Candidate-European Commissioner Fitto is not acceptable to everyone

Candidate-European Commissioner Fitto is not acceptable to everyone

BRUSSELS (ANP) – Several Members of the European Parliament, including the Dutch Raquel García Hermida (D66, Renew), have strongly criticized the far-right Italian candidate for European Commissioner Raffaele Fitto. They consider Fitto unsuitable for the role of Vice-President of the new European Commission. This became clear during the European Parliament hearing.

European leaders want a more effective EU

European leaders want a more effective EU

BUDAPEST (ANP) – Many EU leaders believe that the European Union must be more effective. The EU must gain more influence and “we understand that we need to be more in control of our destiny,” said European Council President Charles Michel after the dinner with the government leaders in Budapest.

No decision EU leaders funding more competitiveness

No decision EU leaders funding more competitiveness

BUDAPEST (ANP) – All EU leaders find it necessary for Europe to increase its competitiveness. However, opinions on how the considerable investments needed for this should be financed are too divided among the 27 EU member states. This became clear after the informal summit of EU leaders in Budapest.