European Election Fallout: Von der Leyen, Costa, Metsola, and Kallas in the Spotlight as Leaders Clash in Brussels

Brussels, Belgium – Following the recent European election, discussions have surfaced regarding the potential candidates for various key positions within the European Union. German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ally, Ursula von der Leyen, is being considered for a second term as European Commission president. Portugal’s Prime Minister, António Costa, may take on the role of European Council president, while Malta’s Roberta Metsola is speculated to potentially lead the European Parliament, and Estonia’s Kaja Kallas could become …

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Police raid office and residence of EU Parliament official

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Police executed searches at the residence and office of a European Parliament employee in Brussels, suspecting Russian interference just days before critical EU elections. This operation extended to the employee’s office in Strasbourg, France, in coordination with Eurojust and French judicial authorities. Belgium’s federal prosecutor’s office confirmed the raids on Wednesday, highlighting the urgency as Europe prepares for polls to elect a new EU Parliament from June 6-9. The investigation, initiated by …

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