The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Ursula von der Leyen is re-elected, vows to advance EU's green ambitions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen won a second term on Thursday, after Green lawmakers agreed to back her following her pledge to stay the course on Europe's green transition while cushioning its burden on industry.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 18, 2024

Irish MEP blasts Ursula von der Leyen's 'hypocrisy on Israel' in powerful speech

AN Irish MEP has blasted the newly re-elected president of the European Commission for her “hypocrisy on Israel” during a powerful speech in the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2024

A Trump-Vance White House could undermine European security – and end up pushing Russia and China closer

Donald Trump’s choice of Ohio senator J.D. Vance as his running mate in the presidential election has reignited European fears of American abandonment. Vance is known for his opposition to aid for Ukraine and his almost singular focus on China as the defining security challenge for the United States.

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024

Ursula von der Leyen wins second five-year term as European Commission president

Ursula von der Leyen’s reelection was backed by a majority of the 720-member European Parliament

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2024

Von der Leyen pledges ‘European air shield’ to combat Russia threat as she is re-elected as EU chief

‘The next five years will define Europe’s place in the world for the next five decades,’ Ms Von der Leyen says

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024

Ursula von der Leyen re-elected to a second 5-year term as European Commission president

Lawmakers at the European Parliament have re-elected Ursula von der Leyen to a second 5-year term as president of the European Union’s executive commission

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024

Zelenskiy accuses Viktor Orbán of betraying Europe at leaders’ meeting in UK

Ukrainian president condemns Hungarian prime minister’s unilateral ‘peace mission’ to Moscow

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024

UK's Starmer and Macron hail bilateral ‘reset’, reaffirm support for Ukraine

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday hailed an opportunity to strengthern relations between the UK and France on key issues such as defence, security and cross-Channel migration. Meeting at a summit for the European Political Community at Blenheim Palace near Oxford in the…

France 24 · Jul 18, 2024

Zelensky Rejects Attempts To Cut Deals With Russia After Orban Visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday slammed any attempts to cut deals with Moscow behind Kyiv's back, after Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024

EU biometric checks for foreign travellers delayed again

Digital border system that will require fingerprint and facial scans postponed until November

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024