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Von der Leyen makes her pitch to MEPs in Strasbourg
After groups like the Greens publicly announced they would not be supporting Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission last week, she had one last debate with MEPs on Tuesday morning in Strasbourg. Read here to find out the ideas she pitched to appeal to all political groups.
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Analysis: How well did Von der Leyen do in her pitch for EU top job?
Von der Leyen spoke about what she called Europe's duty to save lives in the Mediterranean, citing the 17,000 people drowned there in the last 5 years. She promised a new migration pact to tackle the problem, as well as a carbon-neutral Europe by 2050 and a boost for unity across the continent.
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Ursula von der Leyen makes rounds through political groups
European Commission President candidate Ursula von der Leyen is meeting with several political groups in Brussels to try and gain their support before MEPs vote on her position in Strasbourg next week. Her most anticipated meeting comes with the Greens on Tuesday afternoon.
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Marathon summit leaves Strasbourg reeling
The week was marked by controversies of behind-closed door deals and democratic deficits as EU leaders chose the next nominees to lead the continent into the next five years. It was also the first week new MEPs took up their seats and a fair few rhetorical fireworks ensued.
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The Brief: New European Parliament sets priorities
The newly-elected Parliament has been confronted with challenges during their time in Strasbourg. Meanwhile, Brexit party MEPs are making their voices heard and organisations are calling for the EU to become a federal state. All this and more on the Brief from Brussels.
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First EU Parliament plenary session taking place today since elections
It's back to school at the European Parliament as the first plenary session takes place today since the EU May's elections. Old faces are returning to the corridors of power and new ones are trying to find their way around. Some who never thought they'd be back, have unexpectedly returned.
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Red to green and fresh faces to burst the Brussels Bubble
This week the left-wing had a good week as the Social Democats swept the polls in Denmark, new MEPs continue to arrive in Brussels, we me a doctor who treated migrants arriving in Lampedusa and we also look ahead to next week.
