Ursula von der Leyen
Romania’s second proposal for EU commissioner rejected
The European Commission’s president-elect Ursula von der Leyen has rejected Romania’s second proposal for commissioner – Socialist MEP Dan Nica, EC spokesperson…
Ursula von der Leyen to live in Brussels office
European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen will live in a room next to her office, within the commission's headquarters in Brussels,…
Polish and Belgian EU Commissioner bid back on track
The European Union's anti-fraud agency said it would not proceed with disciplinary action Friday against Poland's candidate for the European Commission, Janusz…
Von der Leyen’s vision for the future: a push forward or a smokescreen? – Denise Grech
Summer is finally drawing to a close and the top bureaucrats from Europe are returning to their home base in Brussels. All…
Von der Leyen facing revolt over commissioner’s ‘Protecting European Way of Life’ title
The Socialists & Democrats group (S&D) wrote on Thursday that the intended portfolio for "Protecting the European Way of Life" smacked of…
Photo Story: First Seminar of Nominated European Commissioners
EU Commission President-designate Ursula Von der Leyen (C) poses for a family photo with members of the EU Commission. This was taken…
Von der Leyen calls for new pact on migration
European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen has called for a "new pact on migration and asylum". She made the call in…
Ursula von der Leyen to reveal which commissioners get which portfolios on Tuesday
The European Commission's president-elect on Monday signed off on her list of nominees for the next Commission. On Tuesday Von Der Leyen…
von der Leyen offers Vera Jourova Rule of Law portfolio
European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen has offered Czech nominee Věra Jourová a post in her team focusing on democracy issues,…
Von Der Leyen waits Italy’s nomination for EU Commisioner
Incoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is waiting for Italy to propose its candidate to the new College of Commissioners…
Von der Leyen is considering plans to revamp the European Commission
Ursula von der Leyen is considering plans to revamp the structure of the next European Commission. The biggest change in a draft…
Photo Story: Grand Tattoo farewell ceremony for Ursula von der Leyen
Former German Defence Minister and President-elect of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (C), is handed a certificate from a German…