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Why the right to repair keeps getting postponed

The EU Commission originally planned to present the draft on sustainable consumption of goods in July 2022. Now it is to come just under a year later. Members of Parliament and consumer advocates are concerned that implementation will be delayed – possibly even beyond the current legislative period.

By Leonie Düngefeld

(230103) -- CHANGSHA, Jan. 3, 2023 () -- Rural doctor Hou Luobo treats a villager door to door in Youxian County, centra

New fiscal rules debt and growth sustainability

The EU Commission has presented its proposal on the reformed Stability and Growth Pact. The member states must discuss it and agree on the changes and improvements to the fiscal framework. They should not miss the opportunity to reach a good result.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Wieland: 'Cancel pension of corrupt deputies'

The Vice President of the European Parliament, Rainer Wieland, wants to cancel the pension rights of corrupt MEPs in the future. In view of the scandal surrounding MEP Eva Kaili, he calls for further measures for more transparency – including transparency of the Commission.

By Markus Grabitz

Von der Leyen leaves representations unfilled

The management of the EU Commission's regional office in Munich has been vacant since September 2020, while the Bonn office has been managed provisionally from Berlin since September 2021. Why is the Commission President still undecided?

By Markus Grabitz