Europe News EU will have 400M COVID vaccine doses by June, says von der Leyen If no other vaccines are obtained in the meantime, that's only enough doses to inoculate fewer than half of the EU's 447 million population. 03/02/2021
Europe News EU threatens to block vaccine exports over AstraZeneca delivery delays "In the future, all companies producing vaccines against COVID-19 in the EU will have to provide early notification whenever they want to export vaccines to third countries," the bloc's Health Commissioner said following a call with AstraZeneca. 25/01/2021
Europe News Sweden opposes Brussels proposal for EU minimum wage guarantee Brussels is proposing to introduce a legal guarantee for a minimum wage in the EU but leave individual countries to determine how much it will be. 28/10/2020
Europe News EU begin legal action against Malta & Cyprus over 'golden passports' The schemes saw the EU countries grant nationality — and thereby freedom to move around the 27-member bloc — in exchange for money or investment. 20/10/2020
Europe News Hungary calls for EU's Jourova to quit over 'sick democracy' comment Orban's spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs said that Jourova's comments were "inappropriate and unacceptable". 29/09/2020
Europe News New EU migration pact aims to increase member state contributions The long-overdue migration and asylum policy is set to be unveiled with mandatory measures on how to manage migration. 23/09/2020
Europe News Summer holiday rescue package? EU set out plan to save your vacation With lockdowns being lifted and summer months approaching, the EU is looking at how citizens can safely travel - an issue critical for saving the tourism industry. 13/05/2020
Europe News EU Commission President offers 'heartfelt apology' to Italy, as MEPs debate coronavirus response "Too many were not there on time when Italy needed a helping hand at the very beginning" von der Leyen admitted during a debate with MEPs over the EU's coronavirus response. 16/04/2020
world news Ursula von der Leyen tells EU countries to share medical supplies The EU commision has a clear message for member states: medical equipment must be shared within the bloc. The commission President said no country has the capacity to produce on its own what will be needed to fight against coronavirus. 16/03/2020
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. 22/01/2020
Europe News 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. 20/12/2019
state of the union 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. 06/12/2019
Belgium Watch back: EU leaders mark 10 years since Treaty of Lisbon The new European Commission took power after being delayed one month. 01/12/2019
world news 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. 29/11/2019
Europe News 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. 29/11/2019
Europe News Ursula von der Leyen: 'Europe can shape the global order' Ursula von der Leyen's new picks for EU commissioners are going before MEPs. 27/11/2019
Europe News 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. 06/11/2019
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. 11/10/2019
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. 10/10/2019
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. 09/10/2019
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'. 04/10/2019
Europe News 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. 30/09/2019
Europe News EU commissioner Hahn defends 'European way of life' portfolio Johannes Hahn defended the controversial European way of life portfolio in an exclusive interview with Euronews' political editor Darren McCaffrey. 13/09/2019
Belgium 'European way of life': Was von der Leyen the first to use the term? Hint: The answer is no. 13/09/2019
Belgium Viktor Orban courts controversy with European Commission nominee László Trócsányi was the architect of many of Hungary's most controversial policies towards migration. 10/09/2019
Europe News 'Very relieved': Ursula von der Leyen scrapes Europe's top job But the first woman to hold Europe’s top job told Euronews that she was simply pleased to win after having only 13 days to convince MEPs. 17/07/2019
