
Broken and Defeated, Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission is a Sinking Ship
This is a Commission that confuses moralistic fervour and emotional manipulation with legal authority and slogan-infested political theatre with actual power.

This is a Commission that confuses moralistic fervour and emotional manipulation with legal authority and slogan-infested political theatre with actual power.

A former Commission advisor warned that the system is “built to prevent change.”

Polish and Hungarian officials say it is “staggering” that they should be criticised for alleged wrongdoing while top EU figures are facing such serious allegations.

Mogherini’s departure follows her detention and questioning in connection with suspected corruption.

Brussels insiders are quietly questioning the country’s courts after top EU officials were detained in a corruption probe.

Lower officials fear their reputations will also be tarnished by accusations of fraud and corruption levelled at their seniors.

Reports say a former EU foreign policy chief, who now holds a significant post elsewhere, has been taken in for questioning.