The Socialists have signaled it is imperative to secure the safe passage of their clutch of commissioners, above all Spain’s pick, Teresa Ribera, who will be in charge of climate and competition policy. That makes it less likely that they will pick a fight with the center-right EPP, which has claimed the lion’s share of … Read more
“Renaissance is supporting a largely right-wing government whose survival depends on good will of National Rally,” Canfin said. He said he would remain as part of the party’s group in the European Parliament. Canfin was one of the few Renaissance officials who publicly urged Macron to work with the pan-left New Popular Front coalition to … Read more
This article is part of the Brussels Survival Guide. There’s plenty to pay attention to in the new cohort entering the European Parliament — including, of course, the people. See below our guide on key figures across the policy palette. Céline Imart AGRICULTURAL DISRUPTOR European People’s Party, France A cereal farmer from Occitania in France, she … Read more
Spain’s People’s Party is the second-largest member of the EPP after Germany’s Christian Democrats, giving it a strong voice in the party’s personnel choices. French President Emmanuel Macron, who backed von der Leyen for her first term, ignited speculation about an alternative candidate for the Commission’s top post after his camp signaled its support for Draghi. The former ECB president … Read more
