Von der Leyen’s controversial envoy pick resigns hours before start date

The controversy around her envoy pick adds to a growing list of potential problems for von…

Von der Leyen struggles to quell revolt over controversial envoy pick

The Commission awarded the highly paid role to European lawmaker Markus Pieper, who belongs to the…

Risk of ‘lost decade’ as EU countries face economic cliff edge

Southern European economies were mired in long recessions after the eurozone crisis in 2009, with public…

EU must find ‘enormous amount’ of money to face global challenges, Draghi says

All the participants appeared to agree on what needs to change to boost EU competitiveness, from…

EU cuts forecasts for eurozone growth ― for the third time

Slower growth comes on the back of households counting the pennies as they are confronted with…

Italian Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni will not run in EU election

BRUSSELS — Italy’s European Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni told POLITICO he will not run in the European Parliament…

EU gives France an ‘F’ grade on spending plans

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS / PARIS ― The…

EU governments spend big against inflation, adding fuel to fire

PRAGUE — Fearful of high prices sparking social unrest, European governments are ladling out support, but…

Franco-Italian honeymoon hits troubled waters as Macron loses No. 1 ally in Rome

Press play to listen to this article PARIS — As he says goodbye to his top…