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After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

Rivalries and compromises await as the newly elected European Parliament forms itself. First question: can the leaders of member states agree on who should hold the top jobs?.

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

"Von der Leyen: 'We won' – Right-wing surge in EU"

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, declares herself the winner in the EU election where both the right and the extreme right are making progress. The question is whether the losers in Germany and France will give her their support.

"Von der Leyen: 'We won' – Right-wing surge in EU"

The Far-Right is the largest in Austria

It appears that the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) is set to become the largest party in the EU election in Austria, according to domestic media. With a significant share of the votes counted, FPÖ – which has long topped the opinion polls in the country – according to public service broadcaster ORF, has 25.

The Far-Right is the largest in Austria

After the election: here are the tough questions for the EU

Ukraine and the economy are the major challenges that the EU must handle after the election. And soon, a US election is waiting that can have enormous consequences for Europe.

After the election: here are the tough questions for the EU

Climate issue full of conflicts – get a grip on the EU situation

Swedish voters stand out by listing climate change as one of the most important issues in the EU election. It is also an area where conflicts are piling up before the next term.

Climate issue full of conflicts – get a grip on the EU situation

EU: Ukraine ready to initiate membership talks

Ukraine and Moldova have fulfilled the EU's requirements to initiate negotiations on membership in the union, confirms an EU Commission spokesperson. Thus, talks on membership can formally begin – when member states are in agreement.

EU: Ukraine ready to initiate membership talks

EU Election's Hottest Issues

In Sweden, parties promise to save the white snout, keep Brussels away from Swedish forestry or ban short flights. But these will be the really hot issues for the new EU parliament.

EU Election's Hottest Issues

Magdalena Andersson: Stop the endless scrolling

The Social Democrats want to put more pressure on the tech giants when it comes to how children and young people use social media, among other things, they want to tighten the rules for how algorithms work. .

Magdalena Andersson: Stop the endless scrolling

Absolutely most important to protect Systembolaget

SD and C are pleased that the sale of alcohol on farms becomes allowed, even if they had hoped for fewer restrictions. For S is one thing decisive, according to group leader Lena Hallengren.

Absolutely most important to protect Systembolaget

Farm sales of alcohol should be allowed in 2025

The government wants to allow vineyards, microbreweries, and small distilleries to sell their alcohol products directly on site. But there are certain restrictions to avoid threatening Systembolaget.

Farm sales of alcohol should be allowed in 2025

Kristersson: Fully Supports Her

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has been on a visit to Sweden and talked about forestry. After that, she will receive support from Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

Kristersson: Fully Supports Her

Top candidate on slashed agricultural subsidies: Irresponsible

The Center Party does not want to cut back on the EU's extensive agricultural budget. This sets it apart from other Swedish parties.

Top candidate on slashed agricultural subsidies: Irresponsible

Large companies called up to the Foreign Ministry about sanctions

Swedish large companies have been called to the Foreign Ministry since the European Commission alerted about suspected transactions, writes Dagens Nyheter. The companies deny that they have intentionally circumvented Russian sanctions.

Large companies called up to the Foreign Ministry about sanctions