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Ursula von der Leyen wins second term as European Commission president
Lawmakers give the current European Commission president green light for another five years.
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On the campaign with von der Leyen: Lattes, selfies and fake blood
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Top jobs timeline: What happens after the European election
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Don’t assume von der Leyen is coming back
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Von der Leyen picks campaign team for run at second term as EU Commission chief
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Von der Leyen’s Ukraine flip-flop angers Brussels
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The EU is getting a German-infused PR machine — with double the money
Will Ursula von der Leyen run again? Germany hopes so
European Commission chief won’t say if she wants a second term, but Berlin is already warming up to the idea.
The waiting game: When will the EU agree to sanctions on Russian oil?
EU ambassadors will discuss tougher action against Russia over the Ukraine war on Wednesday — but if they were hoping for details of the emerging plan to …
Commission concedes: Von der Leyen should have personally replied to Ukraine leader
The European Commission president’s top aide recently declined an invite from the Ukrainian president on her behalf — an apparent protocol breach.
Von der Leyen accused of breaching protocol in rejection of Ukraine visit
Diplomats say having her cabinet chief decline the invitation for her broke with convention.
Sofagate scars linger as von der Leyen, Michel hold peace talks
EU leaders in first meeting since Ankara seating scandal.
Von der Leyen, Michel to discuss Turkey visit with Parliament leaders
The Commission and Council heads are expected to cover the diplomatic snafu in Istanbul.
The von der Leyen Commission end-of-year report card
Who’s top of the class and who flunked the first year? Every commissioner reviewed and rated.