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Von Der Leyen Reveals EU's New Top Line-up

To confront the challenges, von der Leyen handed French candidate Stephane Sejourne a powerful executive vice president role overseeing industrial strategy, and also named a new commissioner for defence to help Europe rearm.

Spanish socialist Teresa Ribera likely to become EU antitrust enforcer

Spanish socialist Teresa Ribera likely to become EU antitrust enforcer

If confirmed, Ribera would replace Big Tech nemesis Margrethe Vestager. Meanwhile, Finland's Henna Virkkunen is set to run EU tech policy.

French EU Commissioner Resigns Amid Leadership Criticism

French EU Commissioner Resigns Amid Leadership Criticism

Thierry Breton resigns from EU Commission, raising concerns over leadership and political dynamics within the European Union.

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'The far right is always provoking the situation': Belgium's former PM Elio Di Rupo

Socialist veteran Elio Di Rupo has an unusual CV. He was an MEP back in 1989; he then held many high-level jobs in Belgium, including that of prime minister from 2011 to 2014, before returning to the European Parliament in this new five-year mandate. We ask him how the role…

EU chief says she's pushing full steam ahead for gender parity in EU's executive office

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is doubling down to achieve gender parity in her executive Commission team that runs the day-to-day affairs of the massive bloc

The Independent UK

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen aims for gender parity in commissioner posts. But it's raining men

The European Union is trying to get a semblance of gender parity in its new executive Commission

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Confused over EU cabin baggage rules? Here’s what they actually mean for your allowance

Exclusive: Airlines including Ryanair are hoping to unify baggage dimensions – but don’t expect to take your roll-along for free on a budget carrier

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How Hungary's Orbán uses control of the media to escape scrutiny and keep the public in the dark

How Hungary's Orbán uses control of the media to escape scrutiny and keep the public in the dark

In Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has extended his party's control over the media, directly affecting informed democratic participation

The Independent UK

Moroccan Journalists Pardoned After Reporting Corruption And Abuse

Moroccan Journalists Pardoned After Reporting Corruption And Abuse

Moroccan journalists released after receiving pardons from King Mohammed VI amid international criticism. Allegations of politically motivated prosecutions...

Ethnic Greek politician returns to prison in Albania after attending European Parliament opening

Ethnic Greek politician returns to prison in Albania after attending European Parliament opening

A member of Albania’s ethnic Greek minority returned to prison after a five-day reprieve to attend the opening session of the European Parliament where he was elected to represent Greece’s ruling party

The Independent UK

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

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…

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

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

Von der Leyen’s second term as EU president could be in jeopardy after Covid vaccine ruling

Von der Leyen’s second term as EU president could be in jeopardy after Covid vaccine ruling

Ursula von der Leyen's attempt for a second term as European Commission chief has encountered a significant setback after a top EU court determined she was not sufficiently transparent with the public regarding Covid-19 vaccine contracts.

Radio France Internationale

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen elected for second five-year term

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday was re-elected for a second five-year term. In a final pitch before the vote, the former German defence minister pledged to create a joint European defence union and to lead the fight to preserve a democratic “European way of life”.

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Ursula Von Der Leyen Seeks Second Term Amid Challenges

Ursula von der Leyen seeks reelection as EU Commission President amidst challenges and support. Vote outcome will shape Europe's response to pressing issue...

International Business Times

The EU's Women-led Top Team

Ursula von der Leyen, who is expected to be confirmed as European Commission president for a second term on Thursday, is one of three women in the five top European Union jobs.

International Business Times

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.

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Roberta Metsola secures second term as EU parliament president

EU lawmakers overwhelmingly voted on Tuesday to give conservative Maltese politician Roberta Metsola another term as president of the European Parliament, in the first crunch vote on the EU's top jobs after elections in June.

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Far right to seek greater influence in EU parliament

EU leaders' fate will be in lawmakers' hands from Tuesday onwards as the European Parliament convenes for the first time since June elections, with a bolstered far right demanding more influence in the assembly.

The Independent UK

Watch: New European Parliament president elected

Watch as the European Parliament met to elect its president and vice-presidents at a plenary session in Strasbourg on Tuesday, 16 July.

EU Parliament convenes as bolstered far right seeks greater influence

Lawmakers will determine the fate of EU leaders from Tuesday onwards as the European Parliament convenes for the first time since the elections in June. Tensions are high as the 720 lawmakers start their five-year term, with current European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's future in the balance.

International Business Times

The Unlikely New Lawmakers In The EU Parliament

A new crop of EU lawmakers will join more familiar faces in the European Parliament this week, including influencers, activists and even a former jockey.

International Business Times

Far Right To Seek Greater Influence In EU Parliament

EU leaders' fate will be in lawmakers' hands from Tuesday onwards as the European Parliament convenes for the first time since June elections, with a bolstered far right demanding more influence in the assembly.

The Independent UK

Ethnic Greek politician jailed in Albania arrives in Athens en route to European Parliament opening

A jailed member of Albania’s ethnic Greek minority — recently elected to the European Parliament with Greece’s governing conservative party — has arrived in Athens en route to Strasbourg, after being granted a five-day leave from prison to attend parliament’s opening session

Orban cannot act in Europe’s name, Renew Europe chief Valérie Hayer says

Talking Europe speaks to the head of the centrist Renew group in the European Parliament, Valérie Hayer, who recently led the EU election campaign in France on behalf of President Macron’s political bloc. We dissect the all-important vote on July 18 on Ursula von der Leyen’s potential second term as…

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