When I received the first set of nominations and candidates, we were on track for around 22 percent women and 78 percent men. That was unacceptable,
This happens against a backdrop of competitiveness that we need for the twin transition: the decarbonisation and digitalisation of our economies,
We will convene as many energy councils as necessary.”
How many idiots are there?”
I am a farmer’s son and brother,
It was not in my career or political plan to become European commissioner,
It's about strengthening our tech sovereignty, our security and our democracy,
We want to build a competitive, decarbonised and circular economy with a fair transition for all,
What’s happening at Audi could happen at other factories too. We need to act to ensure that industries remain. After all the efforts we’ve made, this is the reward we get.”
This was a provocative general presentation,
She will guide the work to ensure that Europe stays on track for its goals set out in the European Green Deal. And that we decarbonise and industrialise our economy at the same time,
We also need to debate the single market and competitiveness,
We should avoid further delays, as all policy matters seem now to be in a state of paralysis. Problems and challenges don’t wait,
She is damaging Europe at record speed,
It’s a huge deal. This is a good old power play,
Choices are the hinges of destiny. And in a world full of adversity, Europe's destiny hinges on what we do next,
The key message is that wherever we come from, whatever our job title: we must all work together. We will have open debates. We will all be independent in thought and action,
The only guiding star is the European interest,
Together, we have defined core priorities. They are built around prosperity, security, democracy,
We are not going to be commenting on the remarks included in the letter,