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July 19, 2024 12:39 AM

EU Commission boss von der Leyen elected for second term

Ursula von der Leyen won a second term as president of the European Commission on Thursday after pledging to create a continental "defence union" and to stay the course on Europe's green transition while cushioning its burden on industry. Members of...

July 18, 2024 11:48 AM

How dangerous is the new US-Russia missile race?

Four decades ago, the United States deployed cruise and Pershing II nuclear missiles in Europe to counter Soviet SS-20s - a move that stoked Cold War tensions but led within years to a historic disarmament deal. "We can be proud of planting this s...

July 16, 2024 5:23 PM

Malta’s Metsola to head EU Parliament for second term

Roberta Metsola secured broad backing for a new term as president of the European Parliament on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to win a second term as head of the EU assembly. Metsola, a Maltese lawmaker who in 2022 became the first woman in 20 y...

July 15, 2024 11:14 PM

French left targets speaker role as struggles to form government

Some lawmakers in France's left-wing bloc said they should focus on winning the speaker's role to show they have command over parliament even though they are well short of a majority and are struggling to form a government after a snap election. Thu...

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