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Zelensky: Wants to make the Russians hate Putin

Support us – otherwise you will strengthen Russia, says Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on site in Brussels to present his "victory plan" for the EU leaders. Hungary warns of a world war.

Zelensky: Wants to make the Russians hate Putin

Tougher Demands: Send People to Syria

The pressure is increasing all over Europe to deport more migrants – and even start returning refugees to Syria. But the aid organizations are furious.

Tougher Demands: Send People to Syria

First boat with migrants arrives in Albania

16 migrants have arrived in Albania from Italy, the first group in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's touted deal with the Balkan country. According to Albania's Prime Minister, other countries have already shown interest in a similar solution – but been rejected.

First boat with migrants arrives in Albania

The demand ahead of the EU summit: Tighten up migration

Migration becomes a hot issue at the EU leaders' summit in Brussels. The pressure is to increase on asylum seekers to return when they do not have the right to stay in the EU.

The demand ahead of the EU summit: Tighten up migration

EU proposal to get more migrants out promised

The EU Commission is to present legislative proposals that will increase the pressure on migrants who are not allowed to stay in the EU to return. And return centers in locations outside the EU will be re-examined.

EU proposal to get more migrants out promised

Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is met with harsh words and scathing criticism in the EU Parliament. Left-wing lies and political propaganda, he counters himself.

Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

Svantesson: Hungary must back down

Hungarian resistance to one of the parts of the EU's next Ukraine support can make the entire support significantly more expensive for Europe. Depressing, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Svantesson: Hungary must back down

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.

Power and Money – Now They Are Being Investigated in Brussels

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. .

Starmer pays for his Taylor Swift tickets

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.

After Brexit – a new start between the EU and the UK

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 promise of rapid billion support to Ukraine

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. .

EU billions for light and warmth in Ukraine

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.

Italian Mayor: The River Has Exploded

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. .

Waste, Chemistry, and Water – the Chief's Orders to Roswall

After Johansson: Austrian to head asylum base in EU

For five years, former Minister Ylva Johansson has been responsible for asylum and migration issues in the EU Commission. Now, it is proposed that her job will be taken over by Austria's outgoing Finance Minister Magnus Brunner.

After Johansson: Austrian to head asylum base in EU

Trade Union Dislike of Job Titles in the EU Commission

In Ursula von der Leyen's proposed new EU Commission, there is no one with a clear title related to the labor market. This is strongly disliked by the parties to the left and also the European trade union cooperation organization Etuc.

Trade Union Dislike of Job Titles in the EU Commission

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

Hungary's nominated EU Commissioner is proposed to be responsible for health and animal welfare. The rather lightweight responsibility area at EU level led to a hearty laugh in the press conference room when Chairwoman Ursula von der Leyen announced her lineup on Tuesday morning.

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

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.

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

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.

Heavyweight EU Commissioner Resigns in Protest

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.

The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis

Slovenian struggle delays EU Commission

A political struggle in Slovenia risks further delaying the next EU Commission. The country's parliament has not yet formally approved the intended EU Commissioner Marta Kos, since the opposition has demanded explanations about the pressure exerted when Kos was nominated instead of the initially appointed Tomaz Vesel.

Slovenian struggle delays EU Commission

S-Warning Against New EU Commission

Who will do what in Ursula von der Leyen's next EU Commission has not yet been presented. But criticism is already coming from Europe's gathered social democrats.

S-Warning Against New EU Commission

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.

New EU Commission in a week

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.

Bet or bust – the fate report to the EU