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Targeting citizens based on their political views is illegal, said EU data watchdog

The EU Commission was found to illegally target citizens with ads using sensitive personal data based on their political views, the European Data Protection Supervisor's decision can reveal.

TechRadar

Ukraine war 'leading nowhere'; give diplomacy a chance: Ex-EU Commission chief Juncker

Talking Europe sits down with one of the most high-profile EU Commission presidents of modern times, Jean-Claude Juncker, who was in office from 2014 to 2019. He shares his thoughts on Ursula von der Leyen's second European Commission and the challenges facing Europe, from migration to Ukraine and the Middle…

France 24

France's Breton resigns as EU commissioner in public clash with Ursula von der Leyen

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 of having tried to block him from being reappointed. Breton, one of the most influential figures in Brussels, has taken a strong line against some…

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Von der Leyen 2.0 Commission takes shape: Gender parity under scrutiny amid big political in-tray

It hasn’t been smooth sailing this summer for Ursula von der Leyen, who was voted in as EU Commission president for a second term in July. She had asked national capitals to put forward two candidates for her new Commission, one female and one male, so that she could ensure…

France 24

EU warns Elon Musk over X compliance—he fires back with vulgar 'Tropic Thunder' meme

The EU Commission forced to defend claims a strongly worded letter to Elon Musk was proof Brussels is interfering in U.S. elections.

Fortune

Macron must 'admit he lost the election': Left group co-president Manon Aubry

The EU Commission president has won a comfortable majority from MEPs for a second term, but the Left bloc remains resolutely opposed to Ursula von der Leyen. We speak to Manon Aubry, the co-president of the Left group, about why she voted against von der Leyen, while also discussing international…

France 24

Orban cannot act in Europe’s name, Renew Europe chief Valérie Hayer says

Talking Europe speaks to the head of the centrist Renew group in the European Parliament, Valérie Hayer, who recently led the EU election campaign in France on behalf of President Macron’s political bloc. We dissect the all-important vote on July 18 on Ursula von der Leyen’s potential second term as…

France 24

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EU anti-encryption crusaders seek to turn your digital devices into spyware

As the EU Commission considers making digital devices monitorable at all times, including smartphones and cars, experts warn against mass surveillance.

TechRadar

European Union Elections: Far-Right Parties Gain Momentum

EU parliamentary elections witness rise of far-right parties challenging traditional center forces. Italy's PM Meloni emphasizes importance amid violence a...

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EU Commission President Announces Humanitarian Sea Corridor To Gaza

A charity ship is departing for Gaza to establish a humanitarian sea corridor, delivering aid to address ongoing crises.

France 24

Germany's von der Leyen seeks second term as head of the EU Commission

Germany's Ursula von der Leyen will seek a second term as head of the European Union's powerful Commission in a move that could make her the most significant politician representing the bloc's 450 million citizens in a over a generation.

WEKU

Jacques Delors, architect of the modern EU and 'Mr. Europe,' dies at 98

A Paris bank messenger's son, Delors became the visionary and builder of a more unified Europe in his momentous decade as chief executive of the European Union.

International Business Times

Former EU Commission President Jacques Delors Dies At 98

Jacques Delors, a former head of the EU Commission and key figure in the creation of the euro currency, has died, his daughter Martine Aubry told AFP on Wednesday.

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The Independent UK

Jacques Delors, architect of the modern EU and ‘Mr. Europe,’ dies aged 98

Jacques Delors, who transformed Europe in his momentous decade as chief executive of the European Union's executive branch, has died in Paris

The Guardian - UK

EU climate chief: China must help fund rescue of poorer nations hit by disaster

Gulf petrostates must also pay for relief, warns EU commissioner Wopke Hoekstra in the run-up to the Cop28 summit

France 24

'We have a historic opportunity to get it right on migration': EU Commission VP Schinas

Talking Europe hosts one of the EU Commission's vice-presidents, Margaritis Schinas, who is in charge of overseeing the promotion of the European Way of Life. That includes fighting anti-Semitism, racism and discrimination in various forms. Schinas also coordinates the Commission's work on the Migration and Asylum Pact, which is entering…

The Guardian - UK

European enlargement in ‘common interest’, Von der Leyen tells EU parliament – as it happened

EU Commission president says there is ‘sense of urgency to unite European family’ as Ukraine and Moldova take first step towards joining

The Independent UK

Montenegro gets new government, promises to unblock EU integration as EU Commissioner visits

Montenegro’s new government has been confirmed, with the prime minister promising to unblock the Balkan nation’s stalled European Union integration process as a top EU official is set to hold talks in the small NATO member country

France 24

Supporting Israel and the Palestinians: EU's impossible tightrope walk

Almost a month into the war between Israel and Hamas, the European Union is still struggling to speak with one voice. While EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed unconditional support for Israel, some of her own staff have signed a letter criticising her position, along with employees…

The Independent UK

Von der Leyen does ‘not speak for Ireland’ on Israel-Hamas conflict

The Irish president joined criticism of the EU Commission leader’s comments on the Middle East conflict.

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