European Union leaders nominated Ursula von der Leyen, Germany’s defense minister, for arguably the most powerful position in Brussels: president of the European Commission.
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Who Will Get E.U.’s Top Jobs? Bloc Must Decide How to Fill Them First
In typical European Union style, the bloc’s leaders even disagreed on the process they would follow to reach a decision.
E.U. Leaders Fail to Strengthen Climate Target
A proposal to reduce the 28-country bloc’s net carbon emissions to zero by 2050 failed when eastern countries that are heavily dependent on coal raised objections.
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.
Spain Blocks Jailed Catalan Leader From Joining European Parliament
The Supreme Court said that Oriol Junqueras would not be allowed to travel to Brussels until there was a verdict in his trial over Catalonia’s failed succession bid.
Trial of Catalan Independence Leaders Ends in Spain
The Spanish Supreme Court on Wednesday closed the trial of 12 leaders of the Catalan independence movement accused of staging a rebellion during their botched 2017 secession attempt.
Poland Marks an Anniversary, Not in Solidarity, but Division
Three decades after the first elections after Communism, a struggle over control of the narrative of the past could determine the country’s future.
Gaining Strength in Spain, Sánchez Emerges as Beacon for Socialism in Europe
The prime minister has completed a remarkable comeback, consolidating a victory in national elections with a strong showing for the European Parliament.
Gaining Strength in Spain, Sánchez Emerges as Beacon for Socialism in Europe
The prime minister has completed a remarkable comeback, consolidating a victory in national elections with a strong showing for the European Parliament.
Sure, the Populists Gained, but the Real Winners May Be for Europe
In a fragmented new European Parliament, President Emmanuel Macron of France’s pro-Europe forces and the Greens may have more leverage to influence both policy and personnel.