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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

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

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

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

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

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

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.

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

Cold shower for the Greens – lose influence

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.

Cold shower for the Greens – lose influence

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

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.

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

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

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?.

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

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

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.

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

Kristersson: Fully Supports Her

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.

Kristersson: Fully Supports Her