German politician accuses French president of making common cause with Hungary’s Viktor Orban

For Emmanuel Macron, the outcome of this week’s wrangling could scarcely have been better

Former journalist David-Maria Sassoli completes key element of EU ‘top jobs’ deal

German defence minister’s nomination by Macron breaks deadlock over top EU jobs

German defence minister (60) is seen as a liberal and reliable pair of hands

EU Council meeting to extend into unprecedented third day after efforts to broker deal

Donald Tusk to put forward new compromise list of possible nominations

Taoiseach’s exit for Europe would likely spark election and be crushing blow for party

Europe Editor Patrick Smyth sets the scene and looks at the runners and riders

Likelihood of rapid accord disappears as EPP sinks deal on commission president

Summit Diary: Juncker notes wryly it appears he’s not that easy to replace

The institutions’ leaders may not fix policy on their own, but they play a vital role in deciding priorities, setting the tone and shaping public perception of the union

Spitzenkandidat system dead as member states agree to reconvene on June 30th

EU leaders to meet again on June 30th to seek agreement on who should get top jobs

Little confidence at agreement on selection amid clear blocking minorities

Bundesbank president seeking to enhance suitability for ECB governor role

Union leaders feel need to remind UK of stances on withdrawal accord and extension

Good turnout and swing from ultranationalism enhance Europe’s sense of legitimacy

Parties that mimic the far-right have suffered big electoral and reputational damage

Opposition growing to Weber, the European People’s Party ‘spitzenkandidat’