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Who holds the economic power in von der Leyen’s new Commission?
Trade, competition, fiscal policy and the EU budget are among the most sought-after prizes on offer in the new EU executive. Euronews examines who is lined up to control key posts, and which embarrassing revelations might trip them up.
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Will Breton's final salvo rock von der Leyen's boat even further?
Breton publicly accused European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of "questionable governance" and secretly trying to replace him by asking France for a different name for her College. Will von der Leyen's troubles end soon, or will they only worsen?
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Eurobonds could finance EU air defence shield, leading think tank says
Ursula von der Leyen wants to protect Europe against Russian missile attacks, and building an Israel-style defence system could cost hundreds of billions. But new funding proposals from an influential Brussels think tank are likely to raise hackles in frugal EU members such as Germany.
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Thierry Breton’s seven most memorable moments
After an eventful five years, the EU’s most colourful commissioner is leaving Brussels. From fighting Elon Musk to buying COVID-19 vaccines, and challenging his boss to announcing the death of NATO, Euronews takes you through some career highlights.
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Will Slovenia's political bickering at home delay the new Commission?
Opposition efforts to delay formal adoption of Slovenia's Marta Kos as Commission nominee could impede the timing on the formation of the next EU executive. But the head of the Slovene EPP delegation has told Euronews that she's an unacceptable choice.
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Commissioner pick unacceptable due to secret police links: Slovene EPP
Head of Slovenia's European People’s Party (EPP) delegation told Euronews that the choice of Marta Kos is totally unacceptable to the European People's Party to which she belongs, citing experience and alleged links to the former Yugoslav secret police.
