Juncker and EU former colleagues heap praise on Michel Barnier as he gets the French PM nod
While he has receded from political life in recent years, the new French premier earned plenty of respect in Brussels as lead Brexit negotiator. Read More
Czechia floats plan to replace Russian gas supplies to eastern EU countries
Czechia’s trade minister and the likely next EU energy commissioner has urged the incumbent Kadri SImson and Berlin, Budapest, Bratislave and Vienna to intensify efforts to wean the bloc off…
Malta’s and Hungary’s Commission nominees face ‘tough’ grilling in Parliament – EPP | Radio Schuman
German MEP Peter Liese told Euronews he believes the 26 commissioner nominees will not enjoy a walkover when they are grilled by MEPs during their hearings, especially Hungary’s and Malta’s…
Surge in sinkholes in ‘Turkey’s granary’ endangers agriculture
Over 2,600 sinkholes in Turkey’s Konya Plain are threatening agriculture and residential areas, driven by drought and excessive water use. Read More
France’s new prime minister Michel Barnier promises to respond to ‘anger’ of the people
President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister on Thursday, hoping the Brexit negotiator and veteran conservative can work with the country’s bitterly divided legislature and end…
Man swept away in floodwater as heavy rainstorms batter parts of northern Italy
Scientists warn that the climate crisis is increasing the frequency of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, droughts, downbursts and flooding in Europe and around the globe. Read More
EU-donated mpox vaccines arrive in DRC after WHO declared health emergency
The 100,000 doses of the MVA-BN vaccine, manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic, have been donated through HERA, the EU’s agency for health emergencies. Read More
Italy: Raffaele Fitto’s road to the EU Commission nomination
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s party, Fratelli d’Italia (FDI), says Fitto stood out among other Commissioner candidates. Read More
Barnier’s big comeback: Brussels big wigs celebrate ‘master EU negotiator’ in French PM hot seat
Macron’s PM pick Michel Barnier’s erstwhile colleagues in Brussels are lining up to congratulate the political veteran on his return to the heart of European politics. Read More
Why did French President Emmanuel Macron choose Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as PM?
On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as the country’s new Prime minister. But will “Monsieur Brexit” be able to resolve France’s political deadlock? Read More