Manfred Weber

EU leaders launch hunt to fill Brussels' top job

The economic bloc will take a decision on the new EU officials, following the elections that shook up traditional alliances.

Europe prepares for reorganisation after centrists lose majority

With the appointment of the next European Commission president in the balance, the centrist bloc will need to find a new coalition partner.

Pro-Europe vote fragments but limits nationalist gains in EU election

With most votes counted across the continent of a half billion people, Mateo Salvini's hardline League party emerged as the largest in Italy, while Marine Le Pen inflicted a painful defeat on pro-European French President Emmanuel Macron.

Turkey isn’t part of European elections, yet remains central to campaigns

Elections within the European Union institution will be held in a couple of weeks. Ankara’s membership remains a hot topic that is being exploited by the bloc’s far right.

European parties meet to decide future presidential nominees for EU

European parliamentary parties are meeting ahead of the May 2019 elections to decide who their candidates will be to lead the EU.

EU parliament votes to delay Brexit trade talks

The EU parliament motion came despite a speech by May in Florence last month offering concessions, especially on the Brexit bill, and calling for a two-year transition period after Brexit to ease the impact on citizens and businesses.