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A majority of MEPs call for U-turn on Markus Pieper's controversial appointment as SME envoy and a new, more transparent process — raising questions about the leadership style and re-election chances of EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.

Next week's EU summit (17-18 April) will discuss the strategic agenda for the next five years. The current "competitiveness agenda" is to a large extent driven by a big lobbying campaign — so far, not well covered by the media.

MEPs will discuss the issue on Wednesday, ahead of a Thursday vote.

European Commission defends appointing adviser Markus Pieper after selection process is questioned

An African Development Bank Group team, led by Senior Vice President Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, on 15 February 2024, met with a delegation from Swedfund – the Swedish state development finance institution – led by its CEO, Maria Hakansson. The meeting built on earlier talks to strengthen collaboration between the two institutions to accelerate private sector

An African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) team, led by Senior Vice President Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, on 15 February 2024, met...

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Unlocking Opportunities: Swedfund, African Development Bank Advance Collaboration on Private Sector Growth, Climate Action

EU presidencies of Czech Republic and Sweden aim fire up free-trade talks now French elections are out of the way.

Striking accords worldwide is a core EU competence but it’s never been so politically toxic.