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Euroviews. Expensive medicines with doubtful benefits can be history – here is how ǀ View

A new EU law can help ensure that public money is channelled to best-in-class medicines. But only if member states stop dragging their feet.

United Kingdom

EU presidents sign UK withdrawal deal ahead of Brexit day

Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel have signed the Brexit deal on behalf of the European Commission and European Council, part of the process to ensure a smooth UK exit from the EU next week.

Switzerland

Watch: Von der Leyen vows EU will be 'more assertive' on world stage

She said the EU will lead in areas like climate change and data protection in order to become more assertive on the world stage.

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EU chief warns transition period for Brexit might have to be delayed

Von der Leyen says she has "serious concerns" about the limited time for negotiations between EU and UK after official leaving date and suggests Johnson reconsider his refusal to extend transition period.

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2019: Words of the Year

Brussels bureau chooses the words of the year 2019, from 'revuelta' to 'restauration', learn a new word to define the last 365 days in Europe.

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Out with the old, in with the new... Commission President

In this week's State of the Union Ursula von der Leyen finally takes the reins from Jean-Claude Juncker, in her first official work week.

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Euroviews. The EU’s “Green Deal” can’t be business as usual. Tackling the climate crisis must come first ǀ View

It’s time to call incremental change, when it comes to tackling our environmental and climate crises, dead. Plastic straw bans won’t cut it anymore – only a full-scale transformation of our economic system will do.

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Juncker hands over to Ursula von der Leyen

Jean-Claude Juncker gave his successor a symbolic ceremonial bell but joked that it was "absolutely useless."

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Portrait of Juncker unveiled as he hands over to Von der Leyen

"No one has cared for Europe as much as you have," von der Leyen told her predecessor. "Jean-Claude Juncker and Europe will always go together."

Belgium

Watch back: EU leaders mark 10 years since Treaty of Lisbon

The new European Commission took power after being delayed one month.

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Watch back: EU chief Juncker gives last news briefing

Jean-Claude Juncker gives his last news briefing before Ursula von der Leyen takes over as Commission President.

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Watch back: Change in leadership at top of European Union

Donald Tusk is replaced as President of the European Council by former Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel.

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Ursula von der Leyen: 'Europe can shape the global order'

Ursula von der Leyen's new picks for EU commissioners are going before MEPs.

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Von der Leyen reminds Johnson of 'obligation' to nominate commissioner

The future president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has reminded UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson of duty to nominate new commissioner.

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EU Commissioner nominations from France and Hungary approved

The French businessman and Hungarian diplomat must still be approved by the MEPs, while the Romanian nomination remains vacant.

Europe News

Commission interrupted: three candidates rejected could delay new team

Ursula von der Leyen might struggle to take over the EU Commission on November 1st. With three designated commissioners rejected by the European Parliament, the risk of delay of the appointment of the new Commission is more realistic than ever.

Belgium

France's Sylvie Goulard rejected by members of European parliament

Goulard was the victim of a "political game", the French president's office said.

Europe News

The Brief: Brexit extension fatigue and Commissioners in the clear

In this edition we ask two MEPs whether the UK should be granted another extension, and also look at who got the greenlight at to take a seat in the next European Commission.

Europe News

The Brief: Day 4 - Commissioner hearings - the rough and the smooth

In this edition of the The Brief we look at how the French candidate Sylvie Goulard had a tough time in her hearing to take over the Internal Market dossier, while we also profile the man who is set to protect 'our European way of life'.

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How does the European Parliament confirm the incoming Commission?

Before incoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen takes over on November 1, MEPs will scrutinise those nominated to be in her top team.