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President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen speaks at a press conference during the European Union EU summit in Brussels

How the EU aims to keep up with the world's top economies

How the EU aims to keep up with the world's top economies

Can an EU plan to overcome the bloc's sluggish economic growth make Europe fit for competing with China and the US?
BusinessJanuary 29, 2025
Ursula von der Leyen speaks in the plenary

EU Commission deal puts center-right in driver's seat

EU Commission deal puts center-right in driver's seat

The path looks clear for the new top brass of the EU executive branch, with the center-right EPP poised to dominate.
PoliticsNovember 21, 2024
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Public vote winner tells his story of forest preservation

Public vote winner tells his story of forest preservation

Winner public vote: Jussi Isoaho, Finland.
PoliticsOctober 4, 202402:17 min
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on her way to a press conference

EU chief names new top team, with first defense commissioner

EU chief names new top team, with first defense commissioner

Ursula von der Leyen has revealed her nominees for new commissioners to lead the bloc for the next five years.
PoliticsSeptember 17, 202402:45 min
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EU Parliament unlikely to confirm all nominated commissioners: DW's Alexandra von Nahmen

EU Parliament unlikely to confirm all nominated commissioners: DW's Alexandra von Nahmen

PoliticsSeptember 17, 202404:41 min
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Von der Leyen reelected: Hannah Neumann (MEP, Greens) speaks to DW

Von der Leyen reelected: Hannah Neumann (MEP, Greens) speaks to DW

The European Commmission President has promised to stay true to the Green Deal, but she has been under pressure from farmers and conservatives to make compromises. What can parliamentarians do to make sure she sticks to the Deal's core principles?
PoliticsJuly 18, 202405:01 min
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