Seen from Brussels

Croatia focuses on brain circulation and advancing rural areas. Meanwhile, the EC’s proposal for a European Green Deal finds support in the European Parliament.

Brussels was busy in December, from personnel shifts in and out to first policy proposals by the new EC – however, no decision yet on the EU budget.

During her presentation of the new Commission and their agenda in the European Parliament, von der Leyen focuses on how she wants to build a stronger Europe.

Brussels is facing delays for the start of the next European Commission – and for Brexit.

About a dozen of the proposed members of the von der Leyen College of Commissioners will oversee a portfolio related to education, research and innovation.

Education, research and innovation will be key in addressing the EU’s challenges ahead.

The incoming MEPs convened for a first time and assembled the committees. We can welcome the first female Commission President and see back some familiar faces.

The Finnish Presidency starts next Monday, just after the adoption of a new strategic agenda for Europe for 2019-2024.

After the European elections and the Sibiu European Council, work on the EU’s future starts! What does this mean for education, research and innovation?

On 15 April, at the last plenary meeting, the European Parliament decided to close and to confirm future negotiation mandates.