German coalition deal backs EU’s 90 percent climate target — with caveats
The incoming government wants the EU to let countries count emissions cuts paid for abroad toward domestic climate goals.
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Von der Leyen expresses timid support for Eurostack tech sovereignty project
German MEP Tiemo Wölken called von der Leyen’s comments an important signal, but not everyone is convinced.
EU delays 2040 climate target release until ‘before summer’
“Clearly we need a bit more time,” says Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra.
EPP charts centrist path to dilute EU CO2 tariff
The EPP has two options to get their reforms through the Parliament – with its traditional centrist partners, or in collaboration with an EU-sceptic far-right alliance.
MEPs reject smoking ban plan
The vote is symbolic but lawmakers still couldn’t come to an agreement.
MEPs spring a surprise by rejecting smoke-free environments resolution
The political quagmire that led to the resolution’s rejection is a win for the tobacco and vaping industries.
Incoming environment commissioner likely to face tough MEP questions on chemical rules revision
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has asked Environment Commissioner-designate Jessika Roswall to overhaul the EU’s landmark REACH regulation, a move likely to expose her to a major grilling from the European Parliament’s Environment …
L’exception Metsola : la présidente du Parlement européen et son mari lobbyiste
Les nouvelles règles de l’hémicycle sur les conflits d’intérêts ne s’appliquent pas à sa plus puissante membre.
The Metsola exception: The European Parliament president and her lobbyist husband
The chamber’s new conflict-of-interest rules don’t apply to its most powerful member.
MEP Tiemo Wölken prioritises fair access to medicines
Dreaming of a third Parliamentary mandate, Tiemo Wölken, 12th on the list of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), reflects on his tenure in the European Parliament in an interview with Euractiv.
MEPs to watch in the next EU Parliament (if they get elected)
POLITICO’s guide to key European lawmakers to pay attention to in the run-up to EU election June 6-9.
Pharma Package adopted at first reading with landslide vote, but what next?
After the European Parliament adopted the Pharma Package by a landslide vote at first reading on Wednesday (10 April), it is now at the mercy of the Council and the next Commission – assuming there is a new one in the next six months – and a new Parlia…
EU Parliament’s compromise on pharma revision ‘a mixed bag’, says health organisation
For health organisations, the EU Parliament’s public health committee’s (ENVI) agreed compromise on the revision of the EUs pharmaceutical legislation could go further.
Press release – EU protection against strategic lawsuits: press conference on Tuesday at 15.00
Lead MEP Tiemo Wölken (S&D, DE) will brief journalists following the final plenary vote on new rules protecting journalists and activists from abusive lawsuits against public participation.Committee on Legal Affairs Source : © European Union, 2024 – EP
Campaigners sound conflict of interest alarm over MEP couple, missing pharma report
The romantic relationship between Pernille Weiss and Christian Ehler has raised questions about why an independent study was taken offline.
EU’s wannabe climate chiefs made to sweat as MEPs play tug-of-war
Wopke Hoekstra and Maroš Šefčovič will have to answer more questions to win the Parliament’s approval.
High stakes as EU anti-SLAPP directive enters final negotiations
The EU directive to protect journalists and rights watchdogs from abusive litigation entered inter-institutional negotiations on Wednesday (12 July) with key provisions remaining in the balance, after the European Parliament voted to approve the text w…