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Ursula von der Leyen demands ‘thorough and independent’ probe into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s killing
The head of the European Union’s executive arm, Ursula von der Leyen, on Wednesday evening demanded a “thorough and independent” investigation into…
EU allocates €50 million to fight Ebola and malnutrition in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The European Commission announced €50 million to help the most vulnerable people affected by the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of…
Jean-Claude Juncker gives his last news briefing
Jean-Claude Juncker gave one last news briefing before he hands over power to Ursula von der Leyen. The Commission handover was delayed…
Recruitment of foreign doctors is new flashpoint in Europe’s health debates
Politico reports that outgoing Health Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis waded into the increasingly heated EU debate over the recruitment of foreign health care…
EU Commission calls on 9 Member States, including Malta, to transpose EU legislation
The Commission has decided to send letters of formal notice to Belgium, Austria, Spain, Estonia and Hungary as well as reasoned opinions…
Africa-Europe Alliance: Denmark provides €10 million for sustainable development under the EU External Investment Plan
The European Commission and Denmark signed a transfer agreement for a voluntary contribution of around €10 million (DKK 75 million) to the…
2018 Sakharov laureate Oleg Sentsov receives his award
The 2018 Sakharov Prize winner, Ukrainian film director and human rights activist Oleg Sentsov, received his award in Strasbourg on 26 November.…
MEPs approve Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission
MEPS in Strasbourg on Wednesday, MEPs voted in favour on the entire College of Commissioners following a debate with von der Leyen.…
Ursula von der Leyen says Europe can shape the global order
European Union Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen has argued that Europe can shape the global order in a speech that put…
MEPs set to approve new EU executive to take office on December 1
MEPs are expected on Wednesday to finally approve a new executive European Commission under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen after…
Stop violence against women: Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, the European Commission and High Representative Federica…
EU ambassadors pave the way for new Commission to start work in December
EU ambassadors on Friday gave their approval to a document that would allow the next European Commission to start work in December…