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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

Denmark's Development Minister to Brussels

Denmark's Development Minister to Brussels

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Frozen Russian billions transferred to Ukraine

Frozen Russian billions transferred to Ukraine

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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

Battle over wolves in Europe

Battle over wolves in Europe

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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

Next Five-Year Plan in the EU: Police, Trains, and Oceans

Next Five-Year Plan in the EU: Police, Trains, and Oceans

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Everything from less bureaucracy to more police and simpler train journeys is promised in Ursula von der Leyen's plans for the EU Commission until 2029.

Kristersson Congratulates von der Leyen

Kristersson Congratulates von der Leyen

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MP thrown out – wants to drive out demons

MP thrown out – wants to drive out demons

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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

Power Struggle in the EU - Few Alternatives to von der Leyen

Power Struggle in the EU - Few Alternatives to von der Leyen

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Acute crisis meetings await in the EU if the votes are not enough for Ursula von der Leyen. The drama is great when the German woman puts her career at stake in a single decisive vote

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

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The hour of destiny is approaching for Ursula von der Leyen's continuation as President of the EU Commission. The battle is portrayed as a choice between stability and Viktor Orbán

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

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.

Orbán meets Xi in Beijing

Orbán meets Xi in Beijing

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing, a visit he himself calls "peace mission 3. 0"

Hungary takes control of the EU: "Things will happen"

Hungary takes control of the EU: "Things will happen"

We are not anti-European, Hungary assures when the EU's most stubborn member state is now acting as chairman of the Council of Ministers. But they think differently about almost everything - and it will be noticeable, the government promises

Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required

Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required

Ukraine must abandon four regions for peace to be possible, was the message from Vladimir Putin to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Orbán's visit to Moscow is heavily criticized by his fellow leaders in the EU

Hunt for Votes in the EU - This is What Happens Now

Hunt for Votes in the EU - This is What Happens Now

The EU leaders have backed Ursula von der Leyen as the chair of the EU Commission. Now she must also convince the EU Parliament

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

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

Major Prisoner Exchange Sparks International Outrage

Major Prisoner Exchange Sparks International Outrage

Saturday's prisoner exchange between Iran and Sweden echoed internationally. A number of major media outlets reported on the Swedes' homecoming and the criticism the exchange has received