Rebuilding Europe

Von der Leyen defends the post of head of the European Commission: Support from the Czech Republic is lukewarm

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Von der Leyen defends the post of head of the European Commission: Support from the Czech Republic is lukewarm

MEPs voted on whether the current head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will remain in office after 1 p.m. The German politician received 401 votes, announced the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsolaová. The European Parliament has 720 members, so von der Leyen needed at least 361 votes. 284 voted against … Read more

Martin Hlaváček: Babiš’s MEP is trying to destroy the EU agreement with Ukraine

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Martin Hlaváček: Babiš’s MEP is trying to destroy the EU agreement with Ukraine

Server Politico wrote that if Hlaváček gets enough support, it can complicate or stop the whole process. The current rules expire on June 5, shortly before the European Parliament elections. “If the changes pass, there will be no agreement on trade liberalization with Ukraine until the end of the mandate (of this European Parliament) and … Read more