EU Budget
Germany fights to limit EU spending in long-term budget
Document shows Berlin’s negotiating stance for upcoming budget talks.
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Czech authorities drop case against prime minister
Concerns had been raised over use of EU funding.
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Ursula von der Leyen’s actual org chart
POLITICO details who reports to whom.
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Günther Oettinger rules out lobbying job for German carmakers
The longtime supporter of the automotive industry says he had turned down such a job in the past.
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The von der Leyen Commission: Lofty ambitions, odd job titles
First woman selected for EU’s top post announces portfolios.
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How Team von der Leyen compares with Team Juncker
European Commission gets as close as possible to gender balance in team of 27.
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Meet the commissioners
All you need to know about Ursula von der Leyen’s team.
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Polish commissioner candidate under investigation by EU anti-fraud agency
German media says EU’s anti-fraud office is investigating Janusz Wojciechowski.
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Von der Leyen will present new Commission on Tuesday
Nominees must be confirmed by the European Parliament.
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EU frees up disaster funding for possible no-deal Brexit
European Commission unveils latest plans for UK departure without agreement.
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Věra Jourová offered Commission rule-of-law portfolio
Job would likely focus on rule of law, disinformation, election meddling and hate speech.
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Von der Leyen looks to overhaul Commission power structure
The intention is to give vice presidents more real power.
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Macron picks longtime ally as EU commissioner
Goulard is a former minister and MEP from the liberal ALDE group.
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Boris Johnson loses Brexit bite in Biarritz
New UK prime minister makes a big noise at his first G7, but doesn’t shift the Brexit dial.
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Commission dismisses internal document outlining policy plans
‘We have tens of thousands of Commission officials who have certainly bright and good ideas,’ says chief spokesperson.
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EU officials float €100B boost for European companies
Brussels gets serious about protecting its businesses against the likes of Apple and Alibaba.
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UK officials to withdraw from EU meetings from September 1
Attendance will be reduced by more than half, says Brexit secretary.
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The race for Europe’s place in space
The EU is keen to play in the big leagues, but that means big money.
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German EU commissioner’s Brexit bill warning to Johnson
EU budget commissioner warns that not paying up would also endanger future cooperation with the EU.
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The strange saga of Europe’s hunt for a prosecutor
Neither leading candidate for key new post now has backing from their own government.
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New German minister Kramp-Karrenbauer aims to develop EU defense integration
Berlin’s Council presidency next year would be an opportunity to ‘develop the European Defense Union,’ the CDU chief says.
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France to back Romanian for EU prosecutor, top MEP says
Paris will change stance to support former anti-corruption chief, according to leader of Renew Europe.
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