Now playing Next Europe News European Commission candidates approved ahead of final vote EU parliament chief David Sassoli has announced the candidates for the European Commission have been approved, setting up a final vote in the European Parliament. 21/11/2019
Now playing Next Europe News Who are Ursula Von de Leyen's picks for Romania, France and Hungary? The new European Commission president's nominees for Hungary, France and Romania have now been approved. 19/11/2019
Now playing Next state of the union COMMISSION IMPOSSIBLE In our State of the Union this week, we report that Hungary and the UK are the two outstanding countries with no confirmed EU commissioner. Meanwhile in Spain, political negotiations continue aimed at forming a government. Talks follow last Sundays inconclusive election result. 15/11/2019
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels launches legal action against UK over commissioner row Brussels accuses Britain of "breaching its EU Treaty obligations by not suggesting a candidate for the post of EU Commissioner." 14/11/2019
Now playing Next Europe News The Brief: Von der Leyen changes controversial portfolio After receiving criticism for the Protecting our European way of life portfolio, the president-elect has changed the title less than one month before she is due to take office. 14/11/2019
Now playing Next world news Von der Leyen changes title for migration portfolio after controversy The original name, "Protecting our European Way of Life," had sparked criticism for its far-right connotations. 13/11/2019
Now playing Next Europe News The Brief: Fragmented politics - the new norm for Europe? More than five months since the last federal elections Belgium is yet to form a government after a fragile coalition collapsed. This situation is far from unique. In fact, single party governments are now the exception all over the EU. Is this the new normal? 06/11/2019
Now playing Next Europe News Adina Valean approved as Romania's European Commissioner European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has approved European lawmaker Adina Valean as the commissioner-designate for Romania. 06/11/2019
Now playing Next Europe News The Brief: CAP controversy The European Commission had to defend itself and its CAP policies from criticism after the New York Times gave details about how oligarchs in Central Europe use EU funds for their circles. 04/11/2019
Now playing Next Europe News The Brief: the UK's last commissioner (probably) With Brexit another day, another delay and a new legal headache for a new Commission in the making. 29/10/2019
Now playing Next world news 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. 29/10/2019
Now playing Next Europe News The Brief: breaking the EU glass ceiling As Belgium gets its first female prime minister, we take a look at how many EU countries have female leaders (clue you can count on one hand). 28/10/2019
Now playing Next Europe News Team Ursula: new candidates face scrutiny New nominees, gender parity at risk - we look at how the new Commission is shaping up. 25/10/2019
Now playing Next Europe News The Brief: von der Leyen wants to move into Berlaymont Ursula von der Leyen suggests a residence next to her office during her term as Commission president. 23/10/2019
Now playing Next Europe News The Brief: fallout from Balkan enlargement stalemate "I would like to make a political comment at least only with what I believe. Let's be very careful with the Balkans. Don't let the Balkans get reBalkanised in the old way things were happening then," EU Commissioner Avramopoulos told reporters 16/10/2019
Now playing Next View Redefining the EU as more global is our best hope of counteracting great-power competition ǀ View Europe is recognising that great-power competition is back and that autopilot solutions, or knee-jerk reactions, are no more than the illusion of a plan. The game that Europe loves so much to play, multilateralism, is under threat. 11/10/2019
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Europe News EU Commission hearings: 'This is the first time that a French candidate has been rejected' France's nominee to become European Commissioner, Sylive Goulard, took a beating in the European Parliament. 89 committee members voted against her and only 29 in favour - ostensibly over ethical concerns for which she's being investigated. 10/10/2019
Now playing Next Europe News Gender equality in the new commission Gender parity in Team Ursula and a dedicated portfolio for Equality are seen as moves to strengthen the position of women in the EU, but will it be enough? 01/10/2019
Now playing Next 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
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