EU Parliament head threatens to sue von der Leyen – altnews.org

The President of the European Parliament has warned the European Commission that legal action could be taken if it circumvents EU lawmakers in its efforts to create a €150 billion loan programme for military rearmament. In March, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented a plan to mobilise a total of €800 billion to increase the EU’s military capabilities. The initiative was justified by claims that Russia poses a major threat to Europ…

EU Parliament head threatens to sue von der Leyen – altnews.org

The European Commission is undermining the legislature’s budgetary authority, Roberta Metsola has argued FILE PHOTO: European Parliament President Roberta Metsola

Ursula von der Leyen joined Roberta Metsola in an arm of arms. For the boss of the EU Commission (European Union), European funds are usable as and when he sees fit. But for the Brussels legislative body, it is simply out of the question, given the supervisory prerogatives that govern its tasks. So, unsurprisingly, the climate between the two women has become electric.Ursula von der Leyen is not yet in his first episode of this kind.

EU Parliament head threatens to sue von der Leyen

The European Commission is undermining the legislature’s budgetary authority, Roberta Metsola has arguedFILE PHOTO: European Parliament President Roberta Metsola delivers her in presence of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. © Getty Images / Antonio MasielloThe European Parliament has warned the European Commission (EC) that it could take it to court if it bypasses EU lawmakers to create a €150 billion ($170 billion) loan progra…