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EU parliament green lights von der Leyen’s new EU Commission amid rising challenges

The European Parliament has given the final greenlight for EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's new executive commission to start work, as the bloc faces mounting challenges.

Radio France Internationale

What To Expect From The New EU Top Team's First 100 Days

Ursula von der Leyen's new European Commission is expected to officially start its work next week, with the European Parliament set to give it the all-clear in Strasbourg on Wednesday.

International Business Times

New EU Commission To Get All Clear As Daunting Task Awaits

The European Parliament is set Wednesday to give the final greenlight for EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's new executive to start work, as the bloc faces mounting challenges.

International Business Times

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Ukraine Aims For 'Year Of Peace' In 2025

President Zelensky of Ukraine addresses European Parliament, expressing hope for peace in 2025 amidst ongoing conflict with Russia.

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Sugar Gains as Soft Commodities Rally on EU Forestation Rules

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Thursday closed up +0.39 (+1.84%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +7.10 (+1.32%). Sugar prices Thursday posted moderate gains on carryover support from the surge in coffee and cocoa prices after the European Parliament moved to seek further...

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Sugar Rallies with Other Soft Commodities on EU Forestation Rules

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is up +0.43 (+2.03%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is up +8.80 (+1.64%). Sugar prices today are moderately on carryover support from the surge in coffee and cocoa prices after the European Parliament moved to seek further changes...

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EU parliament votes to delay and dilute deforestation law

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a one-year delay on implementing the bloc's landmark anti-deforestation rules, while also voting to loosen some requirements of the controversial law.

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EU Deforestation Ban In Chaos As Parliament Loosens Rules

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a one-year delay on implementing the bloc's sweeping anti-deforestation rules but also voted to loosen some requirements -- raising fresh uncertainty over the landmark law.

International Business Times

Why do the clocks go back and was the measure really introduced to help farmers?

Here is everything you need to know about when and why the clocks ‘fall’ back.

Evening Standard

France’s Marine Le Pen questioned in court at EU embezzlement trial

Le Pen and her RN party have been accused of using European Parliament money to pay staff in France.

Al Jazeera

Marine Le Pen’s niece starts own party: What it means for French far right

Marion Marechal, 34, has launched Identite-Libertes, through which she hopes to strengthen France’s ‘national camp’.

Al Jazeera

Sparks Fly As Orban Berates EU 'Elites' In Parliament Trip

Hungary's leader Viktor Orban sent sparks flying at the European Parliament Tuesday as he told the EU to change tack or face "defeat" in Ukraine, and promised to pop the champagne if Donald Trump wins back the White House.

International Business Times

Starmer faces reality check over reset with Europe despite hailing ‘very productive’ talks

The PM came away from talks with commission president with plans for further talks this autumn followed by a summit early next year

The Independent UK

Le Pen's future in the balance as French far-right officials go on trial for alleged EU funds misuse

The stakes are high for Marine Le Pen as she and other officials from the French far-right party National Rally go on trial over accusations of embezzling European Union funds

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Russia rattles the nuclear sabre again, as Ukraine devastates its munitions

Ukraine may have destroyed three months’ worth of Russian ammunition in one night using its drones.

Radio France Internationale

How Eastern Europe is shaking up the EU's multicultural ambitions

The European Union is grappling with a widening divide over its identity, with a major report this week exposing tensions between ethnic nationalism and values centred on inclusivity and diversity. These two contrasting visions of Europe appear to be on a collision course, especially in newer members of the bloc.

France 24

EU Commission chief von der Leyen unveils new top team

After weeks of negotiations, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled her new top team, giving key economic portfolios to France, Italy and Spain. If approved by the European Parliament, the bloc's top brass will be charged with steering the EU's industrial agenda in the face of competition…

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European Commission chief unveils new team amid mounting challenges

Von der Leyen’s new team faces challenges like wars in Gaza and Ukraine, migration, and economic competitiveness.

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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.

Fortune

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.

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French EU Commissioner Resigns Amid Leadership Criticism

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

France 24

'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…

The Independent UK

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

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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