What happened in the EU in November 2019
New CommissionThe new European Commission was voted for in the European Parliament. The three big groups in the Parliament voted in favour of the new Commission. Tomorrow, the new Commission will start working. The main priority will be climate change. But some priorities aren't predictable, like Brexit.
The new President of the Commission (in red)© European Union 2019 - Source : EP / Christian CREUTZ
Brexit
Brits are going to vote on 12 December. The current Prime Minister is likely to win. Which means his deal for leaving the EU will be used. Also, each EU country sends a Commissioner to the Commission, but the UK didn't because of the elections.
Farming subsidiesThe EU gives farmers a lot of help. 65 000 000 000 euro each year. Why? Because when the EU started, hunger was a big problem. So the European leaders gave lots of money to help with the food production. Nowadays, this isn't really a problem anymore.
To make matters even worse, a lot of money goes to people who actually don't need it, according to an investigation of the New York Times. Even some EU leaders often criticising the EU take money in secret ways. It's a shame because the money doesn't go where it belongs.
Fundamental rightsThe EU guarantees fundamental rights to its citizens. This is especially important for minorities. It's been 10 years since the Charter guaranteeing those rights became legal.
Recommended readings:Politico: the new European Commission
New York Times: corruption with farm subsidiesEuropean Commission: 10 years of fundamental rightsPolitico: power in the EU's institutions
