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Power and Money – Now They Are Being Investigated in Brussels
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Power and Money – Now They Are Being Investigated in Brussels

The audit has been initiated by Jessika Roswall and her intended colleagues in the next EU Commission. In a month, tough committee hearings await – and a political game where no one is safe
Starmer pays for his Taylor Swift tickets
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Starmer pays for his Taylor Swift tickets

Keir Starmer is crawling to the cross and paying for some of the gifts he received since he became British Prime Minister in July - including tickets to see Taylor Swift.
After Brexit – a new start between the EU and the UK
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After Brexit – a new start between the EU and the UK

The EU and the UK have agreed on regular summits and "strengthened cooperation" after Brexit. A fresh start in relations is promised – but how remains unclear
EU promise of rapid billion support to Ukraine
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EU promise of rapid billion support to Ukraine

The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, promises 35 billion euros in quick loans to Ukraine. The payment will be made with the help of frozen Russian assets
EU billions for light and warmth in Ukraine
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EU billions for light and warmth in Ukraine

The EU is promising fresh support to Ukraine to help the country with protection and warmth ahead of yet another war winter.
Italian Mayor: The River Has Exploded
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Italian Mayor: The River Has Exploded

The schools are closed, and all travel should be avoided. This is announced by authorities in northern Italy, where the storm Boris has now arrived after unleashing wind and water chaos in Central Europe
Waste, Chemistry, and Water – the Chief's Orders to Roswall
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Waste, Chemistry, and Water – the Chief's Orders to Roswall

Jessika Roswall has received twelve clear assignments from the President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, listed in point form.
After Johansson: Austrian to head asylum base in EU
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After Johansson: Austrian to head asylum base in EU

Trade Union Dislike of Job Titles in the EU Commission
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Trade Union Dislike of Job Titles in the EU Commission

Snus and Animal Rights – Hungary's Responsibility in the EU
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Snus and Animal Rights – Hungary's Responsibility in the EU

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

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
Heavyweight EU Commissioner Resigns in Protest
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Heavyweight EU Commissioner Resigns in Protest

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen receives scathing criticism from French Thierry Breton, who is leaving the Commission with immediate effect. "Questionable leadership", Breton fumes – to be replaced by outgoing Foreign Minister Stephane Séjourné
The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis
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The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis

Crisis in Berlin and crisis in Paris create a crisis for Brussels as well. Weak and unpopular governments in both Germany and France are causing the EU to stall
Slovenian struggle delays EU Commission
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Slovenian struggle delays EU Commission

S-Warning Against New EU Commission
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S-Warning Against New EU Commission

New EU Commission in a week
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New EU Commission in a week

The new EU Commission, the union's "government", cannot be announced until at least next week, announces the EU Parliament. Next Tuesday, Chairperson Ursula von der Leyen will meet with the parliament's group leaders
Bet or bust – the fate report to the EU
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Bet or bust – the fate report to the EU

More innovation and enormous investments are required to save Europe, believes former ECB chief Mario Draghi in a weighty report. But the battle is likely to be tough about the benefits of joint borrowing and EU bonds
New "Government" in the EU: They Can Get Top Jobs
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New "Government" in the EU: They Can Get Top Jobs

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
Draghi Report in the EU on Monday
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Draghi Report in the EU on Monday

The EU Commissioner stands firm on gender equality
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The EU Commissioner stands firm on gender equality

So, agriculture in the EU will be saved
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So, agriculture in the EU will be saved

The agricultural policy in the EU must be changed – and that already now. This is the opinion of the industry itself in a heavy report in Brussels
Task: Italy gets tough EU Commissioner
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Task: Italy gets tough EU Commissioner

Italy can still be given responsibility for the economy in the EU Commission, reports the German newspaper Die Welt. The number of women in the Commission is now at least nine, following pressure from President Ursula von der Leyen
Many men to Brussels – despite EU top's demands
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Many men to Brussels – despite EU top's demands

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
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Denmark's Development Minister to Brussels

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