An outside-in perspective on the future of the European Commission's civil service
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European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Oct 2026 Today, the High-Level group chaired by Catherine Day shared the results of their reflections on the Large-Scale Review with President von der Leyen and Commissioner Serafin.
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- VGK Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF holds stocks listed in Europe, which this story is about (“european”).
- ASML ASML Holding N.V-8.0% 30d
ASML Holding N.V (special industry machinery) is one of the largest Europe-based companies traded in the US, so news about Europe (“european”) reaches its shares.
- HSBC HSBC Holdings-9.3% 18d
HSBC Holdings (savings institution, federally chartered) is one of the largest Europe-based companies traded in the US, so news about Europe (“european”) reaches its shares.
- SHEL Shell+0.1% 13d
Shell (crude petroleum and natural gas) is one of the largest Europe-based companies traded in the US, so news about Europe (“european”) reaches its shares.
- NVS Novartis AG+1.3% 17d
Novartis AG (pharmaceutical preparations) is one of the largest Europe-based companies traded in the US, so news about Europe (“european”) reaches its shares.
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| NVSNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Oct 2026 Today, the High-Level group chaired by Catherine Day shared the results of their reflections on the Large-Scale Review with President von der Leyen and Commissioner Serafin.
Source: European Commission
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- Rep. Michael T. McCaul bought Asml Holding (ASML) (held by a spouse), worth $50,001 - $100,000 on 7 Aug 2026. That is 80 days before publication. Filed 14 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Kevin Hern sold Novartis Ag (NVS), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 27 Aug 2026. That is 60 days before publication. Filed 25 Sep 2026. View the filing.
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