Martin Selmayr

Ilze Juhansone to replace Selmayr as European Commission’s secretary-general

Ilze Juhansone to replace Selmayr as European Commission’s secretary-general

Ilze Juhansone will be the European Commission's secretary-general. This has been said by POLITICO which quoted two Commission officials. These officials said that the College of Commissioners will appoint her…

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European Ombudsman says that procedures weren’t followed in appointment of Martin Selmayr – European Commission defends the appointment (UPDATED)

European Ombudsman says that procedures weren’t followed in appointment of Martin Selmayr – European Commission defends the appointment (UPDATED)

The European Commission on Tuesday defended the appointment of Martin Selmayr as its secretary-general after an EU watchdog said the move “stretched and possibly even overstretched the limits of the law.” Commission spokesman Margaritis…

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Differences at EU Commission on how to deal with Poland

Differences at EU Commission on how to deal with Poland

POLITICO reports that in the battle over the rule of law, Poland is splitting the European Commission at its highest level. EU officials and diplomats familiar with the latest developments say…

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EU Ombudsman sets up inquiry into appointment of Selmayr to role of European Commission Secretary-General

EU Ombudsman sets up inquiry into appointment of Selmayr to role of European Commission Secretary-General

The EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly announced that she set up an inquiry into the rapid appointment of Martin Selmayr to the role of European Commission secretary-general. Earlier this month, she…

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Guns-for-cannabis network hit: Europol high-value target arrested in international action

A Europol high-value target has been arrested and key members of his criminal network targeted durin...

Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war

Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previou...

Nearly Two-Thirds of Estonians Contemplate Leaving the Country

A recent straw poll by Estonian newspaper Maaleht suggests growing unease among the country’s popula...

Iran threatens US campuses in Middle East

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it may retaliate against American university campuse...

Two drones enter and crash in Finland

Two drones entered Finland's airspace and crashed on Sunday, according to the country’s defense mini...

Pakistan emerges as diplomatic hub as Trump softens stance on Iran leadership

President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran have been meeting "directly and indirectly" and that I...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 30 March 2026

Updated 1120 EU Sugar Rule Threatens Malta Jobs and Exports: A planned EU suspension of the Inwar...

Houthis open new front against Israel as US Marines deploy to Middle East

The risk of an expanded Iran war grew as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their fi...

Lebanon Labels Israeli Campaign an ‘Invasion’ as Crisis Deepens

Lebanon’s Culture Minister Ghassan Salamé has described Israel’s military campaign in southern Leban...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 27 March 2026

Updated 1030 40% of Core Skills Set to Shift by 2030, Experts Urge Urgent Workforce Adaptation: A...