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Ursula von der Leyen to head European commission and Christine Lagarde to lead ECB
From Ursula von der Leyen at the European commission to Christine Lagarde at the ECB, your guide to key EU jobs
Nominee to lead European commission also says ‘precious’ backstop must be defended.
The candidate expected to take over as head of the EU executive said she is willing to grant another Brexit extension if the UK needs it.
German minister wins narrow backing of MEPs to succeed Jean-Claude Juncker
Nigel Farage complains about narrow margin of victory for new EU chief after she wins 52 per cent of vote
17/07/2019
Nigel Farage is facing mockery after he claimed the new European Commission president lacked "legitimacy" because she won just 52 per cent of the vote.
Policy comes as incoming president seeks to tackle claims she would be beholden to Poland and Hungary
EU Commissioner slams ‘cheap promises, simplified visions, blatantly incorrect statements’.
EU restates opposition as Ursula von der Leyen warns of ‘challenging times ahead’.
Brussels rallies amid elevation of Brexiteer Boris Johnson to UK's highest office, says it will stick to Brexit deal.
Richard Porritt and Geri Scott are back to delve ever deeper in to the world of Brexit. This week they try to stay interested in the race for Number 10, profile Ursula von der Leyen and pick their political headliners.
EU trade commissioner says he believes ‘penny is finally dropping’ for Boris Johnson.
Boris Johnson on election campaign collision-course with Brussels over new EU commissioner
06/11/2019
Prime minister refusing to pick after new president says UK must send a candidate.
Taxpayers could face paying for large fine after Downing Street fails to put forward nominee.
Frans Timmermans claims that ‘so much unnecessary damage’ has been inflicted on both Britain and EU.
‘On both sides, we should seriously consider whether the negotiations are feasible in such a short time,’ says Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen tells students that deal will be ‘for your generation’.
Brexit trade talks: What the future flashpoints will be in the negotiations with Brussels, from security to fish
09/01/2020
The EU will look to gain the upper hand in the sequencing of the trade talks.
Brexit trade talks: Ursula von der Leyen may have a soft spot for Britain, but she will be no soft touch
08/01/2020
The new European Commission President spoke of her love of the UK, but warned of 'consequences' in negotiations.
"Only as true friends can, I want to be very honest about what lies ahead of us." The words of the new European Commission president as she headed to Downing Street and her first face-to-face meeting with Boris Johnson on Wednesday.
Boris Johnson has pledged to sign a new agreement by the end of the year.
Croatia’s prime minister, Andrej Plenković, hinted at move to ensure level playing field.
The European Parliament has said it has “grave concerns” over the UK’s treatment of EU citizens after Brexit and has accused Boris Johnson’s government of putting them in jeopardy.