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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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'.

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.

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Euroviews. This shameful Europe ǀ View

Protection? To quote the definition of the Collins dictionary, this is a process “to prevent someone or something from being harmed or damaged”. The use of the word infers that The Other who moves, who asks for hospitality, who seeks a better life, [...] is a threat.

Belgium

Is Von der Leyen’s new commission team really ‘as diverse as Europe’?

“This is the team as diverse as Europe is, as strong as Europe is, those are dedicated men and women, and I’m looking forward to working with this team for Europe.”

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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.

Belgium

'European way of life': Was von der Leyen the first to use the term?

Hint: The answer is no.

United Kingdom

Your view: Is Juncker right to call Britons 'part-time Europeans'?

"The British since the very beginning were part-time Europeans, what we need are full time Europeans," Juncker told Euronews in an exclusive interview.

Belgium

Viktor Orban courts controversy with European Commission nominee

László Trócsányi was the architect of many of Hungary's most controversial policies towards migration.

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'Better be safe than sorry': EU prepared for no-deal Brexit

'Better be safe than sorry': European Commission spokeswoman on no-deal preparations

World

Your Call in full: Was Ursula von der Leyen the right choice?

-Was Ursula von der Leyen the right choice? -How will she handle Brexit negotiations? -Were Trump's tweets racist? Watch the final episode of Your Call's first season to hear what panellists and viewers had to say about these questions.

World

Your Call in full: Is Ursula von der Leyen qualifed?

Euronews' Darren McCaffrey was joined by MEPs to discuss Ursula von der Leyen's qualifications for the European Commission presidency. Watch the full episode for live coverage from Tuesday night's vote in Strasbourg.

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.