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VDL will do her work ‘dictatorial’, without any consultation or any say or interference of anyone else. Her favourite way of doing her job.

The autocracy of the European Commission presidency

Now Ursula von der Leyen has cemented her second term as President of the European Commission, it is up to her and nobody else to distribute the commissioner’s portfolios

Citing comments made after the meeting with Mr Putin in which Mr Orban accused the EU of having a "pro-war policy", Mr Borrell told reporters: "If you want to talk about the war party, talk about Putin.

Hungary stripped of EU meeting over Ukraine stance

The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borell, has stripped Hungary of the right to host the next meeting of foreign and defence ministers over its stance on the war in Ukraine

At this point, perhaps the Democrats’ best hope to turn things around may well be Trump’s penchant for extreme arrogance and, for that reason, his inability to focus on maintaining a winning hand.

Will Trump Become a Victim of His Own Success?

For the Democrats in the United States, things have been looking bleak

Meloni was not swayed by von der Leyen’s tougher stance on immigration, her reference to the external dimension, or the announcement of a special commissioner for the Mediterranean—positions that many observers thought would have won her support.

Meloni’s vote against von der Leyen risks backfiring

After months of mutual wooing, Giorgia Meloni voted against the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as president of the European Commission

When Joe Biden bowed out of the U.S. presidential race there was a palpable relief in most European capitals.

Is Europe Ready for a New Transatlantic Era?

This should be Europe’s chance

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“Don’t expect us to come out with a decision,” group co-chair Nicola Procaccini said as he entered the meeting with von der Leyen, adding that another two group meetings will follow during the day.

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EU hard-right parties to back von der Leyen after ‘intense’ meeting

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

On Tuesday morning, the ECR group met with von der Leyen two days before a crucial vote in the EU House that will determine whether she will be re-elected at the EU Commission’s helm

French left at loggerheads over the choice of new prime minister

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

The NFP parties, which managed to put aside their differences within hours after Macron dissolved the parliament on 9 June to form a coalition against the RN