Charles Michel

EUROPE

Ursula von der Leyen nominated to lead European Commission

Digital Desk - Jul 2, 2019

German defence minister Ursula von der Leyen has been nominated by EU leaders to head up the European Commission. France's Christine Lagarde has been proposed...

BUSINESS

EU President upbeat over Canada trade deal despite Belgian opposition

Digital Desk - Oct 25, 2016

The European Union (EU) and Canada have tried to remain upbeat about the prospects for their trans-Atlantic free trade pact despite a small Belgian...