High noon for von der Leyen as she faces Strasbourg standoff
The European Parliament votes Thursday whether to topple the European Commission, with several political groups split. Read More
Greenland is not seeking to join the EU and will not be part of the US, PM Nielsen tells Euronews
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen addressed the European Parliament on Wednesday, calling for closer cooperation with the EU. “We are not going to join another country”, he told journalists Read…
When is a sausage no longer a sausage? European Parliament answers after long grilling session
The European Parliament has voted to ban meat-related terms like “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based products, prompting backlash from consumer and environmental groups. Read More
Russia is waging a ‘grey zone campaign’ against Europe, warns von der Leyen
“Every square centimetre of our territory must be protected,” Ursula von der Leyen told MEPs in Strasbourg on Wednesday after a string of Russian incursions into European airspace. Read More
I’m the clearest defender of Israel in Brussels, Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says
On the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on Israel, Johann Wadephul praised himself of being “the one who always stands most clearly on Israel’s side” when he is surrounded…
France’s woes not yet ringing alarm bells across EU but worries keep rising
France is the EU’s second-largest economy and concerns are growing that a prolonged deadlock could negatively impact the eurozone’s economy. Read More
European Parliament rejects Hungary’s request to lift MEP Magyar, Salis and Dobrev’s immunities
PM Viktor Orbán’s main political challenger Péter Magyar and former activist Ilaria Salis will not face Hungarian prosecutors, as the European Parliament expressed concerns about the independence of Hungarian justice.…
Finland adopts an all-society model to build national defence
Defence is a hot topic in Europe, with Finland’s all-encompassing policy involving the public and private sectors, households and the military, offering a model for others. Read More
EU considers new plan to restrict movements of Russian diplomats
If approved, the system would oblige Russian diplomats to notify in advance their intention to travel to or transit through another member state. Read More
Votes of confidence: Which political groups will defend von der Leyen?
The European Commission is set to survive the two motions of censure to be voted on Thursday. But its support could shrink even more. Read More