Thierry Breton, a French business executive and commissioner for the EU’s vast internal market who recently clashed with tech billionaire Elon Musk, suggested that von der Leyen had gone behind his back to get another French official named in his place to the next commission.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled Tuesday the 26 names of her picks for the new commission that will govern the European Union for the next five years.

Un influyente miembro francés del poderoso ejecutivo de la Unión Europea renunció el lunes al puesto y cuestionó el liderazgo de la presidenta de la Comisión Europea, Ursula von der Leyen, que está tratando de formar un nuevo equipo para los próximos cinco años.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen nominated candidates for key EU executive positions. Each EU member state is represented. Notable nominees include Piotr Serafin for Budget, Raffaele Fitto for Cohesion Policy,

The European Union will help Ukraine cover more than 25% of its energy needs in winter.This was announced by the President of the European Commission, Ursula

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a loan of up to 35 billion euros ($39 billion) for Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv on Friday, saying it was needed to defend the country against Russian attacks and help it get through the winter.

Top of the pecking order with executive vice-president roles are the French, Finnish, Estonian, Italian, Romanian and Spanish nominees.

The European Commission president has pitched herself as the answer to the question: ‘who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?’

The EU will grant a loan of up to 35 billion euros ($39 billion)to Ukraine to help the country stuck in a grinding war with Russia, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday.

From Austria's unexpected assignment to Spain's mega portfolio, the next Commission of Ursula von der Leyen has Brussels talking.