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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

Von der Leyen calls for more EU defence spending after narrow election victory

European Commission president says average spending in Europe is 1.9% of GDP, while Russia’s is 9%

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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

European parliament reaches deal on approving von der Leyen’s top team

European Commission should take office on 1 December after centre-right EPP and Socialists forge compromise

The Guardian - UK

For the first time in its history, we could be looking at a genuinely rightwing European Union

Ursula von der Leyen knows that her new commission will need support from the kind of hard-right parties it once swore to shun, says Alberto Alemanno of HEC Paris

The Guardian - UK

'Devil Is In The Details,' EU Chief Says Of S.America Trade Deal

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday "the devil is always in the details" as she spoke of a budding South America trade deal that France has vowed to block at all costs.

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Donald Trump advisor warns UK to prioritise US above 'socialist' European Union if it wants trade deal

Britain urged to align with America as president elect threatens global trade war

Evening Standard

Italy’s Albania asylum deal has become a political disaster for Giorgia Meloni

Pact hailed as EU migration breakthrough in tatters after judges rule asylum seekers must be transferred to Italy

The Guardian - UK

EU chief taps Estonia's Kallas and France's Séjourné as EU Commission VPs

Estonia's ex-prime minister Kaja Kallas and France's ex-foreign minister Stéphane Séjourné are among six vice-presidents chosen by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen to lead her new European Commission. They are set to face scrutiny from lawmakers in Brussels on Tuesday during the final day of a week-long confirmations hearings…

Radio France Internationale

EU Top Team Heavyweights Face Parliament Test

The heavyweights of the EU's new top team are to be quizzed by lawmakers in Brussels on Tuesday during confirmation hearings that are set to lay bare political dividing lines within the bloc.

International Business Times

EU leaders vow to make bloc more competitive in face of Trump threat

Budapest meeting finds consensus on need to raise growth and productivity as ‘America first’ protectionism looms

The Guardian - UK

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest hear calls for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty

The Guardian - UK

Why Donald Trump’s return is a disaster for Europe

We face the prospect of a debilitating trade war – and an emboldened Putin. The EU and UK must now work together, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

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Von der Leyen’s Cop29 absence sends ‘fatal signal’, say watchers

MEPs express concern for EU climate leadership as commission head confirms she will miss Baku summit

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European Leaders Congratulate Trump On US Presidential Victory

European leaders congratulate Donald Trump on his US presidential victory, emphasizing strong ties and alliances. Leaders from various countries express su...

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Vladimir Putin has no plans to congratulate Trump as Europe's leaders hail victory

Donald Trump has snatched a second term in the Oval Office, causing worry in Europe.

The Guardian - US

US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania

Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed

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International Business Times

First Candidates Grilled In Parliament Test For EU Top Team

Lawmakers began grilling would-be members of the next European Commission Monday, with a personal tale of bereavement bringing unexpected poignancy to the start of hearings to confirm Ursula von der Leyen's top team.

The Independent UK

Moldova’s pro-EU president Maia Sandu wins close run-off election amid Russian meddling claims

Her win comes as Moldova’s EU membership efforts in wake of Ukraine invasion gain momentum

The Independent UK

EU leader denounces Russia's 'hybrid war' aiming to destabilize Western Balkan democracies

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has denounced Russia’s hybrid attacks against democracies, saying the European Union is fighting daily to debunk misinformation

The Independent UK

EU Commission chief promises Bosnia flood aid, support for reform on membership path

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised support for Bosnia as the troubled Balkan country struggles with reform needed to advance toward membership in the European Union

The Independent UK

EU Commission chief urges North Macedonia's political parties to cooperate on accession push

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has told North Macedonia it needs to make progress on constitutional changes if it's to advance its bid to join the European Union

The Independent UK

EU stays on the sidelines over migrant deal between Italy and Albania

A top European Union official has refused to be drawn on an opinion of an agreement between Italy and Albania to process some migrants in centers set up in the tiny Western Balkan country, saying only that it was being closely monitored

International Business Times

EU Chief Starts Balkans Tour, Says Enlargement 'Top Priority'

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday pledged that membership expansion would be high on the Brussels agenda, as she arrived in Albania at the start of a tour of six Balkan nations hoping to join the bloc.

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