News24 | EU chief Ursula von der Leyen wins second term

Pro-Europeans hail von der Leyen win as rebuff to extremism

Greens emerge as kingmakers as von der Leyen vows to keep the centrist coalition strong.

Bloodshed in Gaza must stop now, von der Leyen says

In her address to the European Parliament on Thursday, the newly re-elected Commission chief said "humanity cannot bear" the ongoing suffering of Palestinian civilians as Israel's war against Hamas continues into its tenth month.

Ursula von der Leyen is re-elected European Commission president by large majority

The re-election was shrouded in uncertainty and rested on complicated arithmetic among the four centrist parties.

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.

Big summit of European leaders kicks off, focusing on Ukraine and EU-UK ties

European leaders gather during the European Political Community Summit at the iconic Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, with Ukraine and migration as top items on the agenda.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces vote on her bid for second 5-year 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.

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.

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.