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European People’s party declines to sign letter condemning far-right political violence

Commitment of Ursula von der Leyen’s party to fighting destructive forces is in question, say signatories

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024

Ursula von der Leyen is now a household name – and that could be Europe’s salvation

With national leaders facing war, political division and economic crisis, backing the EU chief for a second term is their best hope of unity, say Catherine De Vries of Bocconi University and Isabell Hoffmann of the Bertelsmann Stiftung

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024

Conflict of interest concerns raised over MEPs’ second jobs

Seven out of 10 have outside work with six earning more with work than as parliamentary representatives, analysis shows

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024

Macron and Scholz are 'dividing' Europe over Ukraine, EPP chief Manfred Weber says

Talking Europe hosts the head of the largest political group in the European Parliament, the centre-right European People's Party. Manfred Weber, a prominent German CSU politician, is hoping that the June 9 EU elections will re-confirm the EPP's pre-eminent position, but he is cautious on the possibility of alliances with…

France 24 · Apr 12, 2024

Lawmakers Skewer EU Chief Over Contested Job Pick

European lawmakers will cast votes Thursday on a contested appointment to a plum Brussels job, with Ursula von der Leyen suspected of playing favourites to aid her own re-election as commission chief.

International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024

MEPs to vote on divisive migration policy in ‘big moment for Europe’

Proponents of legislation for bloc say it will take away far-right arguments but critics claim the opposite

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2024

EU Eyes Offshoring Asylum-seekers, But Avoids UK-style Rwanda Plan

The European Union is open to the idea of sending asylum-seekers to outside countries, even if it is not willing to go quite as far as following Britain and its plans to fly irregular migrants to Rwanda.

International Business Times · Apr 9, 2024

‘They want to destroy our Europe’: von der Leyen condemns rise of populism

European Commission chief makes rallying speech after being nominated by her EU grouping for new term as head of executive

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2024

EU Conservatives Vote To Keep Von Der Leyen As Chief

European Union conservatives vote to retain Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, highlighting her leadership during challenging times.

Top News · Mar 7, 2024

EU Conservatives Set To Back Von Der Leyen For Second Term

The conservative European People's Party (EPP) -- the biggest force in the EU parliament -- is expected on Thursday to formally support European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's bid for a second term.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024