EU Parliament Votes on New Commission

The transcript discusses the European Parliament's expected approval of a new Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, who aims to implement an ambitious European Green Deal to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The agenda also includes addressing digital taxation if no international agreement is reached by 2020. The new Commission faces economic challenges, including a slowing European economy and Brexit negotiations. The Green Deal's funding and impact on industrialized Eastern European countries are key concerns.

What is one of the main goals of the new European Commission President?

• To increase military spending

• To implement a European Green Deal

• To expand the European Union

• To reduce taxes across Europe

What is the European Union's stance on digital taxation if no international agreement is reached by the end of 2020?

• They will reduce digital taxes

• They will implement it independently

• They will wait for further discussions

• They will abandon the idea

What economic challenge is Germany facing according to the transcript?

• A trade surplus

• High inflation rates

• A booming economy

• A potential recession

What is the target year for Europe to become climate neutral under the European Green Deal?

• 2040

• 2060

• 2030

• 2050

What is a proposed solution to fund the European Green Deal?

• Raising interest rates

• Increasing income taxes

• Introducing a transition tax

• Cutting public spending