Jean-Claude Juncker
EU’s biggest losers hold Ursula von der Leyen’s fate in their hands
Commission president could be forced to rely on Greens and liberals to secure a second term, weeks after they were rejected by voters in the European election.
Juncker: Beware Trump’s ‘incomplete mind and flawed reasoning’
Le Pen accuses Macron of ‘administrative coup’
The secret, unwritten rules of the EU’s top jobs carve-up
Juncker’s advice to von der Leyen: You don’t need Meloni to keep your job
Who’s going to be the EU’s next top diplomat?
North Macedonia’s EU aspirations face bumpy ride after elections
Scholz and Macron to hold secret dinner in Paris ahead of Xi’s visit
The meeting comes days ahead of Chinese leader’s trip to France and tensions over potential EU car tariffs
Juncker’s chain-smoking made Theresa May ‘croak,’ Brexit book reveals
New book says the former UK PM was too polite to complain about EU Commission chief’s habit.
Former high priest of EU politics Selmayr finds higher calling in the Vatican
“The monster of the Berlaymont” has been nominated for a new role.
German industry dominates von der Leyen’s little black book
Lobbying disclosures show the private sector — especially German companies — had prime access to the Commission president.
Martin Selmayr gets his chance to return to Brussels
EU commissioners have decided they want the “monster of the Berlaymont” back in a newly created job.
Don’t give up the day job! Von der Leyen sets out election campaign rules for commissioners (including herself)
Document tells commissioners how to distinguish between their day jobs and campaigning for the European Parliament.
Ursula von der Leyen under pressure to confirm reelection bid
Announcement timing is source of contention for European Commission chief’s office.
Kroes files closed: EU no longer probing ex-Uber lobbyist
Leaked Uber messages detailed ex-digital commissioner’s advocacy efforts during her EU ‘cooling off’ period.
Selmayr ain’t welcome back in Brussels, EU officials say
Former top European official Martin Selmayr is looking for a new job.
Orbán to David Cameron: Great to have you back, buddy
‘Glad to see a friendly and familiar face in the arena of politics,’ Hungarian prime minister says.
EU Parliament chief to Ukraine: You should have ‘observer’ MEPs while you wait to join the bloc
Roberta Metsola suggests interim perks for countries nearing entry into the EU.
Ukraine’s top prosecutor vows to meet key EU membership conditions within months
Andrii Kostyn told POLITICO Kyiv will soon deliver on Brussels’ demands for fighting corruption, despite Russian attempts to sabotage the work.
EU capitals fume at ‘Queen’ von der Leyen
Diplomats accuse European Commission president of overreach amid a furor over her trip to Israel.
Benelux battle: How 3 ex-PMs could end up jostling for jobs
Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg often punch above their weight in Brussels, claiming powerful EU roles. That may be about to change.
Juncker: I fought Trump for 4 years
It was ‘hand-to-hand combat,’ says ex-Commission chief about former US president.
Juncker: Ukraine is totally corrupt
Former European Commission chief bashes Kyiv’s EU candidacy.
Von der Leyen won’t stand as MEP candidate in shot at second term
The European Commission president is sidestepping a campaign to be an EU lawmaker while remaining her party’s lead candidate.
Why EU speeches are so damn boring
And how Brussels can rescue the ancient art of oratory.
Vienna seeks to calm Selmayr ‘blood money’ furor
EU envoy faces European Commission rebuke for confronting Austria with difficult truths.
Šefčovič replaces Timmermans as EU Green Deal chief
The Green Deal commissioner was chosen to lead a left-wing alliance in the Netherlands’ November election.
Ursula von der Leyen’s going on vacation. Who’s she leaving in charge of the EU?
These five commissioners have drawn the short straw this summer.
Ursula von der Leyen is losing her team
The European Commission president is secretive and controlling. With a year of her term still to run, some of her commissioners have had enough.