Slovenia’s Commission pick ‘unacceptable’ for EPP MEP | Radio Schuman
Opposition efforts to delay formal adoption of Slovenia’s Marta Kos as Commission nominee could impede the timing on the formation of the next EU executive. But the head of the….
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Slovenia’s political whirlwind threatens to delay Brussels plans by weeks
The selection of Marta Kos could create a headache for Ursula von der Leyen, highlighting the many different, sometimes controversial ways in which the EU’s 27 members make their Brussels….
Europe to see 168% increase in data centre investment as European Commission awaits energy reports
London, Paris and Frankfurt are Europe’s data centre hubs. But energy-intensive data centres are causing concern for the EU. ADVERTISEMENT As Europe’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions grow, so does the….
Juncker and EU former colleagues heap praise on Michel Barnier as he gets the French PM nod
While he has receded from political life in recent years, the new French premier earned plenty of respect in Brussels as lead Brexit negotiator. ADVERTISEMENT Two months after the snap….
AI needs no more rules, says EU Commission tech chief
Roberto Viola discusses Europe’s technological edge and future challenges. ADVERTISEMENT The European Union doesn’t need additional AI regulations, according to Roberto Viola, Director General of DG CONNECT, the European Commission’s….
Too few women in public life correlates to gender-based violence, says Romania’s pick for Commission
Romania changed its choice for Commissioner in response to calls by von der Leyen for gender parity in the next cabinet. Bucharest is vying for an economic portfolio and has….
Vestager denounces EU capitals’ ‘lack of efforts’ in nominating women Commissioners
The European Union needs to “show boys and girls” that leadership means men and women “leading together,” Vestager said. ADVERTISEMENT Outgoing European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has denounced EU governments for….
China holds off on EU brandy tariffs as subsidy spat drags on
Beijing moves to de-escalate trade tensions after the EU imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. ADVERTISEMENT China’s commerce ministry announced on Thursday that it will not be imposing provisional duties….
Why is nominating EU Commissioners proving so difficult? | Radio Schuman
The deadline for nominating EU Commissioners is this Friday, but not all countries have yet offered names. ADVERTISEMENT There’s only one day left for the 27 EU countries to submit….
Commission mandarin flags convergence of digital with industry
The growing applications of innovative tech pose a challenge for Brussels, an official’s new book claims ADVERTISEMENT A convergence of digital with industry and green issues sets a poser for….