After the vote, the S&D group called on the Commission to withdraw its proposal, expressing “deep disappointment” for what it considers a “significant step backwards for the EU’s environmental commitments.”
The three forces of the ‘Ursula majority’, Populars, Socialists and Liberals, have opted to postpone “until further notice” the evaluation of the six vice-presidents in charge, including the Minister for European Affairs, Raffaele Fitto, pending mediation from the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
The Ministry of Labor and Social Policy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with UNFPA and UN Women, organized the event “Men Against Violence” to highlight the role of men as allies in the fight against gender-based violence and gender inequality. The event emphasized the need for men’s engagement in breaking stereotypes and promoting gender equality, with the support of the European Union and UN agencies addressing issues of discrimination and violence against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The political groups in the European Parliament have reached a stalemate over the approval of the nominated vice-presidential candidates. The socialist S&D points the finger at the Christian democratic EPP, but they return the ball.
Energy-climate plans are intended to inform the commission, in particular, about how the individual states intend to contribute to the union’s goals in the area of renewable resources and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Postponement of validity by one year was proposed by the European Commission after criticism from companies and some member states. The Czech Republic also requested the postponement.