President of the European Commission

Shortly after the release of exit polls regarding Germany’s elections on Sunday evening, Costa announced the convening of an emergency European Council meeting on March 6, 2025.

Earlier on Friday, during the Munich Security Conference, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to reform defense spending rules to enable member states to "substantially increase their defense expenditure"

Costa added that discussions clearly focus on anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense, as well as on missiles, ammunition, and mobility.

The Greek Premier, among other things, suggests the EU authorities should aim to implement prompt and more flexible initiatives to respond to the current energy challenges

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has introduced a fresh set of hiring rules for the incoming crop of EU commissioners.

Wolves were nearly hunted to extinction in the 18th century, but thanks to successful conservation efforts, their populations have rebounded. However, the EU has just voted to downgrade their protection status, paving the way for them to be shot to protect livestock.

Henry Foy, the Financial Times’ Brussels Bureau chief, noted to To Vima, Ursula von der Leyen "has managed to assemble a team that, even despite political differences, looks set to dance to her tune."

Additionally, she pointed out the gender balance in her team, with 11 women making up 40% of the European Commissioners, though she remarked that when the initial nominations were submitted, the figure stood at just 22%.

In his letter, the French politician openly accused Ursula von der Leyen of personally requesting that France withdraw his candidacy for the European College of Commissioners

The EC spokesperson said the Commission has taken strong measures to address some of these practices that fall under competition rules, and in May, a fine of over 300 million euros was imposed

The complaint was filed by the GIPRI against the EC head at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on May 22