The Brief โ The case for Stรฉphane Sรฉjournรฉ
Stรฉphane Sรฉjournรฉ was nominated as the French European Commission Executive Vice President (EVP) for prosperity and industrial policy on Tuesday (17 September) following a rather hectic 24 hours.
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North Carolina man charged after possible assassination attempt during Trump golf outing
Routh appeared in federal court in West Palm Beach for a brief hearing Monday morning
Harris to meet with key union for high-stakes endorsement interview
The massive union typically endorses Democrats โ but it has been Republican-curious this cycle.
The Brief โ The return of the dinosaurs
Two elderly politicians, some call them dinosaurs, have occupied the EU’s political scene over the last week โ Franceโs Michel Barnier (73) and Italyโs Mario Draghi (77).
Republicans outraged over possible assassination attempt: โThey are going to keep trying to kill Trumpโ
Denunciations of political violence from across the political spectrum quickly gave way to partisan finger-pointing.
Finnish horse enthusiast is an EU tech front-runner
Henna Virkkunen is well placed to nab a key European Commission post on tech or innovation.
Donald Trump says he hates Taylor Swift
In a post on Truth Social, Trump made it clear he will not be singing her praises.
New term, new EU foreign policy?
Welcome to Euractivโs Global Europe Brief, your weekly update on the EU from a global perspective. You can subscribe to receive our newsletterย here. Dear readers,ย In todayโs edition: A think tank report that could be Kallas’ new to-do list NATO&…
The Brief โ Commission Crunch
The timeline for establishing the next European Commission looks increasingly tight:ย the question is notย whether it will be late –ย it will be – but how much pressure lawmakers will be under to greenlight new commissioners.
The Brief โ Von der Leyen can be persuasive, sometimes
Pursuing her goal for gender balance on the EU high table, European Commission Presidentย Ursula von der Leyen has been able to make smaller member states change their mind, as three of them withdrew their male candidate, however, gender balance is unl…
ย โWeโre the only plane in the sky:โ 9/11 on board Air Force One
Where was the president in the eight hours after the Sept. 11 attacks? The strange, harrowing journey of Air Force One, as told by the people who were on board.
The Brief โ Whether Trump or Harris makes no big difference
The Old Continent was not expected to be at the heart of the first US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump last night (11 September), so it was no surprise that it only cropped up in the context of the Ukraine war and defence spen…
PMQs: Sunak wins by exploiting Labourโs winter fuel divisions
Keir Starmer was pressed about taking payments from pensioners this winter โ but ducked the details.
The Green Brief โ What Brussels players think about the Energy Union
Euractivโs Green Brief brings you a roundup of energy and environment news of the week from across Europe.
How Kamala Harris will try to take control of the debate
A review of her most memorable moments on the debate stage and the dais offer clues to how sheโll take on Trump.
Melania Trump questions official account of assassination attempt on her husband
Itโs the first time the former first lady has spoken about the shooting on camera.
The Brief โ Viktor Orbรกnโs Strasbourg showdown
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbรกn will face the ire of his opponents in the European Parliament โ and the adulation of his friends โ if, as expected, he takes up a forthcoming invitation to address the EU legislature in Strasbourg next week.
Harris vs Trump im TV-Duell
US-Politik fรผr Sie entschlรผsselt. Jeden Tag in Ihrem Postfach. Im Browser anzeigen oder hier anhรถren von JAKOB HANKE VELA Mit CARLOTTA DIEDERICH DIE TOP-THEMEN โ TV-DUELL:ย Kamala Harris bereitet sich in einem nachgebauten TV-Studio auf den wichtigsten Termin im Wahlkampf vor. โ GOOGLE-ZERSCHLAGUNG: Die Biden-Regierung will in einem letzten groรen Gerichtsverfahren Google zerschlagen lassen. โ HAUSHALTSSTREIT:ย Republikaner [โฆ]
The Brief โ Draghi Report: urgent but insufficiently concreteย
During the public presentation of his long-awaited report on the future of Europeโs competitiveness earlier on Monday (9 September), Mario Draghi said that the โessenceโ of the report could be summed up in just two words, โurgency and concretenessโ….
The great Commission puzzle: Who we think will get each portfolio
Ursula von der Leyen is about to hand out key jobs in her team. Hereโs POLITICOโs version of the next Commission.
The trials of the next Enlargement Commissioner
Welcome to Euractivโs Global Europe Brief, your weekly update on the EU from a global perspective. You can subscribe to receive our newsletterย here. Dear readers,ย In todayโs edition: a closer look at what lies ahead for the European Commission’s…
The Brief โ Barnier, von der Leyen and Macronโs political interests
Michel Barnier never forgave Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for attending Emmanuel Macronโs ‘Renaissance European Campus’ in Bordeaux last year, arguing she had given the French leader undue political credit and support.
Hungarians try to push child sexual abuse material regulation, the AI scientific advisor row
Welcome to Euractivโs Tech Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU.
The enigmatic Irishman hoping to appeal to von der Leyenโs quiet side
Michael McGrath, Ireland’s pick for the European Commission, refuses to play politics. Could it be his undoing?
The Brief โ EUโs three biggest islands
The EUโs biggest islands, according to geography, are Ireland, with 84 thousand square kilometres, Sicily (25,000 sq. km), and Sardinia (24,000 sq. km). But it can be argued that the EUโs biggest islands are three other, much bigger territories.
The Brief โ Von der Leyenโs balancing act
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has a delicate political balance to strike in her picks for the most important jobs in the EU’s executive, in addition to the one-on-one back-room talks with the national leaders who nominate commissioners, she…
Kamala Harris campaign told how to win by UK Labour strategist
Deborah Mattinson โ a fixture of the U.K. polling scene โ will travel to Washington D.C. next week to brief the Harris-Walz team.
MEPs gear up for COP29 climate negotiations
Hello, and welcome to the Green Brief, which brings you a roundup of energy and environment news from across Europe. We are freshening up the Green Briefโs format โ let us know what you think via digital@euractiv.com.ย
The Brief โ France still has no prime minister, but it does have a huge deficit
In France, the situation is starting to get embarrassing and potentially quite dangerous, almost two months after the second round of snap legislative elections, on 7 July.
US-Wahlkampf geht in die heiรe Phase
US-Politik fรผr Sie entschlรผsselt. Jeden Tag in Ihrem Postfach. Im Browser anzeigen oder hier anhรถren von Jakob Hanke Vela Mit Carlotta Diederich DIE TOP-THEMEN โ DOG DAYS ARE OVER: Der US-Wahlkampf geht in den Endspurt. Keinen Tag zu frรผh erscheint ab heute POLITICOs neuer Newsletter, DC Decoded. โ CHINAS BATTERIE-RIESE IM VISIER: Fรผhrende Abgeordnete im [โฆ]
The Brief โ Putin from Kursk to Kursk
Whenย Ukraine launched its incursionย into Russian territory in the Kursk Oblast on 6 August, many Western analysts said this was some sort of fireworks โ it makes a hell of an impression, but it doesnโt last long.ย One expert we quoted called it โa footn…
Whatโs brewing for the EUโs foreign policy rentrรฉe
Dear readers, Welcome back to EURACTIVโs Global Europe Brief, your weekly update on the EU from a global perspective. Subscribe to receive our newsletterย here. In todayโs edition: Our ultimate season cheat sheet with all the key dates to mark in…
The Brief โ Can the centre(-right) hold in East Germany?
The conservative CDU is pulling a risky experiment this week, in a bid to defeat the far-right in two state elections in East Germany this Sunday (1 September). But at least theyโre trying.
Durovโs arrest, California to regulate AI
Welcome to Euractivโs Tech Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here.
Draghi to present EU competitiveness report to senior lawmakers next week
Ex-ECB chief will brief political groups of European Parliament before official launch in coming weeks.
Trump says he opposes six-week abortion ban adopted by his home state of Florida
But the former president wonโt say whether heโll vote for the ballot measure to overturn the new restriction.
The Brief โ Is Macron still the EUโs man?
While the absence of any viable coalition government in France, a situation lasting 50 days and counting, may be new for the French, it is not unusual in other EU countries. That said, the longer this continues, the more it stains Emmanuel Macronโs rep…
The Brief โ Austria on cusp of epoch-making far-right takeover
The far-right, Freedom Party of Austria (FPร), is expected to bring home an electoral victory in the Austrian parliamentary elections in late September, paving the way for an unprecedented takeover of government policy. Austria used to call itself an โ…
The Green Brief โ Climate litigation week in Brussels
Euractivโs Green Brief brings you a roundup of energy and environment news of the week from across Europe.
The Brief โ Draghiโs report and EU Commission portfolios
Initially, Mario Draghiโs report on the future of Europe’s competitiveness was expected to go out before the EU elections in June, but it was postponed until after summer, in September.
Talk of peace deals in the Levant, Ukraine is for the birds
Exhaustion and want โ the two key ingredients for successful peace talks โ are as absent in Kyiv as they are in the Middle East.
The Brief โ Itโs raining men
“It’s Raining Men” is a disco anthem of the 1980s by the American musical duo The Weather Girls, celebrating female empowerment and liberation. It became a number-one dance hit in the US and other countries in cover versions by other artists, to mentio…
โWe donโt want to sabotage herโ: Why green groups are going easy on Kamala Harris
Environmental groups that put Joe Bidenโs climate initiatives under a microscope arenโt giving the Democratic nomineeโs positions the same scrutiny.
RFK Jr. endorses Trump as he suspends his campaign
The independent candidateโs exit will add yet another twist to the already chaotic 2024 race.
Noyb files complaints against EU Parliament, civil society criticises Bretonโs DSA approachย
Welcome to Euractivโs Tech Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. Weโre back from the summer break.
Viennaโs climate plan kicks off la rentrรฉe
Hello and welcome back to Euractivโs Green Brief, which brings you a roundup of energy and environment news from across Europe.
5 global trends that will shape the US election
Tumultuous overseas events like Brexit are often harbingers of U.S. elections. What will be this yearโs?
The European Commission hopefuls with one thing on their mind
EU governments are battling for their people to get roles linked to the economy.
What the last of the anti-war Chicago Seven wants todayโs protestors to know
Lee Weiner helped lead the protests in 1968. Now heโs smoking weed in Ron DeSantisโ hometown.
How Kamala Harrisโ platform could differ from Joe Bidenโs
President Joe Bidenโs decision to abandon his reelection bid andย endorse Vice President Kamala Harrisย means that Harris could soon become the standard-bearer for the Democratic Partyโs biggest priorities โ including abortion rights, climate change and student debt relief. Her track record as a California attorney general, a U.S. senator and Bidenโs No. 2 provides only so [โฆ]
How Kamala Harrisโ platform could differ from Joe Bidenโs
Here are some hints about how Harris’ agenda and Biden’s might compare if she ends up taking the oath in January.
Britainโs most powerful woman goes to war
Complaints are already mounting about the former civil servant turned Keir Starmer chief of staff Sue Gray.
US offers quiet support for Ukraine after Kursk incursion deals Putin a major embarrassment
President Joe Biden told reporters that Ukraineโs advances inside Russian territory have put Moscow in a tough spot, while acknowledging that the U.S. is talking with Kyiv as the incursion continues.
Macron protรฉgรฉ Gabriel Attal turns into biggest threat to president
Branded as Macronโs mini-me, 35-year-old Gabriel Attal is emerging as a ruthless rival to the French leader.
Times change in Brussels, butย Maroลก ล efฤoviฤย is forever
Slovakia’s commissioner has been in Brussels for a very long time.
At the Sudzha crossing where Ukrainian troops pushed into Russia nerves are tense
The border point is now five miles from the frontline yet locals still feel in danger despite hopes Russian guns have been forced to retreatThe journey from the Ukrainian city of Sumy to the Russian border is short. In about three-quarters of an hour i…
Campaign warning: โBuckle upโ โ more hacks are likely
Experts and cyber professionals also worry that recent hack of Trump presidential campaign has echoes of the Russian attacks on Hillary Clintonโs 2016 presidential campaign.
Two people die attempting to cross Channel in dinghy
About 50 people were rescued by helicopter on Sunday morning, French authorities have saidTwo people have died attempting to cross the Channel in a dinghy, according to the French authorities, bringing the death toll since mid-July to at least nine.The…
Judge OKs delay in Trump election-subversion case
Jack Smith told Judge Tanya Chutkan that he needs more time to analyze the Supreme Courtโs ruling on Trumpโs immunity.
Barcelona’s pro-independence leader Carles Puigdemont mystifies police
Wanted in Spain for ‘aggravated misuse of public funds,’ the former head of the Catalan government, who has been on the run for seven years, made a brief appearance before disappearing under the noses of regional police.
US bets on Gaza cease-fire talks as assassinations tilt Mideast toward bigger war
American officials donโt seem to have a realistic plan B and are not thrilled with Israelโs suspected actions.
What the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh means for the war in Gaza
Here’s what the assassination of the Hamas chief means for a cease-fire, a broader war, and the United States’ role in the region.
Georgian shooter Nino Salukvadze becomes first 10-time female Olympian
55-year-old started Olympic career with Soviet UnionSalukvadze finishes outside qualifying spots for finalGeorgian shooter Nino Salukvadze has become the first woman to compete at 10 Olympic Games in a career that began with her representing the Soviet…
Washingtonโs most powerful interests donโt know whether to cheer Harris โ or dread her
Would she bring continuity with Joe Bidenโs policies? A more centrist vibe? A sharper progressive bite? Industries including tech, energy and pharma want to know.
Latvian summer camps bring joy to Ukrainian children amid conflict
Across the Baltic country, around 20 camps will host over 400 Ukrainian children in July and August in an attempt to bring joy to their lives, at least for a brief moment.
Democrats rally around Harris to replace Biden
Within hours of Bidenโs decision, dozens of Democrats had publicly released statements in support of Harris.
How Kamala Harrisโ platform could differ from Joe Bidenโs
President Joe Bidenโs decision to abandon his reelection bid andย endorse Vice President Kamala Harrisย means that Harris could soon become the standard-bearer for the Democratic Partyโs biggest priorities โ including abortion rights, climate change and student debt relief. Her track record as a California attorney general, a U.S. senator and Bidenโs No. 2 provides only so [โฆ]
Where time has stood still for 50 years: the UN buffer zone in Cyprus โ in pictures
For exactly 50 years, since the war with Turkey began on 20 July 1974, the UN neutral territory in Cyprus has remained largely untouched. The buffer zone contains abandoned homes, closed businesses and the disused Nicosia international airport, an endu…
The Brief โ No time for a honeymoon period this summer
After seven rollercoaster months, European politicians mostly resemble beat-up-birds these days. And they might not have much time to enjoy their ice-cold poolside drinks this summer.ย
What Kamala Harrisโ record in California tells us about her political future
Key parts of Harrisโ in-state record pulled from political and policy reporters.
The Brief โ Brace for EUโs Perestroika
Every five years, the EU revamps its institutions. Faced with enormous global challenges, this time, the EU needs to reinvent itself, but instead, we are witnessing a timid Perestroika.
A Dilemma of Two Communities: How the Portuguese-speaking Countries Mobility Agreement Might be Conflicting with EU Law
Ana Rita Gil*, Aylin Yildiz
Noorda** & Lucas Ricardo***
* Professor, Law Faculty of the
University of Lisbon, Portugal. Researcher at the Lisbon Public Law. Email:
anaritagil@fd.ulisboa.pt.
** Postdoctoral Researcher at the
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ECB leaves rates unchanged, keeps door open to September cut
Spotlight on Lagardeโs press conference as uncertainty over French budget policy swirls.
Schumer and Jeffries tell Biden directly that they have deep concerns about the election
The two top congressional Democrats have both met privately with the president in the last week.
Franceโs fractured legislature faces first big hurdle
The leftist New Popular Front agreed to put forward communist lawmaker Andrรฉ Chassaigne as a candidate for the lower house of parliament. Can Macron and the right unite to beat him?
The Brief โ Curtain lifts on EU fight on multi-billion regional funds
In a rare occasion of open and far-reaching political conflict in Brussels, a German fiscal hawk and a Portuguese Socialist, both in high positions, clashed this week over the EUโs biggest pot of cash: its “cohesion” policy.
Take your seats: We share the latest on which MEPs will be working on health
In the last Health Brief before the summer break, Euractiv shares the latest information we have on which MEPs will be working on the health committees in the new parliament.