Ursula von der Leyen has not made things easy for her party family over the past four years – the CDU politician sometimes had more friends among the Greens than in her own camp. In her State of the European Union speech, however, the Commission President tried to balm the wounds.She paid tribute to “our […]
What will be the focus of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s “State of the European Union” speech on Wednesday? There is a lot of speculation about that at the moment. One thing is certain: While the climate mission of the Green Deal is practically complete, the issues of agriculture and biodiversity are not only […]
After a G20 summit, much like after a European Council meeting in Brussels, every participant tends to boast about their own successes and portray themselves as victors to their domestic audience. Chancellor Olaf Scholz was no exception at the meeting in New Delhi. He emphasized that the summit’s concluding statement is “a clear commitment that […]
Today, the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union plans to introduce a new compromise proposal for the Euro 7 emissions standard. Member states discussed the compromise proposal from July in the Council’s working group last Friday, and they provided feedback, which Spain will now incorporate into a new document.The German government initially […]
This Friday, Margrethe Vestager will make an appearance in Berlin. Not, as usual, as Vice-President of the EU Commission, where she has just resigned until further notice. But as a candidate: Vestager is seeking the support of the German government for her bid to become President of the European Investment Bank (EIB).Her fiercest rival, Nadia […]
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Only 18 days until the election of the new Bundestag. The poll ratings of the incumbent chancellor’s party are very low, and on his way to Paris, campaigner Armin Laschet is hearing barely concealed criticism from his own ranks and mockery from Bavaria. Laschet wanted to talk to French President Emmanuel Macron about his plans […]
For the first time in five years, the Conference of Minister Presidents is taking place in Brussels today and tomorrow. The 16 heads of government of the German states will meet with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as well as several Commissioners. A lunch with the Permanent Representative, Michael Clauß, is also planned for […]
The liberal Renew Europe Parliamentary group is currently meeting in Vienna: The meeting of the Members of Parliament after the summer break also marks the start of the upcoming election campaign – as is well known, the European Parliament will be re-elected at the beginning of June 2024. The liberals will make it clear who […]
The State of the Union Address (SOTEU) was introduced by the Lisbon Treaty. José Manuel Barroso delivered the first SOTEU in 2010. His successor as Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, will deliver her fourth address on September 13. The speech marks the rentrée into EU politics after the summer break. In the days leading […]