European Parliament election 2024
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France deepens military ties with Germany, Poland ahead of risky snap election
Don’t be ‘greedy’ in top jobs brawl, Xavier Bettel warns EU conservatives
Macron’s top MEP faces challenge for Renew group leadership
Von der Leyen feels the squeeze as EU liberals implode
Germany’s Scholz ‘concerned’ over prospect of far-right win in France
Former Czech PM Andrej Babiš quits liberal Renew group in EU Parliament
Round 2! Von der Leyen, Meloni and the battle for Brussels top jobs
EU leaders scramble to agree on 4 names to fill the bloc’s most senior roles at next week’s summit.
MEGA shift in the EU’s balance of power
Almost two weeks after the EU election, there is still a lot of political manoeuvring going on — both in Brussels and in national capitals. First, POLITICO’s …
Fresh setback for Renew as 5 MEPs choose Greens
Volt’s 5 MEPs say Greens are ‘more credible’ than Renew on fighting right-wing populists.
Right-wing ECR group becomes EU Parliament’s third-largest force
Meloni’s ECR edges out Macron’s Renew, as groups battle to grow.
France risks IMF, Commission oversight if Macron loses, finance minister warns
Bruno Le Maire raises the specter of financial disaster for France if President Emmanuel Macron’s opponents win this month’s snap election.
14 MEPs vie to join European People’s Party in European Parliament
If all 14 join the EPP will retain its projected size of 190 MEPs.
Whatever happened to the climate kids?
After Greens suffered bruising losses in the European Parliament election, some say tired and divided climate activists have lost their way.
EU leaders fail to agree on von der Leyen’s second term
High hopes of deal on top jobs dashed as heads of state and government squabble over appointments.
France is ‘going to the dogs,’ Macron’s inner circle despairs
In their hour of greatest need for a liberal successor to the country’s president, France’s centrists are in panicky disarray.
French far right pulls manifesto that included controversial Russia, NATO plans
The now-deleted documents proposed a closer “alliance” with Russia and exiting NATO.
Rogue Austrian minister burns bridges to save EU nature law
Cue the lawsuits, potential fines, dueling allegations — and, for Leonore Gewessler, a great campaign ad.
EU leaders discuss top jobs at high-stakes summit
National leaders are in Brussels to discuss who they want to head up the main EU institutions.
Poland’s ex-oil boss heads where prosecutors can’t reach him: Brussels
Daniel Obajtek’s case also a first test for how the new European Parliament will deal with rule of law issues.
Why Europe’s young people are voting far right
Their grandparents ushered in the sexual revolution. Today’s youth want to turn back the clock to 1950.
Von der Leyen buries report slamming Italy as she seeks Meloni’s vote
European Commission president trying not to stir the pot on media freedom, four officials said.
Newly elected MEP Ilaria Salis returns to Italy from detention in Hungary
With her election to the European Parliament, the anti-fascist activist gained immunity from charges relating to an alleged attack on neo-Nazis.
Momentum grows for quick von der Leyen deal ahead of Monday summit
EU leaders meet on Monday to discuss top Brussels jobs in the wake of the European election.
Top EU jobs deal is possible next week, says Macron
EU leaders are meeting on Monday to discuss top jobs.
Join forces already, Orbán tells Meloni and Le Pen
Hungarian leader’s comments come after the French far-right leader pitched a united front to Italy’s prime minister.