Macron’s new government and its impact on the EU

On Saturday, Michel Barnier, France's newly appointed prime minister and former EU Brexit negotiator, unveiled his government, which is dominated by conservatives and centrists from French president Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party. Among the most contentious…
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The climate ambitions of the next EU Commission

All eyes are on Teresa Ribera, after President von der Leyen tasked the Spanish politician with steering Europe’s green transition while ensuring its competitiveness. Despite the prestige attached to the role, Ribera sits as one of the few socialists…
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Von der Leyen’s bold move: Is Austria the fix for EU migration policy? | Radio Schuman

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's decision to assign the migration and home affairs portfolio to Austrian nominee Magnus Brunner was one of her most unexpected choices when deciding on the portfolios for her…
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Von der Leyen’s Commission roll call stirs mixed reactions

The European Parliament in Strasbourg was again divided — this time, it was the MEPs' opinions that were split after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced her new batch of Commissioners. Radio Schuman…
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Breton out, Séjourné in: What triggered the resignation?

Thierry Breton, the EU’s Internal Market Commissioner, announced his resignation from the European Commission on 16 September, citing tensions with President Ursula von der Leyen. In a public letter, Breton accused von der Leyen of…
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