Eirini Zarkadoula, Brussels Correspondent

What are the roots of the far-right movement, and how will it influence the dynamics of relationships and alliances within the European Parliament

Ursula von der Leyen and Andrej Plenković respond to To Vima's questions about possible Russian interference in the European elections

European Council President Charles Michel replies to question by To Vima in an interview to a selected group of media to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 enlargement

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, shortly after midnight following the conclusion of the first day of the Summit stated “The sanctions against Iran are a clear message that we want to send.”

The President of European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Oliver Röpke told To Vima "The ocean is a complex and interconnected system, which needs knowledge-based policy. This is why the EESC has called for an involvement of different disciplines and expertise, like data, sciences, psychology, sociology, economy in the development of the policy".

The Iranian attacks on Israel will be on the plates of the leaders at the first day of the Summit as they sit down to dinner, kicking off the European Council on Foreign Relations at around 20.00 today local time. On the basis of the latest draft available to TO BHMA, the European Council is […]

The Commission has approved an investment of more than €10 million from the Cohesion Fund for the refurbishment of 14 trains part of the Athens metro line, specifically line 1 running from the area of Piraeus to Kifissia. The investment kick-starts the first ‘circular economy’ project in Athens, bringing new life to outdated trains and ensuring that existing materials are recycled, […]

The British tabloids were having a field day as the conspiracy theories created their own reality of the absurd. The truth proved to be more prosaic, harsher and closer to home. Kate Middleton, a 42-year-old mother of three young children demonstrating great courage and strength and entering every home as she spoke straight to the […]

Mark Rutte's bid for NATO leadership has lost its momentum, leaving the Dutch Prime Minister on stand-by for now. This despite the United States wanting the issue of Jens Stoltenberg's successor settled way back in January.

Axel Voss, the main EPP negotiator on the AI Act sees it is an important step but with many question marks on the practical application

Three months before the European elections, Thierry Breton, the EU Commissioner for Internal Market, speaks to To Vima

To Vima had an interview with the EU Commission Spokesperson on digital economy, research and innovation, Johannes Bahrke, who explained in detail what AI Act means and the dangers of Artificial Intelligence

The dawn of February 23 found the group of eight correspondents who were to accompany the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to Kiev looking for Brussels’ military airport. Not a soul in sight. By the time we boarded the aircraft of the Belgian Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, with whom we would […]

The Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has a rival in the race for the top spot at NATO following the announcement of Romanian President Klaus Iohannis’ candidacy for the post. After Charles Michel changed his mind about running for the European Parliament and Ursula von der Leyen announcing that she will be seeking a second […]

Turkey will be invited as a candidate country to event marking the 20th anniversary of the EU's "big enlargement", Belgian Foreign Minister tells To Vima

Belgium’s farmers are heading for Brussels as the city prepares to welcome the 27 EU leaders for Thursday’s extraordinary summit, with some arriving on Wednesday for the ceremony in memory of Jacques Delors. There are already a few tractors stopped on streets close to the European Parliament, but there are no traffic bans in place […]

Holding an olive branch in cloudy Brussels, the EUMED-9 nations join forces with a view to formulating a unified response to shared agricultural issues

Ursula von der Leyen—President of the Commission Politician, scientist, mom and… grandmother. The latter while Ursula von der Leyen was actually at the helm of the European Commission; in fact, she acquired no fewer than three grandchildren during her term as the institution’s first woman President. Some doubted her abilities, but they were proved wrong […]

The unseen Greek heroes of the Summits talk to To Vima about European leaders and their peccadilloes, but also about moments they’d prefer to forget

“I don’t think any cancer patient forgets the day that they are told they have cancer. It’s as if that becomes a new beginning for the rest of your life,” the Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, said talking to “Τo Vima” about her three times cancer experience, but also what the EU […]