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Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

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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

Svantesson: Hungary must back down

Svantesson: Hungary must back down

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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)

Power and Money – Now They Are Being Investigated in Brussels

Power and Money – Now They Are Being Investigated in Brussels

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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

Starmer pays for his Taylor Swift tickets

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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

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

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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

EU promise of rapid billion support to Ukraine

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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

EU billions for light and warmth in Ukraine

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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

Italian Mayor: The River Has Exploded

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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

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

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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

After Johansson: Austrian to head asylum base in EU

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Trade Union Dislike of Job Titles in the EU Commission

Trade Union Dislike of Job Titles in the EU Commission

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis

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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

Slovenian struggle delays EU Commission

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S-Warning Against New EU Commission

S-Warning Against New EU Commission

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New EU Commission in a week

New EU Commission in a week

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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

Bet or bust – the fate report to the EU

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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

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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

Draghi Report in the EU on Monday

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The EU Commissioner stands firm on gender equality

The EU Commissioner stands firm on gender equality

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So, agriculture in the EU will be saved

So, agriculture in the EU will be saved

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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

Task: Italy gets tough EU Commissioner

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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