Von der Leyen set to reward France with bigger EU top job after …
WEB3 days ago · Von der Leyen set to reward France with bigger EU top role after Breton’s exit, French officials say The new French commissioner-designate could oversee parts of trade, research and innovation, economy and financial services and capital markets union.
5 takeaways on Ursula von der Leyen’s new Commission
WEB2 days ago · 3. Von der Leyen crowns herself the winner on gender despite lack of balance. Von der Leyen’s monthlong struggle to get a gender-balanced European Commission did not lead to an equal number of men and women on her team, despite her pressure on countries to send one male and one female candidate from each country.
France mourns its loss of influence in von der Leyen’s new …
WEB1 day ago · One day after now-former French Commissioner Thierry Breton resigned in a huff, five French officials bemoaned a loss of influence for Paris in Brussels after Ursula von der Leyen pitched a new team on Tuesday. "This says a lot about the loss of French influence that they weren't able to impose Breton," said a senior Commission official ...
France's Breton says he steps down as EU commissioner
WEB3 days ago · French European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton on Monday said he'd quit the bloc's executive body, publishing a picture of his resignation letter to Commission President Ursula von der...
Von der Leyen names new European Commission with focus on …
WEB2 days ago · Gender balance falls short, despite efforts. STRASBOURG, France, Sept 17 (Reuters) - European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday named a new team to lead the European Union's most ...
France's Breton resigns as EU commissioner in public clash with …
WEB3 days ago · French European commissioner Thierry Breton announced he was standing down from his role effective immediately Monday, publicly accusing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen...
France, Italy, Spain Win Key Roles in Von Der Leyen EU Team
WEB2 days ago · Ursula von der Leyen proposed sweeping portfolios for Italy and Spain, as well as a new role overseeing financial and industrial policy for France in her next European Commission.
Ursula von der Leyen reelected to a second 5-year term as …
WEBJul 19, 2024 · Lawmakers at the European Parliament have re-elected Ursula von der Leyen to a second 5-year term as president of the European Union’s executive commission. The re-election ensures leadership continuity for the 27-nation bloc as it wrestles with crises ranging from the war in Ukraine to climate change, migration and housing shortages. Read More
EU Commission boss von der Leyen elected for second term
WEBJul 18, 2024 · Ursula von der Leyen won a second term as president of the European Commission on Thursday after pledging to create a continental "defence union" and to stay the course on Europe's green ...
EU Commission Boss Von Der Leyen Elected for Second Term - U.S. News …
WEBJul 18, 2024 · After pledging to support Ukraine for as long as it takes in its fight against Russia, von der Leyen said Europe's liberty was at stake and that it must invest more in defence.