EC prepares more ammunition to block Poland’s EU funds
The European Commission’s fourth annual report on the rule of law in European Union Member States released on July 5 has criticised Poland over the chief public…
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EC claims 8 per cent staff pay rise is in reality less than 2 per cent
The European Commission was accused on June 26 of downplaying what seem to be recent wage rises of 8.3 per cent for European Union officials.
For the EC, beauty is in the eye of the big-spender
The European Commission is obviously concerned about how members look, having spent more than €2.
Brussels threatens to break up Google
Google is in the firing line after Brussels Competition Commissioner, Margrethe Vestager, on June 14 threatened to break up the global internet giant over what she…
EU agriculture chief slams boss von der Leyen over farmers’ aid delay
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been accused by one of her own top-ranking officials of dragging her feet over compensation payments to Member…
EU ethics body is ‘toothless bulldog’
Věra Jourová, the Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, has raised hackles among some MEPs after putting forward a proposal for…
EC cavalry riding to rescue Tusk?
The European Commission has ratcheted up the pressure on Poland's ruling conservatives by launching legal action over a law establishing a special commission…
Breton: EU should control important companies
Thierry Breton, the European Commissioner for Internal Market, says the European Union should buy companies that are strategically important to its economy, adding,…
EU scales back Covid vaccine purchases; contract secrecy remains
At the request of Eastern European countries, the European Commission and Pfizer have renegotiated a contract for COVID-19 vaccine doses, under which the European…
Local businesses already suffering as European Commission downgrades presence in ‘European quarter’
Businesses in the European quarter have resorted to promotional gimmicks to fill the hole left by the European Commission, which is downgrading its presence there.
Belgian justice so slow that corrupt EU officials escape scot-free
Two EU officials who engaged in agricultural subsidy fraud have escaped punishment due to the slow workings of the Belgian courts.
EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel tipped to become Bulgaria’s next prime minister
The European Commission looks set to lose a Commissioner now that Bulgaria’s biggest parliamentary group has asked Mariya Gabriel to become prime minister of her…
European Commission’s renewable energy drive contravenes Lisbon Treaty, says former official
The European Commission is violating the terms of the Lisbon Treaty through its drive for renewable energies and the green deal, claims one of the executive’s…
Brussels backs down: Commission approves restrictions on Ukrainian grain after central European spat
The European Commission said on April 19 that it will introduce restrictions on imports of Ukrainian cereals.
Is the European Commission turning into Kafka’s Castle?
In most of Europe, and for most of its existence, the European Commission has been considered a force for good.
Do EU officials really have cushy jobs?
European Union officials, and those of the European Commission in particular, reputedly have cushy jobs.
EU joint purchasing push would concentrate power in hands of EC
Joint purchasing can seem an efficient solution to many problems facing EU Member States and their citizens.
Behind closed doors: hearing on EU’s Covid vaccine procurement procedure
The European Parliament has decided to hold a hearing on the EU’s Covid vaccine procurement negotiations behind closed doors.