Ursula von der Leyen tightens grip before unveiling her team
When outspoken French Commissioner Thierry Breton resigned from the European Commission with immediate effect, he publicly condemned his (now-former) boss for her “questionable governance.” In a letter posted on social media, he accused von der Leyen of going behind his back to French President Emmanuel Macron to have him replaced.
How von der Leyen made sure the next commission dances to her tune
Ursula von der Leyen will present her new commissioners today. Interest is bound to switch from the personalities to the portfolios — which will signal what the most powerful European Commission president since Jacques Delors wants to prioritise in her second term, writes Andy Bounds.
Former Estonian PM Kaja Kallas expected to take over for European Union foreign policy chief, whom Israel's FM has called ...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, High ...
Even the EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, dared to issue a rare public rebuke, questioning von der Leyen’s entitlement to represent EU views on foreign policy. Such open dissent underlines ...
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The move is a response to the geopolitical urgency of enlargement and the EU's spiralling reputation in its southern ...
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Michel tries to thwart Ursula von der Leyen's re-election as President of European CommissionPresident of the European Council Charles Michel is allegedly trying to thwart Ursula von der Leyen's re-election ... replacing Josep Borrell, with whom he has a good relationship.
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