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Two European commissioners under fire for alleged election campaign involvement

The S&D and Renew Europe groups criticised the participation of commissioners Fitto and Kubilius in an EPP political gathering in Slovenia, claiming it breached internal regulations.

Euronews

What is the European Commission planning for 2026? Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ defence and finance reporter, Paula Soler, and Euronews' health and food reporter, Marta Iraola Iribarren.

Euronews

Water and defence - but not bullets: EU reallocates regional funds

The EU executive has invited member states to redirect regional spending - accounting for one-third of the EU budget - toward various strategic areas such as water resilience and affordable housing, including defence to a limited extent.

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Von der Leyen calls for more EU defence spending after narrow election victory

European Commission president says average spending in Europe is 1.9% of GDP, while Russia’s is 9%

The Guardian - UK

European parliament reaches deal on approving von der Leyen’s top team

European Commission should take office on 1 December after centre-right EPP and Socialists forge compromise

The Guardian - UK

EU chief taps Estonia's Kallas and France's Séjourné as EU Commission VPs

Estonia's ex-prime minister Kaja Kallas and France's ex-foreign minister Stéphane Séjourné are among six vice-presidents chosen by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen to lead her new European Commission. They are set to face scrutiny from lawmakers in Brussels on Tuesday during the final day of a week-long confirmations hearings…

Radio France Internationale

EU Top Team Heavyweights Face Parliament Test

The heavyweights of the EU's new top team are to be quizzed by lawmakers in Brussels on Tuesday during confirmation hearings that are set to lay bare political dividing lines within the bloc.

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First Candidates Grilled In Parliament Test For EU Top Team

Lawmakers began grilling would-be members of the next European Commission Monday, with a personal tale of bereavement bringing unexpected poignancy to the start of hearings to confirm Ursula von der Leyen's top team.

International Business Times

EU Top Team Knuckle Down For 'Scary' Confirmation Hearings

Designated members of the EU's new top executive team are to be grilled by lawmakers next month in a showdown every five years between parliament and the powerful European Commission that has Brussels abuzz with speculation.

International Business Times

Von der Leyen has tightened her grip on the EU’s steering wheel – and is moving it subtly to the right

The European Commission president’s new team reflects her ruthlessness in crushing critics, rewarding loyalty and showing who is the boss

The Guardian - UK

Spanish Socialist Teresa Ribera gets top EU role steering climate and antitrust policy

Spain’s deputy PM among six executive vice-presidents in Ursula von der Leyen’s next European Commission team

The Guardian - UK

European Commission chief unveils new team amid mounting challenges

Von der Leyen’s new team faces challenges like wars in Gaza and Ukraine, migration, and economic competitiveness.

Al Jazeera

EU Chief To Hand Economy Job To Italy's Far-right: Report

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has made her first picks for her top team, with the key economy vice-president job going to Italy's far-right nominee, German newspaper Die Welt reported Tuesday.

International Business Times

Italy's Meloni sees no risk of losing EU recovery funds

Italy is determined not to lose any of the money it is entitled to from the European Union post-pandemic recovery funds, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Monday.

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Italy's right-wing frontrunners see room to revamp national Recovery Plan

The Brothers of Italy party, in pole position for next month's elections, sees room to revamp parts of an European Union-funded investment programme to help the economy tackle an energy crisis and soaring costs, a party official said on Monday.

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