Movers and Shakers | 21 November 2022
21 Nov Analysis

Movers and Shakers | 21 November 2022

Three MEPs leave Parliament to join the Danish Folketing, Slovenia elects the country's first female head of state and more...
by Centine Johansson
Is the EU’s security and defence at stake? Partner Content
21 Nov Analysis
Is the EU’s security and defence at stake?
Europe on the Move: Why a data-driven automotive industry is good news for everyone Partner Content
09 Nov Analysis
Europe on the Move: Why a data-driven automotive industry is good news for everyone
New EU vehicle emission standards represent a pivotal moment for electric cars
27 Oct Analysis
New EU vehicle emission standards represent a pivotal moment for electric cars
To cap or not to cap? EU mulls gas price intervention
18 Oct Analysis
To cap or not to cap? EU mulls gas price intervention
The move could slow inflation, but bring unintended consequences
Will the Artificial Intelligence Act protect the rights of Europeans?
21 Sep Analysis
Will the Artificial Intelligence Act protect the rights of Europeans?
The European Parliament and Council are entering a period of intense debate on the AI Act with the aim of agreeing on a position by the end of the year. Dods EU Political Intelligence examines how lawmakers plan to address the risks AI could pose to the rights of Europeans.
REPORT: What are the EU’s policy plans for the rest of 2022?
12 Sep Analysis
REPORT: What are the EU’s policy plans for the rest of 2022?
The new report from Dods EU Political Intelligence provides a one-stop guide to the packed policy agenda of the EU’s institutions for the autumn and winter period
Could the war in Ukraine be a catalyst for change in EU-Iran relations?
13 Jun Analysis
Could the war in Ukraine be a catalyst for change in EU-Iran relations?
One unexpected consequence of the Russian war in Ukraine is that the European Union must reassess and adopt a more holistic view of its relationship with Iran.
REPORT: Conference on the Future of Europe. The citizens have spoken. Can the EU answer?
09 Jun Analysis
REPORT: Conference on the Future of Europe. The citizens have spoken. Can the EU answer?
Our new report from Dods EU Political Intelligence breaks down what happened and what's next
A closer look at the Commission’s proposed Regulation on deforestation-free products
05 May Analysis
A closer look at the Commission’s proposed Regulation on deforestation-free products
Here's your quick guide to the EU's draft deforestation legislation, what's at stake and what's coming up next
Digital Services Act: MEPs are ready to defend tougher regulations
03 Mar Analysis
Digital Services Act: MEPs are ready to defend tougher regulations
The European Parliament and Council must find agreement over points of contention in the DSA. Our Dods EU Monitoring consultant breaks down what's at stake and what's next.
Can EU boldly go at February space summit?
27 Jan
Can EU boldly go at February space summit?
EU policymakers should use an upcoming special summit under the French EU Council Presidency to prevent Europe from falling behind in the new global space race, writes Artiom Ialama.
Meet Germany’s New Traffic-Light Government
16 Dec
Meet Germany’s New Traffic-Light Government
This Dods report, produced by our German-language Political Intelligence team, provides an introduction to the new German government, including its plans for tackling climate change, and approach to the EU and other foreign affairs issues.
Enlargement Ennui? EU inaction threatening Western Balkans accession prospects
07 Dec
Enlargement Ennui? EU inaction threatening Western Balkans accession prospects
EU’s hopes of enlargement in the Western Balkans appear to be as distant as ever, writes EU Monitoring Consultant Eleanor Doorley
Common approach to China key to easing EU-US trade tensions
29 Oct
Common approach to China key to easing EU-US trade tensions
Shared concerns about China’s economic and business practices could provide a useful conduit for Washington and Brussels to reset the transatlantic relationship, explains Christopher Ball.
Who will be Germany’s next Chancellor?
01 Oct
Who will be Germany’s next Chancellor?
Germany has voted, but the race to succeed Angela Merkel still has quite some way to go. Courtesy of our colleagues at Dods German Monitoring, here’s a short guide to the top three candidates vying to become the leader of Europe’s largest economy.
Germany’s federal election on 26 September is more unpredictable than ever
22 Sep
Germany’s federal election on 26 September is more unpredictable than ever
This latest briefing, prepared by Dods Monitoring's Rica Hülseberg, Fabio Sälzler and Maike Haas, examines the prospects of the candidates to be chancellor and how their respective parties might team up. It also explores what the elections could mean for Germany’s relationship with the European Union and its role on the world stage
Dods Guide to the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU
04 Jul
Dods Guide to the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU
The Dods EU Guide into the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU is a handy compressed overview of the main priorities, key dates and contacts of the Austrian Presidency. It will allow public affairs professionals to easily navigate the EU political agenda for the next six months.
Parliament endorses agreement on Type Approval of motor vehicles
20 Apr
Parliament endorses agreement on Type Approval of motor vehicles
The European Parliament endorsed the provisional agreement reached on new rules on type approval of motor vehicles.
Public hearing on the PSI directive
22 Jan
Public hearing on the PSI directive
On January 19 2018, DG CNECT organised a public hearing regarding the review of the public sector information directive.
Single Digital Gateway
12 Oct
Single Digital Gateway
On October 10, the IMCO Working Group on the Digital Single Market held its thirteenth meeting. The topic of debate was the Single Digital Gateway.
Screening of foreign investment in strategic sectors
27 Sep
Screening of foreign investment in strategic sectors
On September 25, the European Parliament Committee on International Trade (INTA) held a first exchange of views on the European Commission’s proposal for an EU screening mechanism of foreign investment in strategic sectors. 
European Parliament discusses ETS
13 Sep
European Parliament discusses ETS
On September 11, a debate took place on the EU Emissions Trading System at the European Parliament Plenary session in Strasbourg.
Aid for Trade
01 Sep
Aid for Trade
On August 31, the EP DEVE and INTA Committees organised jointly a hearing on the revision of the EU Strategy on Aid for Trade.
Finance for Innovation: Towards the ETS Fund
14 Jun
Finance for Innovation: Towards the ETS Fund
On June 12, the European Commission organised an event entitled Finance for Innovation: Towards the ETS Fund.
TRAN Committee discusses cross-border parcel delivery services
05 May
TRAN Committee discusses cross-border parcel delivery services
On May 3, the TRAN Committee discussed a first draft on the cross-border parcel delivery services by rapporteur Lucy Anderson (S&D, UK). 
LIBE Hearing on ePrivacy
13 Apr
LIBE Hearing on ePrivacy
On April 11, the LIBE Committee held a hearing on the Commission’s proposal for an ePrivacy regulation. 
European Parliament kicks off Brexit debate
05 Apr
European Parliament kicks off Brexit debate
On April 5, the European Parliament held a plenary debate on the Negotiations with the United Kingdom following its notification that it intends to withdraw from the European Union and subsequently adopted a joint motion for a resolution on their position.