It has not been possible so far for corrupt deputies to have their pension rights canceled. Rainer Wieland (CDU), one of the Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament since 2009, wants to change that and initiate a corresponding review in Parliament. Against the backdrop of the scandal surrounding MEP Eva Kaili, he calls for further measures […]
The recommendation on how to deal with China trips that had been awaited for days was announced last night. After a meeting of the EU Integrated Political Crisis Response (IPCR), it was said that EU member states are “strongly encouraged” to introduce the requirement of a negative Covid test for all travelers before departure. Amelie Richter […]
IG Metall is not very enthusiastic about the EU Commission’s proposal for the regulation of pollutants in commercial vehicles (Euro 7). In a position paper, the Commission’s approaches are described as “unsuccessful” and “well-intentioned but poorly done“, and the Commission’s proposal “lacks a view of the big picture in the commercial vehicle sector”. The IG […]
For some time now, the heads of the EU Commission’s regional offices in Germany have been vacant – in Munich for more than two years, and in Bonn since the fall of 2021. Neither one of the Commission’s 32,000 employees nor an external candidate seems sufficiently qualified for this management task. Ursula von der Leyen […]
With the start of the new year, Sweden took over the presidency of the Council of the EU, and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen immediately sent a New Year’s message to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Twitter: “Your leadership will be crucial to preserve our unity in support of Ukraine.”Sweden also took over numerous […]
The transatlantic dispute over the Inflation Reduction Act has not yet been resolved, and another conflict is already brewing: In the USA, resentment grows over the EU Commission’s decision to give itself more leeway in reviewing planned corporate mergers. The local industry also voices criticism, as you can read in my Feature.The industry is also […]
The good thing about disruptive events like the corruption scandal in the European Parliament is its aftermath: The debate about a European ethics authority is gaining momentum again, as Eric Bonse reports. Now, strict rules must be introduced for all EU institutions, according to Brussels. However, not all institutions are on the same page by […]
“They accuse everyone that talks to them or engages of corruption,” Eva Kaili, one of the vice presidents of the European Parliament, had said in a speech about Qatar just last November. Last Friday, an arrest warrant was issued against her: On suspicion of corruption and money laundering. Markus Grabitz has the reactions from Parliament. […]
To be continued: Yesterday, the EU energy ministers failed again to conclude their negotiations on the gas price cap. On Monday, there is to be a final round on the exact level of the price cap. You can read about the points on which an agreement was reached yesterday in the news section.Many member states […]