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France’s European commissioner resigns amid row with von der Leyen

Thierry Breton, who had been appointed for second term, cited von der Leyen’s ‘questionable governance’ in EU

The Guardian - UK

EU To Name New Defence Tsar - But Is The Job A Dud?

Faced with Russia's war on Ukraine, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has promised to name a designated defence commissioner as a key part of her new top team.

International Business Times

The EU must soon open its doors to new members – its survival depends on it

The days when Viktor Orbán could block negotiations on a whim should be over – and the western Balkans should finally benefit, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK

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Teresa Ribera, The Spanish Climate Expert Tipped To Become EU Commissioner

Spain's ecological transition minister Teresa Ribera, who is poised to become a European Union commissioner, is a longtime environmentalist known for her negotiating skills and climate expertise.

International Business Times

EU ‘needs €800bn-a-year spending boost to avert agonising decline’

Report by Mario Draghi calls for additional investment to regain growth and prevent social unrest

The Guardian - UK

Europe Needs 'Unprecedented' Investment Surge, Says Key Report

Europe must massively ramp up investment including through joint borrowing as part of a "new industrial strategy" to keep pace with the United States and avoid dependence on China, a keenly awaited report warned Monday.

International Business Times

Keir Starmer’s summit with European Commission chief delayed

Sources fear meeting with Ursula von der Leyen postponed amid Labour doubts about reinstating EU student exchange schemes

The Guardian - UK

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Von der Leyen 2.0 Commission takes shape: Gender parity under scrutiny amid big political in-tray

It hasn’t been smooth sailing this summer for Ursula von der Leyen, who was voted in as EU Commission president for a second term in July. She had asked national capitals to put forward two candidates for her new Commission, one female and one male, so that she could ensure…

France 24

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

The Independent UK

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

Push for gender equality stalls as men dominate nominations for EU commission

Hopes that the next European Commission would be equally made up of women and men are floundering after member states put forward an overwhelmingly male list of candidates – defying EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's instructions to submit balanced picks.

Radio France Internationale

There’s a lesson for the EU from Britain’s riots: do more to prevent hatred and division – or violence follows

With the far right making gains in elections, Europe must improve on its dismal record of tackling racism and Islamophobia, writes Brussels-based commentator Shada Islam

The Guardian - UK

Showdown Looms Over 'Boys' Club' Lineup For EU Commission

A showdown is brewing over the gender makeup of the next European Commission after member states put forward an overwhelmingly male candidate lineup -- in open defiance of EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

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Von der Leyen set to miss gender-balance target for EU top jobs

Goal of equal share of men and women in jeopardy after member states ignore request for male and female candidates

Fortune

TSMC's first European plant builds momentum for the EU's chip ambitions

A joint venture between TSMC, Bosch, Infineon, and NXP has won the approval it needs to get €5 billion in German subsidies.

The Guardian - UK

Top EU diplomat calls rival meeting in response to Hungary’s rogue diplomacy

Meeting of bloc’s foreign ministers organised by Josep Borrell is in effect a boycott of a gathering in Budapest

France 24

Macron must 'admit he lost the election': Left group co-president Manon Aubry

The EU Commission president has won a comfortable majority from MEPs for a second term, but the Left bloc remains resolutely opposed to Ursula von der Leyen. We speak to Manon Aubry, the co-president of the Left group, about why she voted against von der Leyen, while also discussing international…

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Five more years for Ursula von der Leyen: Can EU Commission chief stay the course?

Ursula von der Leyen has been as confirmed the head of the European Commission for a second five-year term. She won a comfortable majority on July 18th, with 401 MEPs voting for her at the plenary session in Strasbourg – forty votes more than she needed to get her over…

Radio France Internationale

Ursula von der Leyen is re-elected, vows to advance EU's green ambitions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen won a second term on Thursday, after Green lawmakers agreed to back her following her pledge to stay the course on Europe's green transition while cushioning its burden on industry.

The National (Scotland)

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 Reelected As European Commission President

Ursula von der Leyen secures a second term as European Commission president, focusing on infrastructure, defense, and green initiatives amidst a shifting p...

The Guardian - UK

Ursula von der Leyen wins second term as European Commission president

Mainstream groups unite to grant her an emphatic victory and defeat anti-EU and extreme-right forces

Evening Standard

Ursula von der Leyen wins second five-year term as European Commission president

Ursula von der Leyen’s reelection was backed by a majority of the 720-member European Parliament

The Independent UK

Von der Leyen pledges ‘European air shield’ to combat Russia threat as she is re-elected as EU chief

‘The next five years will define Europe’s place in the world for the next five decades,’ Ms Von der Leyen says

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