Opinions

  • European Greens Express Concern Over European People’s Party Participation in CPAC Conference

    European Greens Express Concern Over European People’s Party Participation in CPAC Conference

    The Espana News Network The recent participation of representatives of Ursula von der Leyen’s European People’s Party (EPP) at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Hungary has sparked deep concern among the leading candidates of the European Greens, Terry Reintke and Bas Eickhout. At the center of their concern is the presence of speakers…

  • The Decline of Parliamentary Questions in the European Parliament

    The Decline of Parliamentary Questions in the European Parliament

    The Espana News Network Parliamentary questions are traditionally seen as a fundamental tool for democratic control, transparency, and accountability within the European Parliament. However, there has been a concerning trend of diminishing utilization and effectiveness of this mechanism in recent years, bringing its role in the democratic process into question. Between 1995 and 2005, the…

  • European Parliament Approves New Fiscal Rules with Emphasis on Flexibility and Growth

    European Parliament Approves New Fiscal Rules with Emphasis on Flexibility and Growth

    The Espana News Network The recent approval by the European Parliament of new fiscal rules has garnered mixed reactions from various members and stakeholders. The revamped EU fiscal rules are viewed by the majority of MEPs as clearer, more investment-friendly, better tailored to individual country situations, and more flexible. The new rules aim to limit…