Bigger threats, messier politics: How things now change for von der Leyen
Thursday’s no-confidence vote marks the start of a tougher era in the European Commission president’s dealings with opposition groups.
René Repasi
Socialists to back von der Leyen in no-confidence vote after she backs down on EU budget
European Commission president expected to easily survive ― but she has made two major concessions.
13 things we learned from von der Leyen’s EU no-confidence debate
From “Pfizergate” and the crumbling centrist coalition to splits on the right, there was plenty to be curious about in the European Parliament.
Von der Leyen’s huge gamble puts her biggest policies at risk
The Common Agricultural Policy reform, new rules for deportations and revised environmental standards could all be hit by a recent decision to pull the greenwashing law.
EU tech chiefs say they don’t target US tech
The European Commission pushes back on US criticism of its Digital Markets Act that targets Big Tech.
‘We’re in danger,’ NGOs say as German conservatives join far-right crackdown on civil society
New German investigation of NGO funding signals rightward power shift in European politics.
De reine à impératrice : dans les coulisses de la prise de pouvoir d’Ursula von der Leyen
Après avoir dévoilé sa nouvelle équipe, la présidente de la Commission européenne est plus influente que jamais.
From queen to empress: Ursula von der Leyen’s power grab
After unveiling her new team, the European Commission president holds more power than ever.
European Parliament’s scheduling fiasco risks delaying commissioner hearings
It’s highly unlikely Ursula von der Leyen’s team will be able to start in November.
Socialists fear a lack of influence in von der Leyen’s Commission
Either more commissioner posts, more powerful portfolios, or ironclad commitments will be needed to cement Socialist support for von der Leyen’s Commission, key figures warn.
EU Parliament ratifies Right to Repair Directive
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted in favour of the Right to Repair Directive on Tuesday (23 April), aimed at improving consumer access to repair services in order to reduce waste.
EU agrees new law granting consumers a ‘right to repair’ products
European consumers will have the right to have common household appliances, including mobile phones, repaired, while EU countries will have to produce schemes to boost repair rates according to a new law adopted on Friday (2 February).
Vestager is back — with little to lose
Commission’s antitrust chief falls short of European Investment Bank presidency.
EU Parliament adopts Right to Repair law with broad support
The European Parliament endorsed a beefed-up ‘right to repair’ law with a large majority on Tuesday (21 November), setting its position before negotiations with the Council representing the 27 EU countries.
Press release – Right to repair: press conference with lead MEP
On Tuesday at 14.30, rapporteur René Repasi will brief journalists on the outcome of the plenary vote on the right to repair.Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Source : © European Union, 2023 – EP
Leading parliamentary committee adopts Right to Repair directive
A leading committee of the European Parliament adopted on Wednesday (25 October) its version of the Right to Repair directive, including bicycles in its scope, as well as other options to help consumers with a defective product.
How a German politician’s lawsuit may change the EU for good
An individual lawsuit filed by German lawmaker René Repasi against the European Commission over the EU finance taxonomy could result in the right to sue for every EU lawmaker, and possibly shake the European Union’s legal framework to its core.