They were the EU's leading duo for five years, but their relationship increasingly deteriorated. Now, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing scathing criticism from former Council President Charles Michel.
WorldThe remains of a Ukrainian mayor, who was captured by Russian soldiers at the beginning of the invasion war in 2022, have been returned. The governor of Zaporizhzhia claims that he was tortured to death.
WorldAn Estonian foreign minister and a Portuguese top meeting general will be two of the EU's foremost faces outward until 2029. Kaja Kallas and António Costa kick off the new mandate period with a trip to Ukraine, and are two of the EU's new poster names to keep an eye on.
WorldFive years after the United Kingdom left the EU, the country's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be welcomed to an EU summit again.
WorldEurope both cheers and sighs over Donald Trump's election victory in the USA. The EU machinery is preparing itself for the consequences, with a focus on trade and the war in Ukraine.
WorldA number of Western countries are questioning the weekend's election in Georgia, which ended with the pro-Russian ruling party Georgian Dream proclaiming victory. Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says she is "seriously concerned".
WorldGeorgia'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.
WorldIran's extensive robot attacks on Israel are a significant escalation that gives reason for "great concern". This is the opinion of Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party), a view she shares with colleagues in Europe.
WorldBritain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to restore the relationship with the EU during a top meeting with a number of European leaders outside Oxford.
WorldPrime Minister Viktor Orbán's "peace trips" to China and the USA are causing upset in the EU leadership. Sweden is no exception, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
SwedenDissatisfaction with Hungary is brewing in the EU, just over a week into the country's presidency of the Council of Ministers. Now, warnings and boycotts are being threatened.
WorldKeir Starmer receives congratulations from colleagues around the world after his landslide victory in Britain's election.
WorldWhat can Hungary do to put an end to Russia's war in Ukraine? Skepticism is great when Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is on his way to Moscow.
WorldWith guiding principles from Donald Trump, Europe is to be "made great again" when Hungary takes over the baton as presidency of the EU Council of Ministers. But is it six months of confrontation or compromise that await under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán? The uncertainty is great.
WorldEU leaders are in agreement on the top trio that will lead the EU's work over the next five years. The decision was made despite resistance from both Italy and Hungary.
World"A historic step forward", notes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on his Brussels visit after the start of negotiations with the EU last week. New security agreements are to guarantee long-term support.
WorldThe catchphrase is borrowed from Donald Trump as Hungary takes over the presidency of the EU's Council of Ministers from 1 July. The main slogan becomes "Make Europe great again" – Make Europe great again.
WorldEU countries are still not in agreement about five more years with Ursula von der Leyen as chair of the EU Commission. The decision is delayed until at least next week since leaders at the EU's top meeting wanted more involvement – or a larger share of the cake.
WorldPay no attention to the far-right! The advice comes from the EU Commission's former chairman when the successor is to gather support after the EU election. Ireland's votes still remain to be allocated.
WorldRivalries 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?
WorldDenmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was assaulted by a man on a square in Copenhagen on Friday. The man has been apprehended.
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