European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen embarked on her eighth trip to Kyiv since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Ahead of winter, she presented a proposal for the EU’s share of a G7 loan, as well as fresh money for the country’s energy security.
Citing the high number of smoking-related cancer deaths, the European Commission wants to see more smoke-free zones where children and young people gather outdoors.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has today presented her team of Commissioners to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Thierry Breton’s resignation from the European Commission comes as a surprise as President Ursula von der Leyen is due to present her team of Commissioners for the next term to the European Parliament on Tuesday.
Many schools across Europe are introducing bans or restrictions on the use of mobile phones amid concerns about their impact on young people’s mental health. While there are no EU-wide rules to tackle the issue, in July EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen also sounded the alarm and vowed to take action.