News24 | EU chief Ursula von der Leyen puts defence, industry at heart of re-election pitch

Von der Leyen stakes re-election on defence, housing and a revamped budget

Seeking re-election, Ursula von der Leyen has set out her manifesto for the next five years before the European Parliament.

EU Parliament to decide on second term for Commission chief von der Leyen

Von der Leyen's future to be decided in crunch European Parliament vote

The president of the European Commission needs an absolute majority of lawmakers to back her bid for a second term.

ECR undecided ahead of von der Leyen's reelection vote

The EU Commission's president must gain the backing of the European Conservatives and Reformists group to secure another term.

Repairable, recyclable and circular: What's changing with the EU's new Ecodesign regulation?

A new EU regulation aimed at making products more sustainable has just come into force. What is it exactly and what will it change?

Albania continues to tackle wildfires spreading up north of country

Fires blazing through Albania have spread up north of the country. The EU has been assisting the country with resources needed to tackle the wildfires.

UK looks to rebuild relations with Europe under new leadership

Eight years after Britain voted to leave the EU, young Europeans living in London are ready for change.

What to expect from Parliament's first plenary session after the EU elections

Roberta Metsola, support for Ukraine and Ursula von der Leyen will be the main topics of the first plenary session since the June elections.

Budapest denies its Sovereignty Protection Office is stifling the freedom of information

Hungary has been accused of trying to intimidate civil society as the European Commission has issued legal proceedings against its Sovereignty Protection Office.

EU companies to sign 40 billion euros' worth of deals with Egypt

"Companies are signing over 20 new deals or Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Egyptian partners, which are worth over 40 billion euros," the European Commission president said.

'Russophobic' EU top job decisions 'bad' for ties with Russia, Kremlin says

EU leaders have nominated Ursula von der Leyen to remain as European Commission president and chosen Kaja Kallas as the next EU foreign policy chief.