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Brussels – Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has hailed Teresa Ribera, the incoming first vice-president and Spanish socialist, as a “true and devoted” European. Von der Leyen expressed her eagerness to collaborate closely with Ribera, who will oversee Competition as well as the Clean, Fair, and Competitive Transition. In her address…

Moody’s, the credit ratings agency, has warned that a recent court decision could potentially cost banks up to £30 billion in consumer compensation. The ruling, delivered in October, took lenders by “considerable surprise,” according to documents submitted to the Supreme Court by FirstRand and Close Brothers. The banks, represented by the law firm Eversheds Sutherland,…

Some MEPs have signalled their strong disapproval of the new team of EU commissioners to serve under Ursula von der Leyen. MEPs voted to back the new team, or “college”, at the plenary in Strasbourg.  The mainstream parties voted in favour of the new look commission. While a majority voted in favour of the new…

The newly signed agreement strengthens cooperation between the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and the European Parliament, streamlining procedures for accessing parliamentary premises, requesting the waiving of immunity for lawmakers and staff, and obtaining documents essential to investigations. Signed on Wednesday, the pact comes just weeks after EPPO announced it was investigating one of the…

Strasbourg (Eurotoday) – The Greens/EFA urge the international community to reject Georgia’s election results, call for a re-run under supervision, repeal repressive laws, and impose EU sanctions on officials. The European Parliament today, on November 28, 2024, is set to adopt the resolution on Georgia’s deteriorating democratic crisis following the parliamentary vote on October 26…

In Albania, the winners of the second round of the Challenge Fund, part of the EU4Innovation initiative, were officially recognized at a special ceremony. This event highlighted 20 startups that presented innovative ideas and creative solutions aimed at enhancing business development and fostering the innovation ecosystem in the country. These 20 winners were chosen from…

Romanian Official Moves to Block TikTok Amid Election Interference Concerns Romanian authorities are taking a hard look at TikTok, with Pavel Popescu, Vice President of the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications of Romania (ANCOM), announcing plans to initiate procedures to suspend the platform in the country. In a statement posted to Facebook…

Brussels (Eurotoday): A body was discovered in the tunnel between Naamsepoort and Louiza metro stations in Brussels. The identity and cause of death remain unknown, prompting an investigation by federal police. Metro services on lines 2 and 6 are heavily disrupted as authorities gather evidence and review surveillance footage. A body was found in the…

Harpsund – Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is hosting a Nordic-Baltic summit on Wednesday and Thursday, which will also see participation from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The leaders of these nations are reaffirming their commitment to Ukraine and pledging to enhance their support efforts. “If Ukraine loses, we all lose,” warns Donald Tusk, whose…

Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard Offer a 20-Minute Daily Politics Rundown Sky News Deputy Political Editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard team up to deliver their daily podcast, Politics At Jack And Sam’s, offering a concise 20-minute briefing on the key political events of the day ahead. This morning, the latest…