Tag: European policy
Why Meloni is coming under pressure because of increasing migration
Brussels, Rome After the rush of electoral success, coming face to face with the reality of governing is an unpleasant experience for many politicians. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s displeasure…
Refugee record on Italian island – Meloni threatens the navy
The haste with which EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen accepted Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s invitation to Lampedusa makes the seriousness of the situation clear. Thousands of migrants…
Refugee record on Italian island – Meloni threatens the navy
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited the initial reception center for migrants on Lampedusa with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The two politicians arrived on the small Italian…
Refugee record on Italian island – Meloni threatens the navy
Migrants Since the beginning of the year, more migrants have come to Italy by sea than in the whole of 2022. (Photo: REUTERS) EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
Le Maire calls on Berlin to adopt a common growth strategy for Europe
Bruno Le Maire France’s finance and economics minister is calling for a balance between budget consolidation and investment in growth. (Photo: IMAGO/MAXPPP) Paris France’s Finance and Economics Minister Bruno Le…
Le Maire calls on Berlin to adopt a common growth strategy for Europe
Bruno Le Maire France’s finance and economics minister is calling for a balance between budget consolidation and investment in growth. (Photo: IMAGO/MAXPPP) Paris France’s Finance and Economics Minister Bruno Le…
Le Maire calls on Berlin to adopt a common growth strategy for Europe
Bruno Le Maire France’s finance and economics minister is calling for a balance between budget consolidation and investment in growth. (Photo: IMAGO/MAXPPP) Paris France’s Finance and Economics Minister Bruno Le…
EU launches investigation into subsidies
Ursula von der Leyen The EU Commission President wants to investigate whether Europe should exclude Chinese electric vehicles from the market. (Photo: Reuters) Strasbourg The EU wants to take action…
“I fear a social emergency”
Paolo Gentiloni In order to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, “joint European investment projects” are necessary in addition to national aid, says the EU Commissioner. (Photo: Bloomberg) Brussels The EU Economic Commissioner…
Germany is at the bottom of the list in terms of growth among the large EU nations
Port in Hamburg Subdued foreign demand is weighing on the German economy. (Photo: dpa) Brussels The economy in Europe continues to weaken and Germany is even threatened with a recession.…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Comparison of heating shares While the installation of heat pumps is currently the subject of heated debate in Germany, the energy mix here and throughout Europe is very diverse. (Photo:…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Dusseldorf It seems bizarre: while millions of people in Europe have to cope with summer heat and droughts, governments are already concerned about the energy supply in the coming winter.…
EU Vice Timmermans wants to become Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Frans Timmermans Timmermans is considered the preferred candidate of the Social Democratic Party and the Green Party Groenlinks. (Photo: AP) Brussels Frans Timmermans, one of the best-known EU commissioners, is…
EU Vice Timmermans wants to become Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Frans Timmermans Timmermans is considered the preferred candidate of the Social Democratic Party and the Green Party Groenlinks. (Photo: AP) Amsterdam EU Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans wants to stand as…
EU Deputy Timmermans wants to become Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Frans Timmermans Timmermans is considered the preferred candidate of the Social Democratic Party and the Green Party Groenlinks. (Photo: AP) Amsterdam EU Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans wants to stand as…
Vestager’s chief economist resigns after Macron intervention
Fiona Scott Morton The professor has advised large tech companies in the past. (Photo: wikimedia) Brussels In the end the pressure was too great. The designated chief economist of the…
Europe and Latin America want to establish a new economic relationship
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, EU Council President Charles Michel, Brazil’s President Lula da Silva and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (from left) In Latin America, the EU…
EU Parliament votes in favor of controversial nature conservation law
EPP boss Manfred Weber The head of the European People’s Party (EPP) had been stirring up sentiment against the nature conservation law for months because, in his view, it unilaterally…
Blackbird, woodpecker, Rhine, Seine? ECB selects themes for new euro bills
Christine Lagarde The President of the ECB signs a 20 euro note. (Photo: Bloomberg) Frankfurt The European Central Bank (ECB) has selected seven possible themes for the new euro notes.…
The EU’s Mercosur agreement is in danger of collapsing
Ursula von der Leyen and Lula in Brazil According to Brussels, the Mercosur agreement should not be completed in the summer. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels, Berlin The Mercosur agreement could create…