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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

Von der Leyen in anti-extremist pitch for second term as MEPs prepare to vote

Knife-edge vote set to result in another five-year mandate for commission’s first female leader or a crisis for EU

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024

EU Chief Von Der Leyen Faces Crunch Parliament Vote

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will face a make-or-break vote on Thursday when the European Parliament will decide whether to hand her another term helming the bloc's executive arm.

International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024

Troubled interchange's design 'financially motivated'

Sydney's controversial "spaghetti junction" suffered from a focus on maximising financial return over the public interest, an inquiry has found.

AAP · Jul 15, 2024

Climate plans of Australian companies would be exempt from private litigation for three years under proposal

Bill praised for targeting corporate climate responsibility but lawyers say it could allow polluters to avoid public scrutiny for longer

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2024

Outgoing French PM Attal takes the reins of parliamentary group after party vote

France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal took the leadership of his party's National Assembly lawmakers after 84 out of 98 Renaissance deputies backed him in a vote on Saturday. Deep divisions between Attal and President Emmanuel Macron have appeared in recent days, with the premier blaming the president for taking the…

France 24 · Jul 13, 2024

Why did the election polls overstate Labour’s lead?

Surveys consistently showed a landslide for Starmer’s party, but predictions were wide of the mark

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2024

French PM Poised To Lead Parliament Group As Govt Search Heats Up

France's prime minister was poised on Saturday to take the leadership of his party's National Assembly lawmakers as politicians from all sides jockeyed for position to form the next government.

International Business Times · Jul 13, 2024

Young people led surge for smaller parties but no Reform ‘youthquake’, says UK election survey

One of the defining features of contemporary electoral politics in Britain is the age divide. Young people are far more likely to support Labour, and older people to support the Conservatives. This divide is still apparent following the 2024 election – but it hides the complexity of how young people…

The Conversation · Jul 12, 2024

Germany's foreign minister says she doesn't plan to run for chancellor in the next election

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says she doesn’t plan another run to try and get the post of Germany's leader in the next national election

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024