EPP’s flirtation with far right in Parliament sparks EU budget fiasco – POLITICO

EPP’s flirtation with far right in Parliament sparks EU budget fiasco – POLITICO

“My colleagues felt betrayed because the EPP did not respect the deal and they voted together with the Patriots [on] several amendments,” Negrescu said. “[That] is a problem because you see rapporteurs from EPP or shadow [rapporteurs] incapable of keeping the unity” of the group. After the EPP pulled its move, S&D, Renew and the … Read more

Ursula von der Leyen’s EU Commission sausage fest – POLITICO

Ursula von der Leyen’s EU Commission sausage fest – POLITICO

That’s compared to just five women (including von der Leyen herself) — or six if you include Spain’s expected pick Teresa Ribera, who is yet to be officially nominated. Two moves Thursday tipped the scales further, as Romania confirmed it would nominate Victor Negrescu, then Luxembourg put forward Christophe Hansen for the plum role. If Denmark and Italy … Read more