The European Parliament is composed of 751 members. Among them is the President, currently the Italian MEP David Sassoli. Members are elected by European citizens during the European Elections held in all 28 Member States every five years. The EP, according to the Treaties, is located in Strasbourg, where the 12 monthly assemblies are held,…
Mr President, with this report the European Parliament delivers its opinion on the appointment of the fourth President of the European Central Bank – an institution which became a fundamental pillar not only for the conduct of monetary policies but also for the whole process of Europe’s economic integration. The nomination of Christine Lagarde as the…
On September 4th, Christine Lagarde, the candidate to replace Mario Draghi at the helm of the ECB, was heard by the ECON Committee of the European Parliament to illustrate her ideas and answer to the ECON members’ questions. You can find the video below with the questions I have asked her and her replies. I…
The European Parliament is composed of 751 members. Among them is the President, currently the Italian MEP David Sassoli. Members are elected by European citizens during the European Elections held in all 28 Member States every five years. The EP, according to the Treaties, is located in Strasbourg, where the 12 monthly assemblies are held,…