Ahead of the vote on Thursday, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the commission, appeared before the European Parliament to defend herself against complaints about transparency.
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EU Parliament Elections: Key Takeaways
The voting across 27 members of the European Union was a gauge of popular political sentiment at an unsettling moment on the continent. The right did well, but the center held.
The E.U. Votes: What We’re Watching For
The main things to know as voters in 27 countries head to the ballot box to shape the next five years of European Union policies.
The E.U. Votes: What We’re Watching For
The main things to know as voters in 27 countries head to the ballot box to shape the next five years of European Union policies.
European Union 2024 Election: What to Know
Voters in all the 27 countries that make up the European Union are heading to polls in June to choose their representatives in the European Parliament.
Giorgia Meloni Solidifies Her Credentials in Europe
The Italian prime minister helped persuade the Hungarian leader, Viktor Orban, to go along with a landmark fund for Ukraine. It was a big moment for Europe. And for her.
Viktor Orban Pulls Hungary’s Ruling Party From Conservative E.U. Alliance
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary withdrew his party from the center-right grouping in the European Parliament, heading off a move to expel them over democratic backsliding at home.
What Should Europe Do About Viktor Orban and ‘Illiberal Democracy’?
Donald Tusk is leaving his job as European Council president, but he still faces the problem presented by his old friend, transformed by power and cynicism.
Top E.U. Coalition Suspends Party Led by Hungary’s Autocratic Leader
The move endangers the European Parliament’s most powerful political alliance — one that has shielded the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orban, as he has dismantled checks on his power.
E.U. Parliament Chief Asked to Step Down Over Divisive Remarks
Comments made at a ceremony commemorating Italian victims of World War II massacres led to calls for Antonio Tajani to resign.