The Latest Breaking News from Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission president reveals team after extensive negotiations and balancing, including nominating women and representing centre-right parties

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is getting ready to present her new team for the next five-year tenure at the head of the bloc

French European commissioner Thierry Breton announced he was standing down from his role effective immediately Monday, publicly accusing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of having tried to block him from being reappointed. Breton, one of the most influential figures in Brussels, has taken a strong line against some…

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.