Lange: ‘It is important that we do • Table.Briefings

Chairman of the Conference of Committee Chairs Bernd Lange in conversation with Parliament President Roberta Metsola on September 11, 2024

In an interview with Table.Briefings, Bernd Lange, head of the Trade Committee, calls for the Commission to involve Parliament more closely, even in exceptional situations. Furthermore, the EU must not fall into protectionism under the pretext of economic security.

The President of the Trade Committee in the European Parliament, Bernd Lange (SPD), warns the new EU Commission against isolationism and protectionism. At the same time, he calls for Parliament to have a greater say in international agreements and emergency procedures in crises.

Lange: ‘It is important that we do not become as protectionist as others’

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