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

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

Fri 28 Jun 2024 14:23 CEST

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

Thu 27 Jun 2024 13:42 CEST

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

Thu 27 Jun 2024 05:45 CEST

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

"A good decision"

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"A good decision"

Tue 25 Jun 2024 14:06 CEST

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

Mon 17 Jun 2024 13:18 CEST

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

Sun 16 Jun 2024 11:01 CEST

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

Kristersson: EU top jobs should be filled quickly

Kristersson: EU top jobs should be filled quickly

Fri 14 Jun 2024 16:26 CEST

Demands and Battles After the EU Election

Demands and Battles After the EU Election

Wed 12 Jun 2024 19:13 CEST

Ursula von der Leyen seems increasingly secure as continued chair of the EU Commission following the EU election. However, the demands are many from both her own and other parties

EU threatens China with electric car tariffs in July

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EU threatens China with electric car tariffs in July

Wed 12 Jun 2024 10:09 CEST

The EU is threatening China with tariffs of up to 38 per cent on the import of electric cars. Everything comes into force in July – if China does not act

Former EU Chief: No Support from the Far-Right

Former EU Chief: No Support from the Far-Right

Tue 11 Jun 2024 17:51 CEST

Pay 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

Cold shower for the Greens – lose influence

Cold shower for the Greens – lose influence

Tue 11 Jun 2024 05:05 CEST

The Environment Party celebrated vigorously on election night, but on a European level there is no reason for jubilation for the Greens. Their influence is going to decrease substantially, says Mats Engström, senior adviser at Sieps

Holding the Middle Ground? A Delicate Balancing Act in the EU

Holding the Middle Ground? A Delicate Balancing Act in the EU

Mon 10 Jun 2024 11:52 CEST

The EU Parliament seems to have a stable middle majority again – but perhaps only on paper. Now, demands and counter-demands await in the hunt for continued support for Ursula von der Leyen

EU Election in Seven Points

EU Election in Seven Points

Mon 10 Jun 2024 07:27 CEST

Outer suburbs are growing in several EU countries, at the same time as a Nordic left-wing wave emerges. Here is everything you need to know about the EU election

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

Mon 10 Jun 2024 05:30 CEST

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?

"Von der Leyen: 'We won' – Right-wing surge in EU"

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"Von der Leyen: 'We won' – Right-wing surge in EU"

Sun 9 Jun 2024 20:37 CEST

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, declares herself the winner in the EU election where both the right and the extreme right are making progress. The question is whether the losers in Germany and France will give her their support

After the election: here are the tough questions for the EU

After the election: here are the tough questions for the EU

Sun 9 Jun 2024 08:20 CEST

Ukraine and the economy are the major challenges that the EU must handle after the election. And soon, a US election is waiting that can have enormous consequences for Europe

Listen to us – the East's demands in the EU

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Listen to us – the East's demands in the EU

Wed 5 Jun 2024 06:01 CEST

The war in Ukraine is making Europe's old Eastern Bloc wish for a stronger position in the EU. Listen to us! is the demand before the EU election and the allocation of future top jobs in Brussels

Kristersson: Fully Supports Her

Kristersson: Fully Supports Her

Mon 3 Jun 2024 17:56 CEST

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has been on a visit to Sweden and talked about forestry. After that, she will receive support from Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson

EU Chief: Realistic Proposal for Ceasefire

EU Chief: Realistic Proposal for Ceasefire

Sat 1 Jun 2024 00:26 CEST

Several world leaders are setting great hopes for the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, states that the proposal is "realistic and balanced"