Ursula von der Leyen will officially serve a second term as EU Commission president. Now she needs to solve the tricky puzzle of assembling a team of commissioners. In theory, the rules are simple. In practice, it’s a political mess. Here’s why 👉 trib.al/Cgb6fEX

Such a great piece by Zia Weise Marianne Gros Leonie Cater Don’t say Green Deal anymore; so say Clean Industrial Deal Is this CleanWashing? Well, the Greens voted for it. politico.eu/article/europe…

In fear of war and Trump, Europe takes no chances. trib.al/3kdpFTt

Come for the analogy between Bridgerton and the EU lobbying world, stay for the content. If you haven't signed up to Elisa Braün's weekly EU influence newsletter, now is the time 👇 politico.eu/newsletter/pol…

You’ve been in the European Parliament so long you resemble its buildings: crumbling ruins propped up by taxpayers. Sound familiar? Check out my tongue-in-cheek guide to the 7 tribes of MEPs, from zombies (above), to swindlers and wannabes. politico.eu/article/europe…

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis throws his political weight around to clinch a key portfolio. “I would certainly like a portfolio that highlights on the one hand the progress that Greece has made economically, but also Greece’s sort of strategic position." politico.eu/article/greece…

Here is where things stand on the new European Commission - before most of Brussels closes its laptop to head out to the beach. politico.eu/article/europe…

“We can contribute to issues related to shipping and the Mediterranean,” NikosChristodoulides told POLITICOEurope in an interview “It is after our own urgings that the President Ursula von der Leyen felt the need to have a commissioner to deal exclusively with this.” politico.eu/article/cyprus…

Europe’s hunger for minerals for its electric cars and microchips is sparking accusations that it is inflaming conflict in eastern Congo, one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises that has killed 6 million people over recent decades. My deep dive 👇 politico.eu/article/eu-rwa…

You’ve had two years: EU eyerolls at Hungary’s request for help with Russian oil. trib.al/5NcRHfX

Aντίο Margaritis Schinas. With Nektaria Stamouli politico.eu/article/greece…

EU prepares for COP29 showdown with China over climate aid Scoop Zia Weise politico.eu/article/eu-cal…

On EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton talks to Barbara Moens about the complex puzzle Ursula von der Leyen has to solve in choosing her next top team. And in Paris, Clea Caulcutt unpacks how the Olympics are affecting France’s chaotic politics. 🎧 Listen here: trib.al/PUgOQaI

Great and insightful profile of the man who is Italy's likely next European commissioner

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's next five year term is gearing up to be more challenging than her first. Will she step into the power vacuum or stumble? 🔗 trib.al/s4Hjcxy

MR's choice for FM Hadja Lahbib as commissioner is sensitive within Belgium, as her competences as FM were widely questioned by Belgian diplomats and officials. "Get your popcorn ready for the hearing", said one. politico.eu/article/belgiu…

Forget about a November launch for the next European Commission. Brussels takes its time, as complex calendars and lengthy conflict of interest screenings for commissioner nominees are delaying the process. With ⁦Max Griera⁩ politico.eu/article/eu-par…

Kamala Harris’ brat summer risks to undermine efforts by Europe and Washington to give Ukraine a $50 billion loan. With ⁦Gregorio Sorgi⁩ politico.eu/article/kamala…

Ursula von der Leyen is about to hand out key jobs in her team. Here’s who we think will get which portfolio in the next European Commission. With Max Griera jacopo barigazzi and Politico’s stellar newsroom. politico.eu/article/great-…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not go to the European Parliament until next week, which is set to push back the long awaited unveiling of her new team and their portfolios. With Max Griera Eddy Wax ✍️ politico.eu/article/von-de…