Othmar Karas

Othmar Karas

Othmar Karas (AT, EPP) is First Vice-President of the European Parliament

The European Parliament’s First Vice-President advocates for a united front against Russia
01 May Opinion
The European Parliament’s First Vice-President advocates for a united front against Russia
The war in Ukraine requires all EU institutions to work together to condemn, sanction and help, and to accelerate the implementation of decisions that had already been taken before the war, argues Othmar Karas
EU SME week: Strengthening SMEs for Europe’s recovery
23 Nov
EU SME week: Strengthening SMEs for Europe’s recovery
Europe’s economy will only successfully manage future shocks if its SMEs are resilient and fit for the future, argues Othmar Karas
EBS 2018: We need to overhaul the way interest representation is being conducted by business organisations
23 May
EBS 2018: We need to overhaul the way interest representation is being conducted by business organisations
Businesses must work more closely with decision-makers to better understand how legislation can help them, says Othmar Karas.
Should policymakers single out SMEs?
31 Oct
Should policymakers single out SMEs?
The Commission’s new industrial policy strategy is right to consider SMEs as a core part of EU industry, says Othmar Karas.
EU should do more to its SME regulatory framework
05 Nov
EU should do more to its SME regulatory framework
We need to find ways to encourage our SMEs to stay in Europe, writes Othmar Karas.
EU, Russia and Ukraine: What future for the eastern partnership?
13 May
EU, Russia and Ukraine: What future for the eastern partnership?
Othmar Karas looks at what a successful eastern partnership summit could mean for the EU, Ukraine and Russia.
New legislation must demonstrate the added value of EU involvement
08 May
New legislation must demonstrate the added value of EU involvement
Othmar Karas says EU better regulation objectives need to be matched by better implementation at national level.
Momentum growing in EU SME policy
23 Sep
Momentum growing in EU SME policy
Europe’s 21 million SMEs are crucial to boosting growth and tackling unemployment, explains Othmar Karas.
EU urged to adopt 'common sense' uniform vehicle regulations
30 Jun
EU urged to adopt 'common sense' uniform vehicle regulations
New cross-border vehicle registration rules could have a positive impact on citizens and business across the EU, writes Othmar Karas.