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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.
New "Government" in the EU: They Can Get Top Jobs

Draghi Report in the EU on Monday

How can the EU measure up economically with giants like the USA and China? The answer may come on Monday when the EU's most highly anticipated report is to be presented by the former head of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi. A press conference with Draghi and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been scheduled for 11 am on Monday, according to Commission spokesperson Éric Mamer in Brussels.
Draghi Report in the EU on Monday

The EU Commissioner stands firm on gender equality

The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has not given up hope of achieving numerical gender equality in the next commission – despite the fact that it currently looks like it will be 10 women against 17 men. > The process is ongoing.
The EU Commissioner stands firm on gender equality

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.
So, agriculture in the EU will be saved

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.
Task: Italy gets tough EU Commissioner

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.
Many men to Brussels – despite EU top's demands

Denmark's Development Minister to Brussels

Denmark's government nominates Minister for Development Cooperation Dan Jørgensen as the country's new EU Commissioner. > Dan has participated in climate negotiations in the UN and shown that he can handle himself internationally.
Denmark's Development Minister to Brussels

Frozen Russian billions transferred to Ukraine

The EU announces that it has transferred approximately 1. 5 billion euros (around 17.
Frozen Russian billions transferred to Ukraine

Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

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.
Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

Battle over wolves in Europe

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.
Battle over wolves in Europe

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

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

Kristersson Congratulates von der Leyen

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on five new years as the Commission's President. In a statement, he writes that "her leadership contributes to stability in an uncertain time" and that he looks forward to continued cooperation "for support to Ukraine, for increased competitiveness and for the green transition".
Kristersson Congratulates von der Leyen

MP thrown out – wants to drive out demons

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has the support of many in the European Parliament. But not from everyone.
MP thrown out – wants to drive out demons

Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

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.
Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed

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.
Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed

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

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

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

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

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.
Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

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.
Jessica Roswall, Sweden's new EU Commissioner

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

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

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".
Orbán meets Xi in Beijing

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

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.
Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required

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