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EU probes Hungary for possible breach of state aid rules

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European lawmakers vote to strengthen bee protection

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The Union Jack is seen Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Britain faces another week of political gridlock after British lawmakers on Monday denied Prime Minister Boris Johnson a chance to hold a vote on the Brexit divorce bill agreed in Brussels last Thursday. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

The Latest: EU Council president will recommend Brexit delay

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gets in to her car after a meeting with French President lEmmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. French President Emmanuel Macron meets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ahead of EU summit this week. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

New European Commission delayed, to take office in December

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European Commissioner designate for Internal Market Sylvie Goulard waits for the start of her hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels, Thursday, Oct 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)

The Latest: France sees ‘political game’ in EU nominee vote

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European Commissioner designate for Internal Market Sylvie Goulard answers questions during her hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels, Thursday, Oct 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)

EU lawmakers reject France’s nominee, deliver blow to Macron

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN - Associated Press

European Commissioner designate for Internal Market Sylvie Goulard waits for the start of her hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

French nominee for EU post denies wrongdoing in fraud case

By SAM PETREQUIN - Associated Press

Ursula von der Leyen defended her initiative in a statement arguing that "the 'European way of life' also means listening and debating with each other to find solutions for the common good. That is what I want us to do together." (Photograph by Seth J. Frantzman/Special to The Washington Times)

Ursula von der Leyen defends ‘way of life’ czar from far-right label

By Eric J. Lyman - Special to The Washington Times

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, right, shakes hands with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson prior to a meeting at a restaurant in Luxembourg, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was holding his first meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Monday in search of a longshot Brexit deal. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, Pool)

The Latest: Johnson says he can see ‘shape’ of a Brexit deal

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FILE - In this Thursday, July 18, 2019 file photo, European Antitrust Commissioner Margrethe Vestager talks during a news conference at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels. The European Union’s powerful competition chief has indicated she’s looking at expanding regulations on personal data, dropping an initial hint about how she plans to use new powers against tech companies. Margrethe Vestager said Friday, Sept. 13 while Europeans have control over their own data through the EU’s existing data privacy rules, they don’t address problems stemming from the way companies use other people’s data. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, file)

EU probes Belgian tax deals with multinationals

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Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, left, shakes hands with President of the European Parliament David Sassoli before their meeting at the European Parliament in Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

EU Parliament chief questions ‘European Way of Life’ title

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN - Associated Press

Incoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces Ireland's Phil Hogan as candidate for EU Trade Commissioner during a media conference at EU headquarters in Brussels, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. Incoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday unveiled her team of candidates for the EU commission. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

Irishman set to lead EU future trade talks with UK, US

By LORNE COOK and SAM PETREQUIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 20, 2019 file photo, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker waves before the start of a meeting at the Europa building in Brussels. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has had to cut short his vacation on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 to be rushed to Luxembourg where he will undergo an operation on his gallbladder. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File)

Juncker has successful surgery; will miss G7 Biarritz summit

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Ursula von der Leyen, right, designated European Commission President, and Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki arrive for a news conference in Warsaw, Poland, Thursday, July 25, 2019.(AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

EU president-elect in Poland for talks on migration, law

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Commuters use escalators at the Schuman metro and train station outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, July 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

EU to implement new monitoring system to enforce rule of law

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Ursula von der Leyen gestures after being elected as the new European Commission President at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, Tuesday, July 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

Von der Leyen: pro-EU fixture in Merkel’s Cabinets

By GEIR MOULSON and RAF CASERT - Associated Press

Germany's Ursula von der Leyen delivers her speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, Tuesday July 16, 2019. Ursula von der Leyen outlined her vision and plans as Commission President. The vote, held by secret paper ballot, will take place later today. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

The Latest: German minister confirmed for top EU post

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Italy's David-Maria Sassoli shows seven fingers for the number of voices missing to be elected as President at the European Parliament in the first round vote in Strasbourg, eastern France, Wednesday July 3, 2019. European Union legislators are gearing up to elect their parliamentary leader — a decision that will complete the bloc's drawn-out appointment process for its top jobs. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

The Latest: EU nominee seeks support, vows to listen

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Czech Republic's Prime Minister Andrej Babis, left, speaks with the media as he arrives for an EU summit in Brussels, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. European Union leaders continued a third day of talks to seek a breakthrough in a diplomatic fight over who should be picked for a half dozen of jobs at top EU institutions. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)

The Latest: Macron says EU picks reflect Franco-German bond

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel, center, arrives for an EU summit in Brussels, Thursday, June 20, 2019. European Union leaders meet in Brussels for a two-day summit to begin the process of finalizing candidates for the bloc's top jobs. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

The Latest: Juncker: filling Europe’s top jobs won’t be easy

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