Following the conclusion of the hearings process, Parliament approved the new Commissioners, presented to plenary by Commission President-elect von der Leyen. In a roll call vote, MEPs approved the new College of Commissioners with 461 votes in favor, 157 against and 89 abstentions. During her opening statement, European Commission President-elect Ursula
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EU Budget 2020 Approved
EU Budget 2020: investing more in climate, jobs and the youth in focus Over €500 million more dedicated to climate action Support for the young: boosting Erasmus and the fight against youth unemployment Last annual budget of current financial framework 2014-2020 For next year’s EU budget, MEPs have secured better support
European Parliament: the EU Electoral Law
the EU Electoral Law he European Parliament did not always enjoy the powers and democratic legitimacy it does now. This is clear from a quick glance at how Parliament has evolved. Starting life as an Assembly – a name reminiscent of institutions linked to international diplomacy – with members simply appointed
EU Package of measures for sustainable finance and benchmarks
EU Package of measures for sustainable finance and benchmarks EU Package of measures for sustainable finance and benchmarks Low-Carbon Benchmarks Positive-Carbon-Impact Benchmarks Back in 2018, the European Commission presented a package of measures on the financing of sustainable growth. The package includes three proposals aimed at
Madrid is banning high-polluting vehicles
EU trade and globalization policies
he European Community was founded on the belief that economic integration leads to peace and economic prosperity. Trade is therefore a fundamental part of the identity of the European Union today. Given the success of the internal market in fostering the longest period of European peace in modern history, the
Europe is adapting to new digital realities
igital technologies have changed the way we live and transformed the world around us at unprecedented speed. They have affected all important aspects of life, both at work and at home, and have influenced almost everything from human relations to the economy, to the extent that access to the internet
10 EU issues to watch in 2019
he annual publication offers up-to-date insight from policy analysts in the European Parliamentary Research Service on ten key issues and policy areas that are likely to feature prominently on the political agenda of the European Union (EU) in 2019. Each of the ten contributors presents the state of play on
Romanian Presidency 2019 EU Priorities
omania took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During its Presidency, Romania will be representing the Council of the European Union throughout its dialogue with the other European institutions, especially with the European Commission and the European Parliament, while also working in close contact with the
Who is who in the EU
EU has members in at least four major treaty groups, each of which governs a different aspect of the region’s infrastructure. On the following infographic, you may see the break down each group: The European Union - EU The EU is governed according to a supranational parliamentary system, with representatives elected by
Trade War: EU reacts to US steel and aluminium tariffs
What is GDPR? – A Modern Data Protection Law Explained
imed at strengthening citizens’ rights uniformly while reducing burdens for companies and public entities, the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies fully as of 25 May 2018. The long-awaited (and often feared) law is part of a reform package adopted in 2016 to foster trust in a digital age.