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Hungary nominates Olivér Várhelyi for second term as EU commissioner
The pick will likely not be received well by Ursula von der Leyen.
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The 11 MEPs who actually matter
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Slovakia proposes ‘technical solution’ to unblock Russian oil supplies
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EU finally sends €1.5B from Russian assets to Ukraine
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EU takes Germany and Italy to court over migrant worker ‘discrimination’
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Germany wants a Brexit mega deal
EU prosecutors probe Europol over official’s hiring
Investigation into Europol’s recruitment procedure comes as the agency is set to win more power.
Von der Leyen writes to EU leaders asking for Commission nominees
European Commission president asks leaders to put forward a man and a woman.
‘Blood minerals’: EU accused of fueling conflict with Rwanda deal
Facing criticism it is stoking a humanitarian crisis, Brussels seeks to clarify the aims behind its minerals pact with Kigali.
Who will be the next European commissioners?
What we know so far about Ursula von der Leyen’s next top team.
Cyprus eyes chance to run EU Mediterranean policy
Ursula von der Leyen plans a new EU commissioner for the Mediterranean Sea region.
Most Europeans say corruption is rife in their country
Over 95 percent of citizens in Greece, Portugal, Malta and Slovenia said they believe corruption was prevalent in their home countries.
France needs to cut over €100B so it doesn’t end up like Italy
Economists say country still in “control of its own destiny” but government must act fast.
Europe’s manufacturing slump shows no signs of ending
Manufacturing in Europe’s industrial heartland weakened further in July, confirming the worst fears of EU leaders concerned by the direction that the bloc’s economy is taking. S&P …
Commission: Our hands are tied on press freedom, but not for long
EU’s rule of law report points to failings in Hungary, Slovakia, Italy and France.
Malta’s Chris Fearne out of the running as EU commissioner after court decision
The court ruled there is enough evidence for all those accused in a hospital contract scandal to stand trial.
Greece must get an important role in the Commission, prime minister tells von der Leyen
Kyriakos Mitsotakis shows off his growing political strength by calling for Greece to get a key portfolio.
Here are the world leaders Kamala Harris has on speed dial
Vice President Kamala Harris would enter the White House with working ties with some allied heads of state — others she’d have to build.
German parties reach deal to safeguard judiciary amid rise of far right
Poland and Hungary serve as cautionary tales, German justice minister says.
EU ‘ready’ to negotiate as Hungary-Ukraine oil row boils over
The European Commission also said it doesn’t see any ‘immediate’ oil supply risks after Ukraine partially banned Russian oil exports to Europe.
The green leftie lawmaker taking on Europe’s economy
Aurore Lalucq hasn’t always been a fan of financial services firms.
Football bosses ask EU to intervene in FIFA’s new match schedule
Football players and leagues filed a complaint with the European Commission to try to rein in football’s governing body.
Wopke Hoekstra nominated as Dutch EU commissioner
Current climate commissioner to return to Brussels, and The Hague wants him to get a financial or economic portfolio.
EU drugs regulator revises rules after court links experts to industry
A court found flaws in the European Medicines Agency’s policy for handling links to competitor drugs.
Hungary demands EU action against Ukraine as Russian oil spat escalates
Budapest argues it’s facing an energy crunch after Kyiv imposed a partial ban on Moscow’s oil transiting the country.
Estonia’s parliament backs Kristen Michal as new PM
Michal will succeed Kaja Kallas, who resigned last week to become the EU’s next chief diplomat.
Finland’s deportation law puts EU’s migration norms to the test
Human rights organizations sound the alarm over the controversial measure.
Curb your snooping, European Commission tells EU governments
The EU executive tells member countries national security isn’t a blank check to justify spyware use.
EU, US near deal on $50B loan to Ukraine
Loan would be paid back using profits from invested frozen Russian assets.
This burger could kill the EU
Farmers furious about lab-grown meat are taking their fight to the heart of the European project.