Jonathan Packroff
@packroff.bsky.social
Politik & Debatte @The Pioneer 🐦@jonpackroff
My time at @euractiv.com has come to an end. For my last piece, I allowed myself to look at the inner workings of the #Brussels bubble and why it will probably never change. See first comment. Thanks to all my amazing (ex-)colleagues for two and a half fantastic years! It was a blast!
Commission’s new omnibus slashes green reporting to catch up with US
Commission’s new omnibus slashes green reporting to catch up with US
The new package of legislative proposals hopes to give European companies a competitive edge.
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Germany must act immediately to stop deindustrialisation, union urges
Germany must act immediately to stop deindustrialisation, union urges
"We can still stop the job losses that have been taking place in energy-intensive industries for three years," IG Metall deputy chief Jürgen Kerner said.
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Germany’s CDU joins race to subsidise electricity prices
Germany’s CDU joins race to subsidise electricity prices
Many economists have criticised the idea of subsidising electricity prices, arguing that efforts should instead focus on increasing electricity supply, such as building new gas-fired power plants. The post Germany’s CDU joins race to subsidise…
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As Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has invited key industry players on Thursday for a “strategic dialogue” on the future of the automotive sector, @euractiv.com takes a look at what is behind the current slump. www.euractiv.com/section/econ...
What’s behind Europe’s car industry crisis
“There is very much a crisis" in the car industry, and workers are hit the hardest, trade unions warn.
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“The car lobby has created this whole narrative that they are in crisis and that the EU is to blame for that. This is a complete fabrication,” William Todts of Transport & Environment (T&E) told me in an interview. @euractiv.com www.euractiv.com/section/econ...
What auto crisis? Carmakers are still making billions, NGO boss says
“The car lobby has created this whole narrative that they are in crisis and that the EU is to blame for that. This is a complete fabrication,” said William Todts of T&E.
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EXCLUSIVE: Competitiveness Compass to call for ‘unprecedented’ cutting of red tape
EXCLUSIVE: Competitiveness Compass to call for ‘unprecedented’ cutting of red tape
Euractiv has seen a draft of what Ursula von der Leyen has dubbed her "North Star" for the next five years – due to be published next week. The post EXCLUSIVE: Competitiveness Compass to call for ‘unprecedented’ cutting of red tape appeared first on…
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The only constituency in Germany’s national election that matters
The only constituency in Germany’s national election that matters
Germany’s SPD pits Ukraine against retirees in last-ditch campaign pitch. The post The only constituency in Germany’s national election that matters appeared first on Euractiv.
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"After decades in which the EU was mostly known for liberalising markets... the first von der Leyen Commission wanted to show that these times are finally over," writes @packroff.bsky.social in today's Economy Brief. eurac.tv/9XNX
EU's work ‘dignity’ goal might be soon over
EU institutions have been “walking on thin ice” when adopting the minimum wage directive, wrote Nicholas Emiliou, advocate-general of the CJEU.
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German Greens slammed over social security reform proposal
German Greens slammed over social security reform proposal
Over 40% of gross salaries now have to be paid in social contributions. The post German Greens slammed over social security reform proposal appeared first on Euractiv.
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„Politiker müssen es sich gefallen lassen, scharf und polemisch kritisiert zu werden. Man darf im Rahmen seiner Meinungsfreiheit selbstverst. die Repräsentanten des Staates in dem Sinne delegitimieren, dass man ihre Politik lächerlich macht und versucht, sie blosszustellen.“
Hausdurchsuchung wegen Lappalien: Juraprofessor warnt vor staatlicher Einschüchterung
Der Verfassungsrechtler Gerd Morgenthaler über Meinungsfreiheit, Hausdurchsuchungen wegen Lappalien und das neue Disziplinarrecht, das deutsche Beamte der Willkür ihrer Vorgesetzten ausliefert.
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"Overall, a Scholz comeback still looks very unlikely – but so did Scholz's victory in 2021," writes @packroff.bsky.social in today's Brief. eurac.tv/9XFJ
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EPP: Commission should present proposal on relieving car industry from fines ‘ASAP’
EPP: Commission should present proposal on relieving car industry from fines ‘ASAP’
The call comes as industry says they are "running out of time" to avoid fines for non-compliance with EU CO2 rules. The post EPP: Commission should present proposal on relieving car industry from fines ‘ASAP’ appeared first on Euractiv.
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Parliament negotiators caution against reforms conditionality for EU budget
Parliament negotiators caution against reforms conditionality for EU budget
“We don’t want farmers to have payments suspended if a government doesn’t do a pension reform,” said the Parliament's lead negotiator Siegfried Mureșan. The post Parliament negotiators caution against reforms conditionality for EU budget appeared first…
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EPP to call to ‘avoid penalties’ for carmakers but stick to 2025 CO2 targets
EPP to call to ‘avoid penalties’ for carmakers but stick to 2025 CO2 targets
Changes to CO2 rules for carmakers should "avoid legal challenges,” the draft EPP position paper says. The post EPP to call to ‘avoid penalties’ for carmakers but stick to 2025 CO2 targets appeared first on Euractiv.
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Analysts: What the EU could offer Trump to avoid new tariffs
Analysts: What the EU could offer Trump to avoid new tariffs
The EU should prepare for the "worst-case scenario" of new US tariffs, but the priority should be to prevent them, argues a new Bruegel paper.
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Pressure mounts on new Commission to set up emergency EU steel summit
Pressure mounts on new Commission to set up emergency EU steel summit
German S&D MEP Geier described the crisis of the industry as "10 minutes past midnight". The post Pressure mounts on new Commission to set up emergency EU steel summit appeared first on Euractiv.
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"Instead of further weakening global trade by replicating the protectionist policies of the US and China, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen doubled down on the need to boost it," writes @packroff.bsky.social in this week's Economy Brief. eurac.tv/9XBg
EU-Mercosur: The global alliance of herbivores starts today
Despite Macron's opposition, the EU rejects US and Chinese protectionism, opting to boost global trade instead.
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Despite Macron’s opposition, the EU rejects US and Chinese protectionism, opting to boost global trade instead. #Mercosur @euractiv.com Economy Brief: The global alliance of herbivores starts today.
EU-Mercosur: The global alliance of herbivores starts today
Despite Macron's opposition, the EU rejects US and Chinese protectionism, opting to boost global trade instead.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed on Friday (6 December) that the EU has reached a free trade agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay – the Mercosur bloc. ✍ Anna Brunetti, Thomas Moller-Nielsen and @packroff.bsky.social 🔗 eurac.tv/9XBd
Ursula von der Leyen and the EU's trade chief Maroš Šefčovič arrived in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Thursday morning (5 December), signalling a conclusion of negotiations on the EU-#Mercosur deal. @sofiamazzanaro.bsky.social reports with Thomas Moller-Nielsen
EU-Mercosur deal ‘in sight’ as von der Leyen lands in Montevideo
"We have the chance to create a market of 700 million people. The largest trade and investment partnership the world," says Ursula von der Leyen.
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Wichtige Berechnung: Wenn die Union die Senkung des Strompreises mit den CO2-Einnahmen bezahlt, bleibt für sämtliche KTF-Förderprogramme praktisch kein Geld mehr übrig.
Felix Heilmann@felixheilmann.bsky.social · 2y agoDie Finanzierung zentraler energiepolitischer Vorschläge der Union (Stromsteuersenkung, Halbierung Netzentgelte) würde ein großes Loch in den KTF reißen, wie wir für @tspbackground.bsky.social grob ausgerechnet haben. Strompreise senken ist sinnvoll, braucht aber umfassendes Finanzierungskonzept.
The final interinstitutional deal excludes all additional changes proposed by the conservative EPP, and supported by far-right groups, as the Council rejected any revisions beyond the one-year delay.
Euractiv@euractiv.com · 2y agoEU negotiators secure one-year delay to anti-deforestation rules
Scholz im Bericht aus Berlin: Ertrag Schuldenbremsenreform soll neben Verzicht auf Tilgung der Notkredite ab 2028 einen Umfang „im Bereich 5-10 Mrd.“ haben. Das scheint mir sehr wenig gegeben dass zB ab 2028 das Sondervermögen BW mit mehr als 20 Mrd Ausgaben jährlich ausläuft.
The von der Leyen II Commission officially takes office today. We will work on seven ambitious political priorities to make Europe stronger, safer and fairer. For a stronger and more united future. Es lebe Europa, vive l'Europe, long live Europe.
My response to the #omnibus proposal to re-open CSDDD, CSRD & Taxonomy: Weakening or delaying these crucial laws risks undermining the EU’s leadership on sustainable finance&corporate responsibility at a time when the urgency of tackling climate breakdown&social inequalities has never been greater
Jonathan Packroff@packroff.bsky.social · 2y agoEuropean Union industry ministers discuss simplifying EU business rules today, after re-elected European Commission President von der Leyen pledged to prioritise competitiveness during her second term. Read with Euractiv+ below ⤵️
Another important visualisation is this map via @jackschickler.bsky.social on how MEPs from member states voted - with a big France shaped hole, and notably stronger support for the Commission in the Nordics and Baltics, potentially reflecting their strive for a security & competitiveness agenda.
