How to watch the commissioner hearings like a pro – POLITICO
Reaching a two-thirds majority could be complicated: In many committees, reaching two-thirds will require votes in favor from Greens, Socialists and Democrats (S&D), the liberals of Renew Europe, the center-right European People’s Party (EPP) and the right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR). If the lawmakers cannot reach a two-thirds majority to approve or reject a […]
How to speak von der Leyen – POLITICO
Spoiler alert: There was more to von der Leyen’s announcement than met the, er, ear. Here’s our handy guide to what the Commission chief actually meant — and the bits she didn’t say out loud. Don’t say: Green.Do say: Clean. Don’t say: Stovepipes.Do say: Holistic clusters. Don’t say: Kids.Do say: Intergenerational fairness. Don’t say: Commissioner I made a deal with.Do say: Executive vice […]