Tag: EU commission
Ursula von der Leyen: The fake candidate – opinion
The European People’s Party, or EPP for short, currently forms the backbone of the European Union. The Christian Democratic-Conservative party family makes up almost half of the heads of state…
War in the Middle East: A sea bridge against hunger in the Gaza Strip – Politics
Now things have to go very quickly. For weeks and months, the United Nations, the USA and Germany had been calling on Israel with increasingly impatient words to allow more…
EPP nominates von der Leyen as candidate for second term – Politics
The European People’s Party (EPP) nominated Ursula von der Leyen as its top candidate for the European elections at its congress in Bucharest. This means that the German is also…
iPhone manufacturer: This is behind the 1.8 billion euro fine against Apple – Economy
A few months before she is due to vacate her office, Europe’s top antitrust watchdog is going into battle again. EU Commission Vice President Margrethe Vestager announced on Monday a…
Poland: EU Commission approves release of 137 billion euros
As of: February 29, 2024 3:19 p.m The EU Commission froze 137 billion euros in the dispute over the rule of law in Poland. Because the new government in Warsaw…
EU: And suddenly the combustion engine discussion is back
Or was she never really gone? If you listen to Transport Minister Wissing and Mercedes boss Källenius, it certainly seems as if the end of petrol and diesel engines, scheduled…
The EU Commission is pushing ahead with the expansion of digital networks
As of: February 21, 2024 4:35 p.m Whether on a laptop or cell phone: There should be stable internet connections throughout Europe. That is the aim of the EU Commission.…
How von der Leyen deals with industry – economics
The lobby of the energy-intensive industry is demanding: Give us more money and lower the requirements, or we will be gone and leave you unemployed. Ursula von der Leyen shouldn’t…
EU: Why industry is putting Europe under pressure – Economy
The head of the world’s largest chemical company begins with a warning that could hardly be clearer. Europe’s basic materials industry is struggling with historical challenges, says BASF CEO Martin…
Von der Leyen and Merz: The new duo works – for now – opinion
Not long ago, Ursula von der Leyen and Friedrich Merz viewed each other with suspicion. But now it’s over, out of pragmatism. It’s always amazing who can come together in…