EU News Monthly December 2024
EU News Monthly , 5. Dec
The European Parliament has approved the new European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, by a clear majority. The Commission, which has 27 members, including a president and six vice-presidents, has been in office since 1 December.
Early elections to the German Bundestag are due to take place on 23 February.
In the third quarter of 2024, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.3% in the EU, compared with the previous quarter.
EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by 8.3% in 2023, compared to 2022.
The European Commission intends to continue to meet its climate targets without jeopardising the competitiveness of European companies. It also wants to focus on tackling persistently high energy prices, promoting better working conditions, promoting equal opportunities and helping to alleviate the housing crisis in Member States.
Early elections to the German Bundestag are due to take place on 23 February.
In the third quarter of 2024, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.3% in the EU, compared with the previous quarter.
EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by 8.3% in 2023, compared to 2022.
The European Commission intends to continue to meet its climate targets without jeopardising the competitiveness of European companies. It also wants to focus on tackling persistently high energy prices, promoting better working conditions, promoting equal opportunities and helping to alleviate the housing crisis in Member States.