Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D)
Macron clashes with allies over call to scrap EU ethical supply chain law
French president sides with far-right camp in call to scrap EU due diligence law.
EU farm boss tries to lock in wins ahead of difficult budget talks
EPP’s war on NGOs is driving a wedge through Europe’s political center
Battle over EU green rules shakes von der Leyen’s fragile centrist coalition
Pressure mounts on Metsola to sideline lawmakers linked to Huawei bribery probe
Europe’s divided Parliament could nuke von der Leyen’s plan to slash red tape
Court says European Parliament must release confidential harassment reports
Fact-check: Did the European Commission really pay NGOs to lobby for the Green Deal?
Confidential contracts seen by POLITICO do not tend to support claims that the executive paid green groups to lobby on its behalf.
How a Catalan beach became a symbol of Europe’s plastic problem
Tarragona’s beaches are covered with plastic pellets, highlighting a Europe-wide problem that is the focus of EU interinstitutional talks.
Want to save the auto sector? Get out of retirement mode
Industry insiders say the EU has to go on the offensive to save its carmakers in the transition to electric vehicles.
MEPs reject smoking ban plan
The vote is symbolic but lawmakers still couldn’t come to an agreement.
It’s that man again! Veteran Dombrovskis as EU economy boss will reassure Germany.
“When Valdis speaks, financial markets calm down.”
EU conservatives plot to limit Socialist Ribera’s economic powers
Spain’s green “socialist heavyweight,” Teresa Ribera, is in talks about a role in EU industrial policy, disconcerting center-right politicians.
Socialists fear a lack of influence in von der Leyen’s Commission
Either more commissioner posts, more powerful portfolios, or ironclad commitments will be needed to cement Socialist support for von der Leyen’s Commission, key figures warn.
The secret lives of parliamentary assistants
Competent helpers are pivotal to the success of EU lawmakers — but what do they actually do? And what makes a good one?
Former MEP set to become first minister of Wales
Eluned Morgan, once the youngest MEP in Brussels, is set to take office in Cardiff.
Von der Leyen threads the climate needle to keep her job
It was a love fest on election day. The fights begin after.
Von der Leyen loses court case in blow to her 2nd-term bid
European Commission president criticized in vaccine transparency judgment a day before she faces crucial vote on her future.
Roberta Metsola reelected European Parliament president
MEPs pick incumbent for another 2.5 years at the helm.
EU’s biggest losers hold Ursula von der Leyen’s fate in their hands
Commission president could be forced to rely on Greens and liberals to secure a second term, weeks after they were rejected by voters in the European election.
Pragmatism over principle: Europe’s Greens adapt to survive
The group is ditching some of its ambitions as it prepares to back conservative Ursula von der Leyen atop the EU executive.
Czech PM: I can help von der Leyen get a 2nd Commission term
Petr Fiala expressed support for von der Leyen and said she understands “the problems of Central Europe.”
EU parliament centrists circle wagons to keep far right out of top jobs
Liberals are incensed over a backdoor deal between the EPP and ECR.
Right-wing ECR group becomes EU Parliament’s third-largest force
Meloni’s ECR edges out Macron’s Renew, as groups battle to grow.
5 things to know about the EU election results
After 185 million votes in 27 countries, POLITICO brings you up to speed.
Who won, who lost and who screwed up in the EU election
The far right had a good night. Others not so much.
In the Baltics, the stateless who can’t vote in the EU election
What if you want to vote in the European election, but you can’t?
Ursula von der Leyen’s secret climate crusade
Has the European Commission president given up on her green agenda going into a possible second term — or is she just biding her time?
With Europe facing right turn, how will public health be affected?
Lawmakers brace for less support for public health and Big Pharma, but the generics sector looks set to win.
Deforestation law risks pushing Indonesia toward China
However well-intended, the EU’s directive has particularly rattled producers in the Indo-Pacific region.