Ursula von der Leyen named her choices for the European Commission as she navigates a host of challenges, including the rise of nationalist forces.
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Thierry Breton, Top E.U. Commissioner, Resigns, Citing ‘Questionable Governance’
The surprise resignation of Thierry Breton came after he accused Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, of pressuring France to nominate another candidate instead of him for commissioner.
East Germans Lean Toward Extremes in State Elections
The Alternative for Germany party was on course to win in Thuringia, according to projections, in what was seen as a worrying sign of the health of German democracy.
Push for Gender Equality in E.U.’s Top Roles Looks Set to Fall Short
Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, asked member countries to nominate both men and women for commission roles.
E.U. Court Rebukes European Commission Over Covid Vaccine Contracts
The court ruled that the European Commission wrongly withheld information, casting a shadow on its leader, Ursula von der Leyen, before a crucial vote on her future.
After France’s Election, the Far Right Is at a Crossroads
The National Rally’s campaign was marred by controversies that undercut its effort to convince voters that it was ready for power. Now, leaders are asking where the party goes from here.
France Learns a New Word: Ungovernable
Far from producing a “clarification,” President Emmanuel Macron’s snap election has yielded a muddle that could take months to sort out.
AfD Politician Björn Höcke Fined Again for Using Nazi Slogan
In his ruling against Björn Höcke, the judge said it was “essential that we counter the danger of old Nazi-era symbols from becoming acceptable again.”
How a Tiny Circle of Advisers Helped Prod Macron to Call France’s Snap Election
President Emmanuel Macron’s governing style has always been intensely top-down. But with far-right nationalists in France closing in on power, some believe he may have gone too far this time.
The Nation Resurgent, and Borders, Too
In France, as in the United States, feelings harden against immigrants, and President Emmanuel Macron and President Biden take note.