New European Commission
Analysis: Has von der Leyen deceived Macron about the top job?
Ursula von der Leyen's new government is a clear illustration of the new balance of power in Europe. That's what the New York Times' Jenny Gross writes in an analysis.
That Italy's Raffaele Fitto becomes commissioner with special responsibility for reform shows how the country's importance has increased during Giorgia Meloni's time in power.
"Meloni's party has its roots in the country's failed fascist experiment, with deep skepticism towards the EU. But Meloni has taken on the role of a pragmatic partner to the EU," she writes.
At the same time, it is clear how France's influence has become weaker, writes Politico's Nicholas Vinocur. Emmanuel Macron agreed to replace controversial Thierry Breton with former foreign minister Stéphane Séjourné, in exchange for a more important responsibilities. Instead, the concrete influence became less, writes Vinocur:
"Partly it may be due to Macron's weaker position after the loss in this summer's EU elections [...] Perhaps he has also been deceived by von der Leyen."
Analysis: Has von der Leyen deceived Macron about the top job?
Ursula von der Leyen's new government is a clear illustration of the new balance of power in Europe. That's what the New York Times' Jenny Gross writes in an analysis.
That Italy's Raffaele Fitto becomes commissioner with special responsibility for reform shows how the country's importance has increased during Giorgia Meloni's time in power.
"Meloni's party has its roots in the country's failed fascist experiment, with deep skepticism towards the EU. But Meloni has taken on the role of a pragmatic partner to the EU," she writes.
At the same time, it is clear how France's influence has become weaker, writes Politico's Nicholas Vinocur. Emmanuel Macron agreed to replace controversial Thierry Breton with former foreign minister Stéphane Séjourné, in exchange for a more important responsibilities. Instead, the concrete influence became less, writes Vinocur:
"Partly it may be due to Macron's weaker position after the loss in this summer's EU elections [...] Perhaps he has also been deceived by von der Leyen."
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The election in the United States|Averted the Trump act
Trump: Mysterious woman chased Routh - "saw evil"
An unidentified female motorist spotted and followed Ryan Routh before his arrest in West Palm Beach on Sunday. This is what Donald Trump says in connection with an election meeting in the city of Flint in Michigan, reports the BBC.
- She saw evil in this guy, Trump claimed.
According to the ex-president, the woman must have become suspicious when Routh started running towards his car. She is said to have followed in her own car and photographed the license plates and sent the images to the authorities.
- Seriously, who does that? Women are smarter than men. I would love to meet her, Trump explained to his audience.
He also told his audience that only "significant" presidents get shot at.
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The violence in Mali
Group linked to al-Qaeda claims attacks in Mali
Gunmen attacked a military training area and several other places in Mali's capital, Bamako, on Tuesday. This is reported by several media. According to AP, a military airport in Bamako should also have been attacked.
According to the country's authorities, the military managed to repel the attacks. A number of people are said to have been killed but there is no information on how many.
A terrorist group with links to al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility.
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Political situation in Great Britain
Keir Starmer's wife accepted tickets to Taylor Swift
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer may face a parliamentary inquiry, British media reports.
The background is that his wife Victoria Starmer received luxury clothes from Labour's biggest donor Lord Alli, former chairman of the online fashion retailer Asos. Something that Starmer has not reported in the manner required of politicians.
Starmer's wife is said to have also received two free tickets to Taylor Swift's concert at Wembley, worth hundreds of pounds, writes The Independent. It is previously known that the couple went to the concert together in June, but it has only now emerged that Victoria Starmer went once more in August, then without her husband's company.
Keir Starmer's wife accepted tickets to Taylor Swift
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer may face a parliamentary inquiry, British media reports.
The background is that his wife Victoria Starmer received luxury clothes from Labour's biggest donor Lord Alli, former chairman of the online fashion retailer Asos. Something that Starmer has not reported in the manner required of politicians.
Starmer's wife is said to have also received two free tickets to Taylor Swift's concert at Wembley, worth hundreds of pounds, writes The Independent. It is previously known that the couple went to the concert together in June, but it has only now emerged that Victoria Starmer went once more in August, then without her husband's company.
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The North Korea crisis
New North Korean robot launch
For the second time in a week, North Korea fired several ballistic missiles last night. In a statement, South Korea condemns the "provocation", writes Yonhap.
The launches add to tensions that have been building since Friday, when North Korea released rare images of a facility that enriches uranium for nuclear weapons.
New North Korean robot launch
For the second time in a week, North Korea fired several ballistic missiles last night. In a statement, South Korea condemns the "provocation", writes Yonhap.
The launches add to tensions that have been building since Friday, when North Korea released rare images of a facility that enriches uranium for nuclear weapons.
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