Who holds the economic power in von der Leyen’s new Commission?
Trade, competition, fiscal policy and the EU budget are among the most sought-after prizes on offer in the new EU executive. Euronews examines who is lined up to control key…
A new chapter: Irish government to subsidise school books
As cost-of-living pressures continue to pile up, the Irish government has an ambitious new strategy to ease the pains for parents of young learners: subsidise the cost of school books.…
Not-so-well-liked: Who are Europe’s most unpopular leaders?
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s approval rating has hit a new low of just 18%, according to a recent survey. In Europe, he is not alone. Read More
Moscow claims progress in Kursk amid Kyiv’s ‘propaganda’ accusations
Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed on Tuesday it had regained control of the village of Snagost. Prior to that, Zelenskyy said reality differed from “Russian state propaganda”. Read More
Von der Leyen’s team and their CVs: Meet the new European Commission
From journalists to diplomats, MEPs to reality TV stars, Euronews takes a peek behind the CVs at the 27 senior officials likely to lead the EU executive for the next…
European democracy is weakening, report warns
Even traditionally stable European countries are seeing the rule of law deteriorate as voter turnout and democratic legitimacy decline worldwide, International IDEA said, highlighting concerns over France, the Netherlands and…
Thousands of firefighters tackle deadly blazes in Portugal
Portugal is on high alert because of the fires, which have killed at least four and left scores injured. Read More
Ursula von der Leyen set to unveil proposal for next team of European Commissioners
The Commission chief is expected to give a first glimpse of the policy portfolios her 26-strong team of Commissioners will be asked to steer. Read More
Will Breton’s final salvo rock von der Leyen’s boat even further? | Radio Schuman
Breton publicly accused European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of “questionable governance” and secretly trying to replace him by asking France for a different name for her College. Will…
Eurobonds could finance EU air defence shield, leading think tank says
Ursula von der Leyen wants to protect Europe against Russian missile attacks, and building an Israel-style defence system could cost hundreds of billions. But new funding proposals from an influential…