The former German defense minister, Ursula von der Leyen, will face an array of global challenges and the bloc’s own internal divisions.
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
General Calls Rushed Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan a ‘Strategic Mistake’
Gen. Mark A. Milley’s comments came during his Senate confirmation hearing for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Who Got the E.U.’s Top Jobs
A German supporter of a “United States of Europe,” a French power broker, a Belgian coalition-builder and a Spanish socialist will try to lead the European Union through complex times.
The E.U. Has 4 Main Chiefs. What Do They Do?
The race to name the presidents of the four institutions that run the European Union is on. Here’s what each of institution does, and why it matters.
Crisis in Moldova Deepens as Court Forces Out President
The ousting of Igor Dodon deepened a standoff between rival parties over the formation of a government. His successor called new elections for September.
In Kazakhstan, 500 Detained After Protesting Vote Seen as Shoo-In
Demonstrators took to the streets to denounce the election to replace Nursultan Nazarbayev, whose handpicked successor was expected to win easily.
A Latter-Day Lawrence of Arabia Shakes Up Britain’s Tories
Rory Stewart, a dark-horse candidate for prime minister, has hijacked the contest with a goofy internet campaign — and an eloquent plea for compromise.
John Bercow Vows to Stay as Speaker, Asserting Parliament’s Brexit Role
The possibility that Britain’s next prime minister might lead the country out of the European Union without a withdrawal deal sets up a constitutional confrontation.
Sebastian Kurz, Austrian Leader, Is Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
Lawmakers withdrew their support of the charismatic young chancellor and his caretaker government, adding to the political disarray.
Brexit ‘Red Lines’ Became a Trap for Theresa May
Initially seen as a “safe pair of hands” to deliver Brexit, she ultimately failed to convey any convincing vision of a future for Britain outside the European Union.