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Demonstrators fill the streets of Georgia again

Demonstrators fill the streets of Georgia again

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For the fourth day in a row, thousands of people are demonstrating in Georgia against the new government's decision to freeze all talks about EU membership. The Russian leadership calls the development in the country a coup attempt, and the Prime Minister rules out the possibility of a new election being held

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

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An 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

Guarantees required before talks on ceasefire

Guarantees required before talks on ceasefire

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The EU's new top diplomat Kaja Kallas does not rule out EU forces on Ukrainian soil to protect a potential future ceasefire. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says the country must receive security guarantees before talks can be initiated with Russia

New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday

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New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday

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The EU Parliament says yes to Ursula von der Leyen's new EU Commission with 370 votes against 282. Jessika Roswall and her colleagues are already revving up on Sunday

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

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Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has taken on the leadership role to prepare the EU for a new period with Donald Trump as the USA's president. When Nordic and Baltic prime ministers meet at Harpsund this week, Tusk sits at the table

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

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The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

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The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine

The EU Chief's Final Call: Unite!

The EU Chief's Final Call: Unite!

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Russia, but also EU countries, receive harsh criticism as EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell prepares to step down. We must be more united if we want to speak the language of power, urges Borrell

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas backs Ukraine "as long as it's needed"

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas backs Ukraine "as long as it's needed"

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"Hostage Drama" at the End of EU Hearings

"Hostage Drama" at the End of EU Hearings

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Ursula von der Leyen's heaviest commissioners are being questioned when the EU Parliament is now concluding its hearings. But no one is either approved or stopped directly – as the candidates are being held as "hostages" by anxious party groups

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

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A veteran and a beginner are initiating when the next EU Commission is now being scrutinized in Brussels. Already on Tuesday, it's time for Swedish Jessika Roswall

Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"

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Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"

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Sweden's Jessika Roswall (The Moderate Party) is proposed to be responsible for environmental issues in the next EU Commission. Water and a "competitive circular economy" are also included in the job description

New "Government" in the EU: They Can Get Top Jobs

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New "Government" in the EU: They Can Get Top Jobs

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Expansion or competitiveness, defense or trade? The alternatives are many when Sweden's Jessika Roswall is now to get her post in the next EU Commission. The battle for the finest jobs is likely to be both prolonged and heated

Many men to Brussels – despite EU top's demands

Many men to Brussels – despite EU top's demands

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Where are the sisters? was wondered in the old chips commercial. The same question can Ursula von der Leyen ask herself when her EU Commission risks becoming anything but equal

Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

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Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as Commission President and can take a holiday – throughout the entire weekend. Then the work begins to piece together people and assignments to fulfill all the new promises

Kaja Kallas Resigns – Gets Top Job in EU

Kaja Kallas Resigns – Gets Top Job in EU

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Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

Sweden's next EU Commissioner is nominated. But now Jessika Roswall will also get a responsibility area – and be grilled by the EU Parliament

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

Keir Starmer receives congratulations from colleagues around the world after his landslide victory in Britain's election.

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

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EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

EU 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

Sweden risks being left behind in the battle for top EU jobs

Sweden risks being left behind in the battle for top EU jobs

Campaign about the future post in the EU commission is in full swing

"A good decision"

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"A good decision"

EU countries' negotiators are in agreement to propose Ursula von der Leyen for five years as chair of the EU Commission. However, she can still be blocked by the EU Parliament

Estonia jails Russian professor for spying

Estonia jails Russian professor for spying

A Russian professor at Estonia's most prestigious university has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison, accused of spying on behalf of Russia.

Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs

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Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs

EU 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

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

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?