Sour gherkin time adieu
Summer has not been a sour gherkin time for a few years now. Those who did not think this was the case in the past, might be convinced of it in the last weeks. Not only have the news about heat/drought/climate change determined the news, but also the current and future orientation of European economic, defense and migration policy. Time and again, one name has played a major role: Ursula von der Leyen. Since it was decided that she will lead the future EU Commission, enormous hopes and expectations have been placed on her. While in recent weeks she has focused her appearances seemingly logically on all the important issues that need to be tackled at European level, much will now depend on whether she succeeds in recruiting the correspondingly proficient personnel. The European Parliament - one can assume with certainty - will pay very close attention to this.
Harald Händel
Head of Communications cep |
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The EU wants to combat disinformation more effectively, particularly via the Internet. This is based on a joint communication from the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
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| What Role is left for National Authorities within the Single Supervisory Mechanism? |
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On 30 July 2019, the German Federal Constitutional Court has decided whether the single supervisory mechanism (SSM) of the euro zone complies with the German constitution. The question of whether the ECB's banking supervision is covered by the European Treaties is especially relevant. In an Adhoc, the cep assesses a recent ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on this issue
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| Artificial Intelligence for Europe - Pillar 3: Legal and ethical rules for AI |
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The EU promotes the development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In its AI strategy, the EU also addresses the challenges and risks and demands that AI has to be “trustworthy”. Therefore, AI should be subject to appropriate legal norms and follow ethical rules.
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The EU has reformed the rules guaranteeing the safety of road infrastructure. cep provides the following assessment of the amendments that have been passed to the Road Safety Management Directive.
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"Whoever wants to divide and weaken Europe will find in me a bitter opponent."
Ursula von der Leyen, President-elect of the European Commission |
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"The current appointment of a first female EU Commission President is a symbol of a Europe that wants to renew itself."
Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic |
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"Anyone who wants to emit CO2 must buy emission rights at auction."
Prof. Dr. Lüder Gerken, Chairman cep |
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"The Federal Constitutional Court has avoided the conflict with the European Court of Justice over the interpretation of the ECB's supervisory powers at this stage."
Dr. Bert Van Roosebeke, Head of Division cep |
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28% of Europeans can't afford a 1 week annual holiday
For many people in the EU summer means holidays and travel. However, it is estimated that 28.3% of the EU population aged 16 or over could not afford a one-week annual holiday away from home in 2018. According to Eurostat the countries with the highest proportions of individuals in this situation were Romania (58.9%), Croatia (51.3 %,) Greece (51%) and Cyprus (51.0%). In contrast, the EU Member States with the lowest percentage of people unable to afford a one week annual holiday in 2018 were Luxembourg (10.9%) and Sweden (9.7%).
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There is enough water... there is enough water...
https://twitter.com/cicero_online/status/1151053773512552448
Cicero Magazine, "Cartoon of the day", 16 July 2019
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