European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged billions of euros in EU aid for regions affected by the severe flooding that has hit Central and Eastern Europe in recent days. During a visit to the major Polish city of Wrocław,

BRUSSELS (AP) — An influential French member of the European Union’s powerful executive branch resigned on Monday, calling into question the leadership of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen just as she tries to assemble a new team for the next five years.

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday named a new team to lead the European Union's most powerful institution for the next five years and tackle challenges to the region's security,