What happened in the EU in July 2019?
The European Union agreed on the top posts. There is a new President of the European Commission, a new President of the European Parliament and a new President of the Council, representing the EU countries.However, it isn't over yet. The whole Commission will have to be formed with one Commissioner per EU country, proposed by their government.
The President asked for one male and one female candidate per EU country, which is new. So the President will pick one of the two.
The new Commission's President - with journalists © European Union 2019 - Source : EP
Once all the candidates are found, they will be questioned in the Parliament. Afterwards, the Parliament will have to agree by majority for the whole Commission.
So this is what you'll see in the news in the coming months, together with Brexit. (article) (article)
Ah, Brexit. A new Prime Minister was elected in the UK. Meaning more instability. He will most probably go to the capitals of the EU to ask for concessions. Which he probably won't get - why would he? (article)
And at the end of October, the deadline for Brexit, we'll be back at square one. Either no-deal, or extra delay. Or another deal?
Also, even if some people think the EU isn't doing so well, here's an article with some counter-arguments.
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