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Task: Italy gets tough EU Commissioner

Italy can still be given responsibility for the economy in the EU Commission, reports the German newspaper Die Welt. The number of women in the Commission is now at least nine, following pressure from President Ursula von der Leyen.

Task: Italy gets tough EU Commissioner

EU: Proposal for increased quotas for herring fishing

Lower quotas for salmon and herring but increased quotas for several herring species. These are some of the EU Commission's proposals on how much fish can be caught in the Baltic Sea next year.

EU: Proposal for increased quotas for herring fishing

Taking Court Action to Stop Herring Fishing

The EU's fisheries ministers pushed through continued herring fishing in the Baltic Sea this year, contrary to the EU Commission's proposal. Now, Coalition Clean Baltic (CCB), which brings together environmental organizations around the Baltic Sea, is demanding that the EU Court of Justice annul the decision – and immediately stop all herring fishing, [reports Vetenskapsradion](https://sverigesradio.

Taking Court Action to Stop Herring Fishing

Frozen Russian billions transferred to Ukraine

The EU announces that it has transferred approximately 1. 5 billion euros (around 17.

Frozen Russian billions transferred to Ukraine

Battle over wolves in Europe

The wolf is back in Europe – and creates controversies and strife between wolf opponents and nature conservationists. The pack has grown significantly in recent years and demands for hunting have increased.

Battle over wolves in Europe

MP thrown out – wants to drive out demons

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has the support of many in the European Parliament. But not from everyone.

MP thrown out – wants to drive out demons

Billström: No to Top EU Job

Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) is favourite to become an EU Commissioner, according to Sveriges Radio and Expressen. He himself denies the reports via his press secretary in an SMS to Dagens Nyheter, stating that he "is not available for a post as Commissioner".

Billström: No to Top EU Job

Billström to become EU Commissioner soon?

Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billström is favourite to become an EU Commissioner, according to Sveriges Radio and Expressen. Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is expected to present the EU Commissioner by the first week of August at the latest.

Billström to become EU Commissioner soon?

EU warns of deficits in Italy and France

Seven EU countries – including both France and Italy – risk fines for breaching the EU's budget rules. However, a return to the austerity policies of the 2010s is not promised.

EU warns of deficits in Italy and France

Swedes Who Could Land the EU's Top Job

A new Swedish EU Commissioner is soon to be appointed. Can it be EU Minister Jessika Roswall, a former Prime Minister or KD leader Ebba Busch? So far, the answer only exists in Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's head.

Swedes Who Could Land the EU's Top Job

Kristersson: Ukraine belongs in the EU

"Very encouraging. " So comments Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) on the EU Commission's announcement that Ukraine and Moldova have fulfilled the criteria to initiate talks on EU membership.

Kristersson: Ukraine belongs in the EU

Listen to us – the East's demands in the EU

The war in Ukraine is making Europe's old Eastern Bloc wish for a stronger position in the EU. Listen to us! is the demand before the EU election and the allocation of future top jobs in Brussels.

Listen to us – the East's demands in the EU

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

KD-top wants asylum center outside the EU

KD will see a new migration pact with asylum centers outside the union. The current system for seeking asylum in an EU country is morally wrong, according to top candidate Alice Teodorescu Måwe.

KD-top wants asylum center outside the EU

EU Chief: Realistic Proposal for Ceasefire

Several world leaders are setting great hopes for the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, states that the proposal is "realistic and balanced".

EU Chief: Realistic Proposal for Ceasefire