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Why did Hungary and Italy vote down EU top jobs?

The Conservative duo slammed the nomination process to elect EU high-level positions as undemocratic and misaligned with the outcome of the EU elections, which saw the right wing gaining prominence in the European Parliament.

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What is Meloni's strategy in Brussels?

From kingmaker to troublemaker — Italian Prime Minister may have time to beef up her strategy in the pursuit of a significant European Commission portfolio before the first European Parliament plenary in July.

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EU top jobs have been decided, what’s next?

With European leaders agreeing on the three names to fill the EU's top jobs, the wheels have been set in motion for the next five years in the European Union. What comes next?

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Can von der Leyen muster majority backing of European Parliament?

Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's reappointment by the European Council proceeded as smoothly as expected, with the attention now turning to the European Parliament, where she must secure the necessary votes to seal a new mandate.

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Climate action back in EU’s policy priorities for the next term – leak

Idea of scrapping green priorities unveiled in a previous leak unleashed backlash from environmentalists and lawmakers but a new leak on the Strategic Agenda reveals EU leaders' intention to continue pushing for EU climate action.

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EU Summit: Top jobs deal sealed but Meloni and Orbán voice opposition

The trio of candidates were approved by leaders on Thursday, although no candidate secured unanimous backing according to multiple diplomatic sources.

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Meloni contests ‘undemocratic’ EU top jobs talks, mulling abstention

Exclusion from a preliminary deal to allocate the bloc's top jobs following June's elections has enraged Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni who’s now considering formally abstaining from the decision, according to media reports.

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Hayer heading off ALDE challenge for EU liberals leadership

ALDE, the largest of the three political forces that make up the centrist Renew Europe, has been eyeing the French leadership of the grouping since the June election result - and now has a name in mind for the role: MEP João Cotrim de Figueiredo.

Belgium

Could Enrico Letta be Macron's trump card against Meloni?

Former Italian PM's candidacy for European Council president could be Macron's secret weapon in the struggle against Meloni's bid for one of the EU's top jobs in Brussels.

Europe Decoded

Defence commissioner role needs industrial policy focus - analysts

The puzzle of who will get the EU's next top jobs is still unfolding, as is the reshuffling of portfolios for the coming mandate, which could include a European defence commissioner - but what powers could this figure get? Could it clash with the foreign policy chief?

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Greens invite EPP to clear its head before coalition talks

The new leadership of the Greens group at the European Parliament offered to back Ursula von der Leyen’s bid at the helm of the EU Executive but wants less ambiguity from her party on the Green Deal’s future.

Europe Decoded

How does the European Parliament group shuffle work? Five golden rules

As the European People's Party kicks off the group constitution season today, Euronews considers some ground rules European party leaders should follow for canny group forming.

Italy

Meloni steadies her hand as she eyes key EU commission portfolios

The Italian premier is about to trigger an offensive to get a top commission for her country. Economy, competition, defence, and migration are all on her wishlist. Is this the European "art of the deal"?

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Can Ursula von der Leyen manage a more fragmented EU?

Navigating a more political Commission and more difficult nomination process will be tricky for all involved, but it clearly shows that the outcome of the European Parliament elections now matters and has an impact on what happens in Brussels, Dr Catherine E. De Vries writes.

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No political deal on EU top jobs after leaders' meeting in Brussels

Despite hopes leaders would strike a preliminary agreement on a trio of nominations for the major positions of power in Brussels, the meeting ended with no agreement.

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Who will be the EU's next leaders?

EU head of states will discuss who will lead the EU for the next five years, among other things, over dinner during an informal summit this evening

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Which countries' parties will dominate the European Parliament?

The race for influence over Brussels future agenda and the key portfolios has started. Italy and Germany are top dogs in the EU’s most influential political groups – but where is France?

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EU leaders meet to divvy up top jobs. These are the frontrunners

The tricky distribution of top jobs is the next chapter after the elections to the European Parliament.

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Von der Leyen to recuse herself as leaders discuss EU top jobs

Following the elections to the European Parliament, the 27 leaders are set to haggle over the bloc's political leadership for the next five years.

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Election aftermath - MEPs to watch on economic and financial policy

The European Parliament is establishing new political groups and leadership, with the first constituent plenary session on 16-19 July - Euronews has earmarked MEPs likely to shape economic and finance policy in the new assembly.