The EU reconfirms von der Leyen. Sovereigntists marginalised

An overwhelming majority of MEPs have reconfirmed Roberta Metsola (Malta) president of the European Parliament. A smaller majority voted to…

Von der Leyen wins second term. Comprehensive programme: promises and omissions. Europe moves forward

The European Parliament, meeting in Strasbourg, re-appointed the German politician to head the European Commission. She won the support of…

EU Parliament: Von der Leyen, “a European Democracy Shield”. She condemns Orban’s visit to Putin

EU Parliament: Von der Leyen, defence, air shield, Green Deal amongst priorities. “Bloodshed in Gaza must stop”

EU Parliament: Von der Leyen, “today’s Europe is the best version in history”. She quotes Sassoli, Delors and Ventotene

EU Parliament: ‘Organisational apparatus’ voted in. Two Italians among the Vice-Presidents

The election of the Vice-Presidents and Quaestors of the European Parliament represents an exercise in democratic process, facilitating the efficient…

Strasbourg: Metsola elected by overwhelming majority. “Europe is hope”

Outgoing Maltese President Metsola (EPP) was re-elected President of the European Parliament. Her inaugural speech speaks of democracy, freedom, social…

EU: plenary in Strasbourg. Procedure for the election of the President of the European Parliament

EU: plenary in Strasbourg. Election of European Parliament and Commission Presidents

EU top job talks under way. There is no time to waste

After the informal leaders’ meeting of 17 June, EU heads of state and government will meet again at the end…

EU Parliament: sovereigntist forces gaining ground. Will the outgoing “Ursula Majority” get a second term?

The EU vote strengthened the European Peoples’ Party, thereby consolidating the pro-European majority together with the S&Ds and Liberals. However,…