The Latest Breaking News from Ursula von der Leyen

As elections loom across the continent, Italy’s prime minister and the commission’s president are in a dubious alliance

EU unveils 1 billion euro aid package for Lebanon to enhance border control and support vulnerable groups, addressing challenges faced by the nation.

Ryanair urges European Commission to protect overflights and keep EU skies open

Philippe Lamberts warns far-right gains in elections could destroy plan to protect nature and biodiversity

Finland's closure of border crossings with Russia raises EU security concerns over migrant surge.

European leaders advocate for caution and diplomacy post Iran attack, emphasizing de-escalation and stability in the Middle East.

Local media reports a man entered the consulate saying he had explosives and wanted to avenge his brother

Alexander De Croo and Petr Fiala raise concerns about Russian interference as EU heads gather with Middle East also on the agenda

The European Commission president is running for re-election. Yet a political cronyism scandal is dogging her path, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

Markus Pieper resigns from €17k-a-month role hours before he was due to start amid claims of favouritism

Talking Europe hosts the head of the largest political group in the European Parliament, the centre-right European People's Party. Manfred Weber, a prominent German CSU politician, is hoping that the June 9 EU elections will re-confirm the EPP's pre-eminent position, but he is cautious on the possibility of alliances with…