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EU Commission President von der Leyen Survives No Confidence Vote

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EU Commission President von der Leyen Survives No Confidence Vote

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The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen passed the European Parliament's vote of no confidence with a good margin. Of the Swedes, only SD wanted to overthrow her, while V chose to abstain

SD Challenges The Moderate Party Over EU Leadership Vote

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SD Challenges The Moderate Party Over EU Leadership Vote

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Dismiss Ursula von der Leyen and the entire EU Commission, the far-right urges in a vote of no confidence in the EU Parliament. The German is likely to survive – but risks a difficult balancing act ahead

Hungary Blocks Budapest Pride Parade but Mayor Vows to Proceed

Hungary Blocks Budapest Pride Parade but Mayor Vows to Proceed

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Hungarian police forbid next week's pride parade in the capital Budapest. But the mayor refuses to give in

V and KD Clash in EU Parliament: Employee Reports Scratches

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V and KD Clash in EU Parliament: Employee Reports Scratches

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The KD leader Ebba Busch says that the incident that hit Alice Teodorescu Måwe is completely unacceptable. But The Left Party gives a different picture

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

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EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

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The EU Parliament condemns with an overwhelming majority Turkey's detention of Joakim Medin and demands that he be released immediately.

Sweden's A-Tractor Age Limit Likely to Stay at 15 After EU Talks

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Sweden's A-Tractor Age Limit Likely to Stay at 15 After EU Talks

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The 15-year limit appears to remain for A-tractors after positive signals from the EU's member states. The decisive negotiation takes place on Monday

Feud over the economy in Europe - "madness"

Feud over the economy in Europe - "madness"

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The crisis situation is heavy in Europe with war in Ukraine and strained relations to Donald Trump's USA. Then the next feud is already underway – with widely differing opinions on the right path to a stronger economy

EU's New Economic Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Worker Rights

EU's New Economic Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Worker Rights

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The crisis situation is heavy in Europe with war in Ukraine and strained relations to Donald Trump's USA. Then the next feud is already underway – with vastly differing opinions on the right path to a stronger economy

Minute of Silence for Örebro in the EU

Minute of Silence for Örebro in the EU

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The victims of the school shooting in Örebro have now also been honored in the EU. Europe mourns, says Speaker Roberta Metsola

He is to face Musk in the EU

He is to face Musk in the EU

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How should democracy be protected from undue influence – without sacrificing freedom of speech? This is something Tomas Tobé (The Moderate Party) will have to ponder, as the parliamentary responsible for the EU's "democratic shield".

15-year limit may remain for A-tractors

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15-year limit may remain for A-tractors

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The European Parliament's two largest party groups are backing a Swedish proposal to retain the 15-year limit for A-tractors. Now it's about getting the member states on board

Strong or Right-Wing? This is What the Swedes Say in the EU

Strong or Right-Wing? This is What the Swedes Say in the EU

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Important or sad? This is what some of the Swedish MEPs think about the new EU Commission.

"Cattle trading" creates mistrust in the European Parliament

"Cattle trading" creates mistrust in the European Parliament

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A middle coalition is to guarantee support for an EU-friendly policy in the EU parliament. But the majority is thin and the distrust between the parties is clear

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

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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

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

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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

"Grow up!" - Crisis and Anger over Next EU Leadership

"Grow up!" - Crisis and Anger over Next EU Leadership

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Political crisis threatens in the EU when the parliament's party groups cannot agree on the next EU Commission. The takeover may be delayed until 2025 – and make the far-right a part of the majority

Setback for Roswall in the EU - has to wait for a decision

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Setback for Roswall in the EU - has to wait for a decision

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Jessika Roswall will have to wait until Wednesday to find out if she is approved as the new environmental commissioner in the EU. The criticism is strong after Tuesday evening's hearing – and the Left Party wants to see her replaced

They can take over after Billström

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They can take over after Billström

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Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for International Development Cooperation Johan Forssell are among the names mentioned first in speculations about who will take over after party colleague Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) as Foreign Minister.

Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

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Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

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The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen can continue her job for five more years. The EU Parliament supports her – with a margin of 41 votes

Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed

Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed

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It leans towards strong Swedish support for Ursula von der Leyen as continued Commission President in the EU. But nothing is given yet – and SD and V are clearly against

Jessica Roswall, Sweden's new EU Commissioner

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Jessica Roswall, Sweden's new EU Commissioner

The Government proposes Jessika Roswall (M) for the position as Sweden's next EU Commissioner. This was announced by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) at a press conference on Monday

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

It will be a moderate - but who? Already today, the government is presenting Sweden's next EU Commissioner.

Weber re-elected - ECR group grows

Weber re-elected - ECR group grows

German Manfred Weber continues as group leader in the EU Parliament's largest party group, with Swedish Tomas Tobé (The Moderate Party) as vice chairman. The SD group ECR grows to third largest in the Parliament and hopes for continued cooperation to the right

Swedes Who Could Land the EU's Top Job

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