About: Othmar Karas
Austria in starting blocks for European elections campaign
The European elections campaign began just one day after the end of the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with a special guest. EURACTIV Germany reports.
EPP candidates line up to replace Schulz
Five centre-right candidates are in the running to become the next president of the European Parliament. But after five years in the job, Martin Schulz has no intention of stepping down. EURACTIV France reports.
Rapporteur: Parliament will not bow to pressure on bonuses
The capital requirements directive (CRD) will be agreed by the European Parliament this autumn, according to rapporteur Othmar Karas, but MEPs will not roll over and accept all EU ministers' opinions. The Assembly is prepared to put up a fight, notably on bankers’ bonuses, and the role of the European Banking Authority.
UK warned: Parliament to hit back on bankers’ bonuses
The European Parliament will stand firm against Britain's attempt to limit proposals designed to curb bankers' bonuses and the powers of the European Banking Authority, an influential MEP told EURACTIV.
MEPs mull tighter rules on bankers’ bonuses
The European Parliament is likely to ban bankers’ bonuses that exceed salaries, after the EU banking regulator found inconsistencies in the calculation between rewards and risk-taking.