CDU politician Pieper foregoes top job in Brussels
Is there nepotism in Ursula von der Leyen’s EU Commission? A majority in the EU Parliament had this suspicion. Now the person concerned draws conclusions. The German CDU politician Markus Pieper is giving up his position as the EU Commission’s representative for small and medium-sized companies after severe criticism of his appointment. This was announced […]
Which party represents your views?
The European Parliament will be elected in Germany on June 9, 2024. The Wahl-O-Mat helps you decide for a party. For the first time, over a million young people aged 16 and over will be able to have a say in the 2024 European elections. Anyone wondering which party best represents their own views can […]
Belgium is investigating Russian attempts to influence the European elections
Infiltration in Brussels? According to the Belgian Prime Minister, Russia is trying to get pro-Russian candidates into parliament in the upcoming European elections. According to information from Belgian secret services, Russian-controlled networks are trying to help pro-Russian candidates achieve success in the upcoming European elections. “Belgian intelligence services have confirmed the existence of pro-Russian interference […]
EU Parliament accuses Ursula von der Leyen of nepotism
Is there nepotism in Ursula von der Leyen’s EU Commission? A majority in the EU Parliament has this suspicion. The European Parliament has called on Ursula von der Leyen’s EU Commission to reverse the appointment of German CDU politician Markus Pieper as the EU Commission’s representative for small and medium-sized companies. A motion written by […]
Von der Leyen is accused of nepotism
Is there nepotism in Ursula von der Leyen’s EU Commission? A majority in the EU Parliament suspects this and has now pushed through an explosive proposal. The European Parliament has called on Ursula von der Leyen’s EU Commission to reverse the appointment of German CDU politician Markus Pieper as the EU Commission’s representative for small […]
EU agrees on asylum reform – this is how the press in Europe reacts
European press reviews “No one likes the controversial asylum reform” Updated on April 11, 2024 – 11:49 a.m. Reading time: 3 min. Europe: After years of discussion, the reform of European asylum law has been finalized. (Source: reuters) After years of discussion, the reform of European asylum law has been finalized. This is how the […]
Stricter EU asylum rules: exchange of blows in the European Parliament
The EU Parliament votes on stricter asylum rules. The previous debate was heated. The outcome is still unclear. The European Parliament has controversially discussed the planned tightening of European asylum rules. Leading European MPs admitted deficiencies in the legislative package on Wednesday before the crucial plenary vote in Brussels. However, a better compromise was not […]
EU Parliament votes for stricter rules
For years, asylum reform was the bone of contention in the EU. Now the vote in the European Parliament became another nail-biter. Easier deportations and more border protection: After years of discussions, members of the European Parliament in Brussels voted to tighten EU asylum law. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) then announced that she […]
EU Parliament votes for asylum reform: What will change?
The EU Parliament has cleared the way for stricter rules in asylum law. What does this mean for migration to Germany? There has been a dispute over European asylum law for years – now the EU Parliament has voted for the controversial reform. In particular, there are plans to deal much more harshly with people […]
EU Parliament: Controversial migration reform passed
The EU Parliament has voted for the controversial asylum reform. After years of discussions, MPs in Brussels on Wednesday cleared the way for a previously negotiated compromise that is intended to significantly tighten the current rules for migration to the European Union. EU Interior Commissioner Ylva Johansson wrote in the online service Parliament President Roberta […]
