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EU should revise sanctions to ease aid in Syria - Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch urged the EU to review its sanctions on Syria, arguing they hinder humanitarian efforts and worsen economic hardship for Syrians.

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Erdoğan seizes meeting with von der Leyen to demand EU-Turkey upgrade

During her meeting with President Erdoğan, Ursula von der Leyen announced an additional €1 billion to support Syrian refugees in Turkey, which can be adapted "as things evolve on the ground."

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Disinformation falsely claims von der Leyen cancelled Romania election

Euronews' verification team has detected pro-Georgescu TikTok accounts falsely pinning responsibility for the cancelled second round of voting on the EU Commission chief.

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What to expect from new French Prime Minister Bayrou?

Last week, French president Emmanuel Macron appointed the centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister to address the country’s deep political crisis following the collapse of Michel Barnier’s government. Radio Schuman asks what will change in France with the appointment.

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EPP demands ‘urgent’ action as car makers lag on electrification

This week has seen a ratcheting up of pressure from the political right and car industry, which want the EU to ease regulations designed to cut emissions and promote a switch to electric vehicles.

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Commission proposes measures to boost farmers leverage in food chain

Mandatory written contracts and a new mediation mechanism are among the measures proposed by the Commission to address long-standing imbalances between farmers and buyers of primary products.

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The real work on Mercosur deal starts now, says French liberal MEP

Last week, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen signed the EU-Mercosur deal, despite opposition from France.

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Mercosur: what’s new, what's next in the deal?

The agreement reached by the European Commission contains new provisions which seek to respond to the opponents of the agreement. But the process that must follow the political agreement reached on Friday is far from a done deal for the European executive.

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Von der Leyen flies to Mercosur summit amid French political turmoil

While the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen landed in Uruguay to finalize the Mercosur agreement, France, in the midst of a political crisis, continues to voice its opposition to the trade agreement.

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Can France block the EU-Mercosur trade agreement?

Key negotiations on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement are set to begin Thursday in Uruguay. Meanwhile, France remains staunchly opposed to the deal and is actively working to rally a blocking minority to derail the agreement.

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Will the French government likely fall, and how will that hit Brussels

French prime minister Michel Barnier will face a no-confidence vote today that could topple his government and bring more chaos to the EU.

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Revealed: The new Commission's first strategic, policy initiatives

A leaked copy of Ursula von der Leyen's second EU executive's work programme reveals that clean industry and defence are on the agenda for the first 100 days, but also sets the path for other policy announcements in the months to come.

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Parliament gives Commission green light to start work

In this edition, we look at how Ursula von der Leyen gained approval for a second term in office by the narrowest of majorities, and dissect Hungary's child protection act.

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Euroviews. EU must work with cities to solve the housing crisis

We’ve heard the promises. Now it’s time to deliver. Housing is a fundamental right, and cities are ready to work with the EU to ensure every citizen has access to an affordable home, Kathrin Gaál and Renaud Payre write.

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Ribera slams EPP for injecting domestic politics, climate denial

Spain's Teresa Ribera was one of the 26 commissioners elected to join von der Leyen's new team yesterday with 370 votes. The powerful new competition and environment commissioner has criticised the EPP for its campaign against her, which she said brought domestic animus to EU affairs.

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What to expect from Ursula von der Leyen's second presidency

Russia's war on Ukraine, Donald Trump and the poor health of the European economy will define the start of Ursula von der Leyen's second presidency.

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Which MEPs backed Ursula von der Leyen’s second Commission term?

The German incumbent won a relatively narrow victory in her bid for a second mandate as European Commission President – and her support has all but vanished from countries such as France.

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MEPs give final approval to Ursula von der Leyen's new Commission

A majority of Members of the European Parliament gave on Wednesday the final approval to the new European Commission of Ursula von der Leyen.

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Why so many French MEPs are rejecting von der Leyen's commissioners

As MEPs vote to approve the upcoming European Commission, a significant proportion of those opposing von der Leyen's executive picks are French MEPs.

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EU watchdog blasts von der Leyen’s freebie Greek holiday

The incumbent Commission president has been accused of a conflict of interest in accepting hospitality from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, just days before MEPs decided whether to grant her a second term in office.