Radio Schuman Talking to the first-timer MEPs: what are their plans? In the first plenary at the European Parliament, over 50% of MEPs are entering the Strasbourg chamber for the first time. Today, 18 July, the European Parliament will decide whether to elect Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president. 18/07/2024
Europe News Von der Leyen's future faces crunch vote in the European Parliament The president of the European Commission needs an absolute majority of lawmakers to back her bid for a second term. 18/07/2024
Europe News Several EU countries protest Commission's boycott of Hungary The European Commission's announcement on Monday was not well received in some EU capitals, according to two diplomatic sources consulted by Euronews. 17/07/2024
Europe News Von der Leyen Commission loses COVID vaccine transparency case Von der Leyen's Commission has lost a controversial vaccines contracts transparency case on the eve of a crucial vote in the European Parliament to confirm her nomination as Commission President. 17/07/2024
Radio Schuman How far will the EU go to boycott Orbán? The European Commission has cancelled its anticipated trip to Budapest in association with the Hungarian presidency. How far will other institutions follow with similar measures? 17/07/2024
Europe News ECR undecided ahead of von der Leyen's reelection vote The European Commission president must gain the backing of the European Conservatives and Reformists group to secure her second term. 16/07/2024
Europe News Von der Leyen confirmation vote, Newsletter This week's key events presented by senior health and food reporter Gerardo Fortuna 16/07/2024
Radio Schuman How will the centre-right manage key votes in the European Parliament? The European Parliament is set to elect its president and vice-presidents today in the first plenary session in Strasbourg after the European elections. 16/07/2024
Europe News European Commission boycotts Hungarian presidency over Orbán's trips Speculation about a boycott has been rife in Brussels since Orbán returned from his controversial visits to Moscow and Beijing. 15/07/2024
Europe News What to expect from the first plenary session after the EU elections Roberta Metsola, support for Ukraine and Ursula von der Leyen will be the main topics of the first plenary session since the June elections. 15/07/2024
Estonia Estonia's PM Kallas steps down to become EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has been at the helm of the Baltic nation for three and a half years and has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine. 15/07/2024
Radio Schuman How is the behind-the-scenes horse trading in the EU Parliament going? MEPs will gather for the first time in Strasbourg after the European election occurred in early June. They will elect the next president of EU Commission. 15/07/2024
Europe Decoded The 11 moments that defined Ursula von der Leyen's presidency She made history when she was elected the first female president of the European Commission. Now she's down for a rerun. 15/07/2024
Health news EU Court to rule on vaccine controversy ahead von der Leyen’s vote Ursula von der Leyen will seek European Parliament's backing for her appointment as Commission chief next week, but an unexpected ruling arriving from Luxembourg could stymie proceedings. 12/07/2024
Europe News Green vote could make or break von der Leyen’s bid for second term EU government leaders have overwhelmingly backed German former defence minister Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the European Commission. Now she needs to convince MEPs. 12/07/2024
Radio Schuman How will the opening European Parliament session play out? The European Parliament will gather for the first time since European elections in Strasbourg next week, and will elect the new president of the European Commission. 12/07/2024
Europe Decoded Analysis: Five ideas for EU governance reform After five years of a 'geopolitical Commission' that introduced a large tranche of new legislation, the EU must now adapt and equip itself for an era of implementation and enforcement, say analysts — but how? Here are five innovative ideas proferred by think tanks ahead of the new mandate. 11/07/2024
Europe News Von der Leyen promises Liberals 'no cooperation' with Meloni Renew Europe currently has 76 MEPs, which Ursula von der Leyen needs to secure the confirmation for a second mandate. 10/07/2024
Radio Schuman What would Labour victory mean for UK-EU relations? The UK will elect a new government on Thursday (4 July) with the Labour party predicted to win a landslide victory over the Conservatives. 04/07/2024
Europe News Von der Leyen's re-election dilemma: Look right or turn green? The Green group in the European Parliament claims it offers European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's only safe path to re-election. 03/07/2024