The vanishing Juncker Commission
The official dismissal bell is still 10 months away, but members of the Juncker Commission are already eyeing the exits. Vice President Maroš Šefčovič is on unpaid leave to run for president of Slovakia. Other members of the College are juggling official duties with campaigning for European Parliament or, in the case of First Vice President…
Italy’s populists gain upper hand in EU fight
ROME — In the battle over Italy’s spending plans, Brussels was dominating. Not any more. On Wednesday, the European Commission is expected to delay a decision on sanctioning Italy over its budget-busting spending plans. The move comes after Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and his Cabinet came up with a plan Monday to cut about €7.6…
Jean-Claude Juncker: Brexit delay beyond EU election is possible
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker | Aris Oikonomou/AFP via Getty Images Jean-Claude Juncker: Brexit delay beyond EU election is possible ‘If such a request were to be made, no one in Europe would oppose it,’ Commission president said. By Hans von der Burchard 2/18/19, 9:07 PM CET Updated 4/19/19, 1:17 AM CET European Commission President…
EU Commission unveils new measures to protect rule of law
European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans had taken the lead on the Commission's response to rule-of-law challenges | Alex Halada/AFP via Getty Images EU Commission unveils new measures to protect rule of law Brussels has struggled to address concerns of democratic backsliding in some of its member countries. By Lili Bayer 7/17/19, 3:58 PM CET Updated…
French GP set for double celebration with ‘F1 Revival’ event
This year’s French Grand Prix at Circuit Paul Ricard will celebrate the track’s 50 years and the sport’s 70th anniversary with a special “F1 Revival” event that will exhibit a plethora of historic F1 cars. A dedicated revival paddock housing part of Grand Prix racing’s heritage from the past seven decades will be open to…
EU keeps Albania, North Macedonia waiting on membership talks
LUXEMBOURG — The EU has finally found a common line on membership talks with North Macedonia and Albania — by deciding not to decide. After struggling with the highly contentious question of whether to invite the two Balkan countries to begin talks, EU ministers meeting in Luxembourg delayed a decision until October. A year ago,…
European conservatives’ Spitzenkandidat dilemma
Europe’s conservatives face a vexing choice in the aftermath of last month’s European election. Click Here: Cheap FIJI Rugby Jersey The European People’s Party — the powerful alliance of the Continent’s center-right forces — can either rescue the lead candidate system it has long championed for choosing the president of the European Commission, or it can…
EU summit: As it happened
Talk turns to the euro currency as EU chiefs gather in Brussels on Friday for the second day of their leaders’ summit. Scroll down for live updates. **A message from #RO2019EU: Romania is approaching the end of its mandate as rotating Presidency of the EU Council. Ninety files closed in 100 days, a strongly motivated and…
Scholes questions Man Utd striker Martial over information intake
Paul Scholes thinks Anthony Martial “looks like he doesn’t take that much information in” following Manchester United’s 2-0 victory at Chelsea on Monday night. Chelsea endured a third loss to United this season, with the Red Devils claiming their first league double over the Blues in 32 years. Martial and Harry Maguire scored for the visitors,…
‘He looks a bit lost’ – Merson names one player Man Utd must drop
Paul Merson thinks Manchester United must take Daniel James out of the team “sooner or later” as he currently looks a “bit lost”. The Wales international has three goals and six assists for Man Utd this season since joining from Swansea City in the summer. Despite that, James has failed to score or assist in…