Will France gain more influence in the next European Commission?
Sep 18, 2024 · "France will be weaker, given Emmanuel Macron belongs to the liberal European family," Costa warned. "The shift in the political equilibrium within the European Commission will worry the...
France takes EU reins with push for more sovereignty
Jan 7, 2022 · French president Emmanuel Macron and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen paid tribute to a pair of leading European figures Friday as France formally took the reins of the 27-nation bloc for the next six months with big ambitions.
Macron’s loss in France boosts prospect of second term for
Jun 10, 2024 · PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron may be notorious as a great political disruptor but — when it comes to Brussels — he’ll probably allow things to stay as they are and back a second term for European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
A new agenda to boost competitiveness and growth in the European …
May 29, 2024 · The European Commission estimates that, compared to the last decade, additional private and public investments of over EUR 620 billion annually will be necessary in the EU as a whole to meet the objectives of the Green Deal and REPowerEU.
Emmanuel Macron nominates Thierry Breton for another term at European …
Jul 30, 2024 · French President Emmanuel Macron has officially nominated Thierry Breton for a second term as France's European commissioner, according to a letter to Ursula von der Leyen dated July 25.
Macron's EU influence is at risk after European elections
Jun 11, 2024 · French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to dissolve the National Assembly following his poor results in the European elections sent shockwaves across Europe. In Brussels, his...
France mourns its loss of influence in von der Leyen’s new Commission …
Sep 17, 2024 · BRUSSELS — Emmanuel Macron's clout on the European stage just isn't what it used to be. One day after now-former French Commissioner Thierry Breton resigned in a huff, five French officials bemoaned a loss of influence for Paris in Brussels after Ursula von der Leyen pitched a new team on Tuesday.
Macron picks foreign minister Séjourné for EU commissioner after …
Sep 16, 2024 · French President Emmanuel Macron has nominated his outgoing foreign minister as the country’s next EU commissioner, replacing Thierry Breton hours after he resigned from the bloc’s executive.
France takes EU reins with push for more sovereignty
Jan 7, 2022 · French president Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to a pair of leading European figures Friday as France formally took the reins of the 27-nation bloc for the next six months with big ambitions.
France says EU Commission to end trade deal talks with Mercosur ...
Jan 29, 2024 · French President Emmanuel Macron has told the European Commission that it was impossible to conclude trade deal negotiations with South America's Mercosur bloc and understands the EU has...