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Commission 2009

Analysis EU Institutions 

The election of the presidents of the European Commission: the 'best elected' and the worst elected? (V2)

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Commission 2004, Commission 2009, Commission 2014, Absolute majority, European Parliament, Vote

(B2) Since the system of validation by a vote of the President of the European Commission exists, the elected candidate

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Analysis European history EU Institutions 

2009… When David Cameron torpedoed the candidacy of Tony Blair

August 11, 2016August 11, 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Cathy Ashton, Commission 2009, David Milband, High Representative, Peter Mandelson

(BRUSSELS2) The way in which the Americans followed the different evolutions of the candidates (especially British) for European posts during

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Analysis European policy 

The resignation of John Dalli, what lesson to draw from it

18th October8th May 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Commission 2009, European Commission, Dally, démission, pouvoir

(BRUSSELS2) After the resignation of Commissioner John Dalli, we can ask ourselves several questions but there is one certainty.

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News Blog European policy 

The Commission at work. No time to waste !

10th February 201011th May 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Commission 2009, European Commission

(BRUSSELS2) Approved on Tuesday by a vote of confidence by the European Parliament, by a large majority - 488 votes for, 137

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News Blog Humanitarian aid European policy 

A new Bulgarian commissioner (humanitarian aid) is appointed (Maj)

19th January 201011th May 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Humanitarian aid, Commission 2009, European Commission, Georgieva, Appointment, Portrait

(BRUSSELS2) Bulgaria has decided to appoint a new European commissioner in place of Roumiana Jeleva, who had failed

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News Blog European policy 

The great oral of the commissioners is not a synecure

18th January 201012th October Nicolas Gros Verheyde Hearings, commissioners, Commission 2009, European Commission, Jose-Manuel Barroso, Olli Rehn, European Parliament, Rocco Buttiglione, Romania Jeleva

(B2) For a week, the European Parliament has been in turmoil. This is the great oral for future European Commissioners. An exercise

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News Blog European policy 

Jeleva case: seeking an “honorable” end to the crisis

14th January 201011th May 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Audition, Bulgaria, commissioners, Commission 2009, Jeleva, European Parliament, Veto

(BRUSSELS2) Rumiana Jeleva, the Bulgarian commissioner, approached to take charge of humanitarian aid and crisis response continues to be

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News Blog European policy 

Jeleva in front of the European Parliament. Bye bye Rumiana?

12th January 201011th May 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Audition, Bulgaria, Commission 2009, European Parliament

(BRUXELLES2) In the end, we have “pity for her”, this is the phrase that came up most often in the mouths of MEPs in

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News Blog High Representative 

Catherine Ashton's answers to the Parliament's questionnaire

18th December 200914th May 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Audition, Commission 2009, High Representative, European Parliament, CFSP

(BRUSSELS2) As usual, the European Parliament has asked each Commissioner to complete a written questionnaire, which will be distributed

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  • [Notebook 21.03.2023] European geopolitics – Defence. Diplomacy. Crises. Powers March 21, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Decryption] At least 2,5 billion euros to boost ammunition production in the EU and delivery to Ukraine March 21, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] 18 countries decide to jointly buy ammunition via the European Defense Agency March 20, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] The Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution and eight Iranian officials placed under sanctions March 20, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] Iran, Tunisia and Cambodia singled out by the European Parliament March 20, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Confidential] Towards an agreement on ammunition for Ukraine between the 27? (v3) March 19, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] Belgrade-Pristina dialogue. A half-deal on a roadmap March 19, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Confidential] Joint purchase of 155 mm shells. A text ready to sign on Monday! (v2) March 17, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] Nine million euros for the armed forces of North Macedonia March 17, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Confidential] Where is the ammunition debate? The discussion continues between ambassadors March 17, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Analysis] The 500-word rule gives a boost to the European Parliament's emergency resolutions March 17, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [News] Legislation on critical rare materials. The Commission proposal March 16, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Scoop] One year later: the balance sheet of the strategic compass. Good progress, but need to speed up March 16, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] Between Israel and the European Union, is the rag burning? Increasingly sensitive debate March 16, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Notebook 16.03.2023] European geopolitics – Defence. Diplomacy. Crises. Powers March 16, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Preview] On the agenda of the European Council (23 and 24 March 2023). EU pauses on sanctions March 15, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Decryption] The European Peace Facility modified on three points March 15, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Verbatim] Enlargement, the past and the future of the Union! (G. Nauseda) March 14, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
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