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Western democracies face crisis of confidence ahead of big votes, poll shows
How the political right took down Europe’s green agenda
Puigdemont warns he’s willing to topple Spanish PM Sánchez
Europe’s largest party leader warns of far-right Parliament unless EU handles migration
Manfred Weber
Spain’s Pedro Sánchez to form new government as prime minister
Does the architect of Europe’s Green Deal truly understand what he’s unleashed?
As a candidate for Dutch prime minister, Frans Timmermans could soon be grappling with the changes he set in motion.
Spanish turmoil hits EU stage as PM’s camp trades blows with conservatives
Socialists and conservatives are clashing over a controversial proposal to grant an amnesty to Catalan separatists.
Socialists and conservatives trade barbs over EU response to Israel-Hamas war
EU lawmakers from rival camps pit Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen against foreign affairs rep Josep Borrell.
Carbon trading for farmers is back on the table
EU policymakers are coming back to the idea of a cap-and-trade system for the farm sector, where curbing emissions has lagged behind.
Meet the farmers who control one-third of the EU’s budget
The European Parliament’s farmer-packed agriculture committee is hindering a push for environmental sustainability and consumer interests.
Political theatrics dominate climate commissioner hearings
With the Green Deal on the line, lawmakers from all sides focused on signaling over substance.
EU Socialists urged to kick out Slovakia’s pro-Russian election winner Robert Fico
Fico’s pledge to end support for Ukraine flies in the face of center-left’s official stance on Russia’s war.
EU conservative chief blasts Germany for ‘blocking’ migration deal as rows over asylum seekers heat up
Manfred Weber puts pressure on Germany as tension grows over border controls between EU states.
Tunisia finally sees some migration money from EU despite backlash
Although most of the funding announced Friday comes from ongoing programs that predate the July migrant deal.
With Timmermans out, we can do deals on farm reforms, says EPP chief
‘We’re the farmers’ party and we’re proud of that,’ says Manfred Weber.
Von der Leyen doles out political gifts in campaign-like State of the Union speech
Cautious and carefully calibrated, von der Leyen’s SOTEU speech planted the seeds for her reelection bid — though she didn’t say a word about her plans.
Von der Leyen courts conservatives with industry-focused Green Deal speech
It’s the clearest sign yet that the EU’s climate agenda is moving from regulation to implementation.
Von der Leyen to soothe EPP concerns in annual address
Commission president will also welcome a mystery guest to the European Parliament in her State of the European Union speech.
European conservatives aim at wolves in the hunt for rural voters
Many farmers want wolves dead, but environmentalists worry about loosening the rules.
Von der Leyen’s non-campaign kicks off
The European Commission president will likely leave much unsaid in her State of the Union address — including whether or not she plans to stand for another term.
Roberta Metsola draws ire from Greens over apparent shift on climate
European Parliament chief clarifies comments over climate laws fueling populism.
‘Nice try’: Ursula von der Leyen stays mute on second term as Commission president
Von der Leyen hasn’t said if she wants to remain as Commission chief until 2029.
EU parties crowdsource policies ahead of European election
Online portals, town halls, outreach campaigns: Europe’s umbrella parties seek unprecedented help with their manifestos.
Former Finnish PM Alexander Stubb to run for president
Finland’s presidential election is scheduled to begin on January 28 next year.
Poland goes to war (verbally) with Europe’s conservative chief
Polish prime minister challenges EU’s overarching conservative party leader to a debate as they vie for control of the right.
Ursula von der Leyen is fighting for Europe’s conservative soul
With the center-right set to win EU elections next year, the Commission chief’s scrap with EPP leader Manfred Weber will be pivotal in shaping the future of Europe for years to come.
NATO summit wrap-up and the EU’s battle over biodiversity
Presented by Gilead.
EU conservatives’ anti-Green Deal push falls short
Manfred Weber’s right-wing alliance still wants to block other climate and environmental laws.