been clear that she would enter the ring herself. Nevertheless, Giorgia Meloni’s announcement of her candidacy for the European elections at the beginning of June was still a cause of surprise even in Italy. “Just write Giorgia on the ballot paper,” she said at a meeting of her Fratelli d’Italia party in […]
In 22 member states, the lists for the European elections do not necessarily have to be drawn up according to democratic principles. Only in five member states do party candidates have to be democratically elected in delegate or party assemblies. The rules for drawing up party candidate lists for the European elections differ from member […]
Six weeks from yesterday, Thursday, the first polling stations will open in the Netherlands. And things are slowly getting serious in the European election campaign. The last plenary week of the European Parliament in this election period is coming to an end, the leading candidates of the European parties will meet next Monday in Maastricht […]