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Deforestation: EPP demands substantive changes

According to the European Commission, the amendment procedure for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) should only be a matter of postponement. However, the EPP Group is now also calling for substantive changes.

By Julia Dahm

Roswall and Lahbib: Deal secures confirmation as Commissioners

Doubts about their suitability were raised during the hearings. However, Jessika Roswall and Hadja Lahbib have now been confirmed as Commissioners for the Environment and for Gender Equality respectively. Part of the compromise was the composition of the upgraded Health Committee.

By Alex Veit

Albuquerque: Future Financial Markets Commissioner confirmed

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs confirmed the Commissioner-designate for Financial Markets Maria Luís Albuquerque (EPP). During the hearing, the Portuguese Commissioner emphasized the importance of banking stability, a more integrated capital market, and a simpler framework for sustainable finance.

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Europe must negotiate how it can stand up to Trump

"Trump will try to weaken the EU institutions", writes Max Krahé in today's Opinion. To survive the foreseeable conflicts with the future US president, Europe must become more independent of the United States. The Weimar Triangle could play a central role in this.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Russia forges closer alliances in the shadow of the US elections

Moscow is deepening its relations with countries such as North Korea, China, and the other BRICS states. Against the backdrop of shifts in power politics, it is in Europe's best interest to maintain its relationship with the USA, writes Daniela Schwarzer – regardless of who moves into the White House.

By Redaktion Table