The European Parliament is planning to vote on a an amendment to rescind Markus Pieper’ s appointment on Thursday | European Parliament 99 problems The so-called “Piepergate” affair adds to a growing list of potential problems for von der Leyen as she seeks a second term. It comes just days after POLITICO revealed that the … Read more
All the participants appeared to agree on what needs to change to boost EU competitiveness, from lowering energy prices to reducing regulatory burdens, but divisions emerged when talking about public money. “They made clear that a lot of discussions would be needed in the months to come,” the Draghi aide said, adding that Draghi called … Read more
Slower growth comes on the back of households counting the pennies as they are confronted with higher borrowing rates and decreasing state help to cover energy costs, which shot up after Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago. “After a bruising 2023, the European economy has emerged a little weaker than expected, although the rebound should … Read more
