European Commission
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Mapping EU Law-Making: 2019-2024
As we prepare for EU law-making to restart, it is the perfect time to take stock of the legislative accomplishments over the last mandate. This post offers a window into EU-lawmaking over the past five years. Continue reading
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The Rhythm of EU Law-Making: Trilogues (Part 3)
Curious how trilogues shape the pace of EU law-making? This post examines the pivotal role that these negotiations play and how they affect the time it takes for EU laws to be adopted. Continue reading
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My EU guides
A list of my guides on EU law-making to help you prepare for the next EU mandate. Continue reading
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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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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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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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Navigating the Early Stages of EU Law-making
It’s crucial to understand the early stages of EU law-making because this is where key decisions are made. A simple map based on my recent presentation. Continue reading
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What’s new with the EU budget?
After painstaking negotiations, the EU institutions last week concluded the mid-term revision of the EU’s long-term budget. This post looks beyond some of the headline figures. Continue reading
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From Green to Industrial Deal: How EU Priorities are shifting towards Competitiveness
This post unpacks the EU’s political shift from championing the green transition towards bolstering EU competitiveness. Continue reading
Fabian Bohnenberger 