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The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

The next EU Commission can be in place at the beginning of December after an agreement between the European Parliament's leading party groups. The Member of the European Parliament Heléne Fritzon (S) is worried about a weak Commission, while Tomas Tobé (The Moderate Party) welcomes the new composition.

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

"No to changed rules for rainforest logging"

Postponing the introduction of new EU rules against deforestation to December 2025 is a good idea, according to both the EU Parliament and EU member states. However, starting to change the already established rules is met with a firm no from the member states.

"No to changed rules for rainforest logging"

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

Leading party groups are in agreement to approve the next EU Commission. This would mean that the next EU Commission could be ready to start work in December.

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

Crack in Georgia's Top Leadership after the Election

Georgia's President Salomé Zurabisjvili calls for protests after the disputed election where the pro-Russian ruling party Georgian Dream won. Prime Minister Irakli Garibasjvili however rejects the allegations of electoral fraud.

Crack in Georgia's Top Leadership after the Election

Truck Regulations Torn Apart: "Bloody Awful"

The requirement for EU trucks to return to their home country every eighth week must be abolished, according to a ruling by the EU Court of Justice. Outrageous, fumes Swedish EU parliamentarian Johan Danielsson (S).

Truck Regulations Torn Apart: "Bloody Awful"

Karin Karlsbro becomes EU responsible for support to Ukraine

The Liberals' Member of the European Parliament Karin Karlsbro (L) is to lead the EU negotiations on multi-billion support to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets. The assignment as standing rapporteur (the European Parliament's chief negotiator) for Ukraine in the International Trade Committee (INTA) means that Karlsbro will be responsible for all matters related to economic issues with Ukraine during the mandate period 2024-2029, writes The Liberals in a press release.

Karin Karlsbro becomes EU responsible for support to Ukraine

Dreamed of Europe - Hanged Himself in Italian Custody

Violence and mental illness thrive in Italy's controversial repatriation center. Yet, the government in Rome has promised to build more – and quintupled the time migrants are allowed to be detained.

Dreamed of Europe - Hanged Himself in Italian Custody

"The Joker" Who Became One of the Most Powerful

Seven times he has failed to get into the House of Commons. One of the times he almost got killed by his own election poster.

"The Joker" Who Became One of the Most Powerful

Expert: New Elections Part of Macron's Calculation

France's president Emmanuel Macron is playing high stakes by calling for new elections to parliament, where Le Pen's National Rally is expected to make strong gains. A "marriage of convenience" with the far-right could become tricky – but could also be part of Macron's tactic, believes Göran von Sydow at Sieps.

Expert: New Elections Part of Macron's Calculation

The Election in France: "Macron is a Joke"

In Fréjus in southern France, support for the far-right National Rally is strong. Here, a majority of residents vote for the far-right and many want to see Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen's crown prince, as Prime Minister after the parliamentary election on 30 June.

The Election in France: "Macron is a Joke"

Thousands of protesters take to the streets in France

Thousands of people defied the rain and wind and took to the streets of Paris on Saturday evening to protest against the right-wing trend ahead of the forthcoming parliamentary election. Anti-racism groups, trade unions, and left-wing sympathisers were among those who expressed their discontent over the right-wing trend in the country and the successes of the far-right National Rally party in the European Parliament election.

Thousands of protesters take to the streets in France

Sjöstedt beats Paulsen – sets new cross-voting record

Never before has a Swedish candidate received as many personal votes in an election to the European Parliament as the Left Party's Jonas Sjöstedt received this year. He has surpassed Marit Paulsen's 15-year-old record, reports [Altinget](https://www.

Sjöstedt beats Paulsen – sets new cross-voting record

Russian woman suspected of espionage in Denmark

A woman has been arrested and charged in Denmark suspected of enabling Russian espionage, writes DR. .

Russian woman suspected of espionage in Denmark

The French new election: "Macron is playing Russian roulette"

The news of the French re-election came out of the blue, right in the middle of the intense vote count after the EU election. Macron is playing Russian roulette, says France expert Christophe Premat.

The French new election: "Macron is playing Russian roulette"

Cold shower for the Greens – lose influence

The Environment Party celebrated vigorously on election night, but on a European level there is no reason for jubilation for the Greens. Their influence is going to decrease substantially, says Mats Engström, senior adviser at Sieps.

Cold shower for the Greens – lose influence

SD's election flop – may lead to "internal divisions"

SD's strategy backfired and the election result is a "notable setback" for the party, according to a political scientist. It will lead to some internal strife and a post-election debate they haven't had before, says Andreas Johansson Heinö.

SD's election flop – may lead to "internal divisions"

Danish left-winger to redraw the map

The Danish electors are marking a protest against the government, and all three government parties are losing ground in the EU election. However, unlike many other countries, it is the left and not the right that is taking votes from the centre.

Danish left-winger to redraw the map

Ytterhögerns success is no guaranteed victory

The high ground is growing in Europe and the EU parliament. But will the parties be able to come together and form a formidable alternative? That will probably trigger a new discussion about exactly how they will group themselves, says EU expert Sofie Blombäck at Mittuniversitetet.

Ytterhögerns success is no guaranteed victory

"MP's success a dream start for the Greens"

EU candidate became a success for the Green Party, which provisionally became the third largest party with 13. 8 per cent of the votes.

"MP's success a dream start for the Greens"

The Climate in Focus for Voters

The election to the European Parliament is underway. EU cohesion, working conditions, and above all the climate are some of the issues that engage in the polling stations.

The Climate in Focus for Voters

The Liberal Leader Reveals Final Sprint Manifesto

Pressed by low opinion polls, the Liberals present three new proposals that they hope will convince wavering voters to make up their minds. It is crucial, now it is the absolute final stretch, says party leader Johan Pehrson.

The Liberal Leader Reveals Final Sprint Manifesto

Lövin's criticism of the government: "Misleading"

The government was grossly misleading in its presentation of its marine environment proposal, which is intended to protect fish stocks. Former Environment Minister Isabella Lövin (MP) believes this.

Lövin's criticism of the government: "Misleading"

Kristersson: Broad agreement on the climate

The S-leader accuses Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) of wanting to cooperate with parties that want to tear up the climate pact. However, according to Kristersson, it is not current.

Kristersson: Broad agreement on the climate

Kristersson: S's attitude is irresponsible

The Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson wants the Moderates to shut the door to the parties on the extreme right-wing in the European Parliament. A "reckless attitude", replies Ulf Kristersson (M) in SVT's Agenda.

Kristersson: S's attitude is irresponsible