Ursula von der Leyen
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G7 leaders to issue strong warning against China trade practices
EU presents China with clear way to avert EV duties — good luck with that
Join forces already, Orbán tells Meloni and Le Pen
Macron challenges French voters and spooks Brussels
The 23 kookiest MEPs heading to the European Parliament
Charles Michel’s new plan to destroy von der Leyen: Give the Greek PM her job
Europe’s hard right to VDL: We won, let’s unite
‘We cannot be a group that won the elections, that is now a huge group, and then not be included in basic negotiations,’ the ECR vice-chair told POLITICO.
Europe buys automakers time with Chinese EV tariffs. Has it saved them?
As the EU executive imposes tariffs on emissions-free cars, politicians are campaigning to save the internal combustion engine.
EU wants Azerbaijan to fuel Russian gas pipeline in Ukraine
The bloc had previously said it would let a Ukrainian gas transit deal with Russia expire at the year’s end.
EU election results loom over Ukraine aid discussions
After Ukraine skeptics gained seats in the European Parliament, Kyiv boosters seek to lock down weapons deals.
G7 leaders to talk both AI’s risks and opportunities at summit
National leaders will discuss how to both govern the technology and harness it for growth.
Can António Costa be EU Council president despite his legal woes?
The ex-prime minister of Portugal is the frontrunner for the presidency of the European Council, but he’s still under investigation in Lisbon.
Greens woo von der Leyen: We’re your only choice
The Greens say the EU’s top executive needs them to form a pro-European coalition — and claim they’ll make it worth her while.
Von der Leyen accused of power grab of €400B in regional cash
Centralizing control over funding to poorer areas could mean less money heading their way.
Court convicts 6 over Dutch crime reporter’s murder
Killers ambushed and shot Peter R. de Vries with “staggering” ease.
Biden aides wary but not worried about EU far-right election gains
Diplomats said they hoped the results would convince American leaders that they need to stay involved in transatlantic security issues.
The great EU top jobs puzzle is nearly solved
Too quick to be true? A strangely rapid consensus is emerging around the EU Top 4: Von der Leyen, Costa, Metsola and Kallas.
Germany launches 11th-hour bid to avert trade war with China
Germany wants the EU to set tariffs on electric vehicles at a low level to avoid severe retaliation from Beijing.
Danish PM Frederiksen: I’m not myself after being attacked
Mette Frederiksen said she is still suffering psychologically but will not resign.
Juncker’s advice to von der Leyen: You don’t need Meloni to keep your job
“The majority should not be extended to the parties of the extreme right,” said former Commission boss.
Von der Leyen pledges €1.4B for investments in Ukraine
Banks will be able to apply for EU budget support when investing in equity funds active in Ukraine, von der Leyen said.
How von der Leyen could still lose her job
If she can’t win over the entire centrist coalition, the EU’s top executive will need the Greens or even the hard right. Both options are fraught.
Charles Michel wants to ban Ursula von der Leyen from top job talks
European Council president does not want to invite Commission chief to informal EU leaders’ summit.
Macron’s loss in France boosts prospect of second term for von der Leyen
French president is unlikely to be a big disrupter in EU given his battles at home.
The weirdest things that happened on election night
Wrong results, wrong ballots and snap elections.
Russia mocks Macron following EU election defeat
“Macron and Scholz are clinging on to power with their last remaining strength,” says head of Russia’s State Duma.
5 things to know about the EU election results
After 185 million votes in 27 countries, POLITICO brings you up to speed.
Who won, who lost and who screwed up in the EU election
The far right had a good night. Others not so much.