Elections 2014
Wilders opts not to become an MEP
PVV leader was forced to choose between national and European parliaments, and the failure to form a far-right group was decisive.
Irish MEP leaves ALDE for ECR group
Move puts ECR further ahead of ALDE in contest to become the third biggest group in the European Parliament.
Cameron to force vote on Juncker at EU summit
Supporters of Thorning-Schmidt say if she is appointed to the presidency of the European Council this could help soften the blow for Cameron.
Germany puts Oettinger forward for second term as EU commissioner
Re-nomination aims to retain energy portfolio for Germany and is balanced by a deal to give Martin Schulz a second term as president of the European Parliament.
Last-minute attempts to form political groups
Tuesday (24 June) is the deadline for forming groups in the European Parliament. Nigel Farage's EFD has met the criteria, but so far Marine Le Pen's far-right alliance has not.
Court throws out legal challenge by Wilders
European court declares case inadmissible because Dutch far-right leader did not provide enough information.
SPD drops demand for Commission job
Germany's SPD would accept a centre-right German commissioner if Martin Schulz is elected president of the European Parliament.
Talking Europe - 14 June 2014
European Voice editor Tim King talks to France 24 about the formation of the next European Commission.
Deadline looms for independents to choose which parliamentary group to join
Time is running out to complete the formation of groups in the European Parliament and there are still some MEPs who have not yet decided which group to join.
N-VA opts to join ECR rather than ALDE
Flemish party's decision on allegiance of its four MEPs could swing contest for position as third-biggest Parliamentary group.
Grand coalition shares out the spoils
Choice of replacement European commissioners will depend on summit decisions.