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Juncker says EU top jobs nomination process 'was not very transparent'

The outgoing European Commission President deplored that European leaders had rejected the spitzenkandidat process through which he had been appointed to nominate German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen.

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The brief: Gender balance makes steady progress in the EU

Gender balance shows steady improvement in the EU. Tesco warns against no-deal Brexit. Macron forced to get behind a trade deal that's not favourable with French farmers. All this and more in Wednesday's Brief from Brussels.

Europe News

First EU Parliament plenary session taking place today since elections

It's back to school at the European Parliament as the first plenary session takes place today since the EU May's elections. Old faces are returning to the corridors of power and new ones are trying to find their way around. Some who never thought they'd be back, have unexpectedly returned.

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MEPs blast Tusk over controversial nominee to lead EU Commission

The German Defense Minister was tapped by EU leaders to replace Jean-Claude Juncker at the end of his mandate later in the year, but her nomination needs to be approved by MEPs.

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EU and Vietnam sign "ambitious" free trade deal

The European Union signed a landmark free trade deal with Vietnam on Sunday, the first of its kind with a developing country in Asia.

World

Raw Politics in full: G20 latest, Merkel's health, and Iran tensions

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United Kingdom

EU rebukes UK over 'obstacles' to vote for EU27 nationals

Brussels demanded London provide information after EU citizens in the UK "were confronted with a number of obstacles" to participate in last month's EU elections.

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Germany's Weber clings to EU top job bid in new interview

Manfred Weber appeared to cling to his bid for the European Commission presidency in an interview with Welt newspaper on Sunday, as the German conservative urged EU lawmakers to push back against decisions made in "diplomats' back rooms."

Business

EU blocks Thyssenkrupp, Tata Steel joint venture

Plans to form a landmark joint venture between Thyssenkrupp and Tata Steel have been rejected by EU regulators over concerns that the deal would push up prices and reduce competition

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How are the EU's top jobs filled and when? | Euronews explains

The inevitable horse-trading has begun as candidates vie for top EU jobs including president of the Commission, EU Council and European Central Bank.

Belgium

Will a new British PM make a no-deal Brexit more likely?

EU Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas made it clear that Britain's stalled withdrawal deal cannot be changed, so what happens next?

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EU incentivises energy communities

EU incentivises energy communities

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EU parliament’s €114m-a-year move to Strasbourg ‘a waste of money’

There was unanimity among EU top job hopefuls Euronews interviewed: moving the EU parliament to Strasbourg every month is a waste of money. We asked an expert whether the €114m-a-year decampments will ever be scrapped.

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Video: EU elections — how does Spitzenkandidat process work?

Several people are in the race to replace Jean-Claude Juncker for the EU's top job. Here's how the bloc's next Commission President will be elected.

Belgium

Row brews over new Chinese JUMP e-bikes available for rent in Brussels

European bicycle manufacturers say they face unfair competition from JUMP e-bikes, the new China-made bicycles for rent in Brussels via the internet

Europe News

'A lack of EU policies' causes populism — Verhofstadt

Raw Questions saw Liberal lead candidate for the EU top job Guy Verhofstadt take the hot seat. He faced questions over his EU convictions, Brexit, the climate, and whether he preferred wine over beer.

Belgium

European elections 2019: What happened this week?

With two weeks to go, the home straight has been handily soudtracked by Spotify, who have released a political playlist. Plus we hear from an activist who argues that Muslims feel dangerously excluded from EU politics and examine the latest projections from Europe Elects.

Hungary

Hungarian PM withdraws support for Weber concerning EU's top job

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán withdrew his support from Manfred Weber Monday at a press conference with Austrian far-right politician Heinz-Christian Strache.

World

EU-US trade deal 'is still doable', says Commisioner Cecilia Malmstrom

"We hope that we don't have to impose tariffs on each other," EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom told Euronews' The Global Conversation programme.

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EU trade tsar on US: 'We hope we don't impose tariffs on each other'

EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom talks about EU-US relations and ties to China.

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