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Bet or bust – the fate report to the EU

Bet or bust – the fate report to the EU

Mon 9 Sept 2024 11:05 CEST

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

Mon 9 Sept 2024 05:59 CEST

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

Fri 6 Sept 2024 12:21 CEST

So, agriculture in the EU will be saved

So, agriculture in the EU will be saved

Wed 4 Sept 2024 11:11 CEST

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

Kristersson Congratulates von der Leyen

Kristersson Congratulates von der Leyen

Thu 18 Jul 2024 14:34 CEST

Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

Mon 8 Jul 2024 13:34 CEST

Sweden's next EU Commissioner is nominated. But now Jessika Roswall will also get a responsibility area – and be grilled by 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

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

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

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