EU
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The Rhythm of EU Law-Making (Part 2)
Think EU laws take forever? Think again! While a lot of legislation needs a year and a half of deliberations, other laws speed through the process in days or weeks. Here’s why. Continue reading
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The Rhythm of EU Law-Making (Part 1)
How long does it take the EU to adopt a law? In this post, I explore the EU’s legislative process and build a timeline of its key steps. Continue reading
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EU post-election timeline: update
An updated post-election timeline to help you navigate the EU’s next steps. Continue reading
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Counting votes for von der Leyen
European Commission President von der Leyen faces a challenging re-election with slim majority. A secret ballot and turnover in Parliament add complexity. Continue reading
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The delegated (and implementing) acts are coming
From 18 July, the Commission will re-start sending delegated acts to the European Parliament and the Council. Why this matters. Continue reading
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How to make EU law: The Ecodesign Regulation
Interested in how EU law is made? This post maps the legislative journey of the Ecodesign Regulation and explains why understanding the process matters. Continue reading
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Who votes in Council? Austria and the Nature Restoration Law
Defying her own government, an Austrian Minister casts the decisive vote on a controversial EU law. Does her vote count? And did Council actually adopt the law? Continue reading
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EU post-election timeline
An EU timeline to help you navigate the complex post-election period. Continue reading
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Draghi on an Industrial Strategy for Europe
Mario Draghi gave an interesting speech last week, which offers further insights into his upcoming report. Continue reading
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Exploring the EU’s Strategic Agenda 2024-2029
What are the EU’s priorities for the next five years? EU leaders are about to sign off the Strategic Agenda 2024-2029 at the next European Council meeting on 27 June. A look at the leaked drafts. Continue reading
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Political discontinuity: The Commission’s right to withdraw legislative proposals
With the start of a new five-year term for the European Commission and the Parliament, what happens to legislative proposals from the last mandate? Continue reading
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EU trade defence faces tough choices on China
The US decision to increase tariffs on China puts additional pressure on the EU to take similar action – but there is the risk of Chinese retaliation. A brief discussion. Continue reading
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How to track EU law
Keeping track of legislative proposals as they move through the EU system is easier than it looks – here is how you can do it. Continue reading
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Disorder in the 21st century: Geopolitical, economic and democratic challenges
A book review of “Disorder: Hard Times in the 21st Century” by Professor Helen Thompson. Continue reading
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A Closer Look at EU Investigations against China
This post unpacks the recent flurry of announcements on EU investigations into China’s trade and industrial policies. I also share my quick reference guide on ongoing investigations. Continue reading
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Unfinished legislative business: Parliament’s last plenary
How many laws are still awaiting adoption? The plenary session from 22 to 25 April is Parliament’s last chance to conclude legislative business before the European elections. Continue reading
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Update: What Parliamentary reforms were adopted?
A brief update following adoption of Parliament’s reform package on 10 April. Continue reading
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How to read EU law
A brief explainer on how to find your way around EU laws and where to look for key information in long legislative acts. Continue reading
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Why and how the European Parliament is changing its rules
The European Parliament is about to change its rules. With the final committee report now available, I explore what the changes will mean for parliamentary business and working with Parliament. Continue reading
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A Progress Report on Law-Making in the European Parliament
This post explores legislative business across the committees in the European Parliament. Continue reading
Fabian Bohnenberger 