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Demands and Battles After the EU Election

Ursula von der Leyen seems increasingly secure as continued chair of the EU Commission following the EU election. However, the demands are many from both her own and other parties.

Demands and Battles After the EU Election

Ten-Point Plan for EU's Asylum Pact

A day after the EU's new asylum and migration pact formally came into force, the EU Commission is now launching its plan for how it will be implemented. At the latest within two years, member states will need to have adapted to the new common rules on, among other things, reception conditions and asylum procedures that the EU Parliament and member states nailed down as recently as May.

Ten-Point Plan for EU's Asylum Pact

Hungary Lifts Veto on Ukraine Support

Nato can proceed with plans for increased military and economic support to Ukraine. Hungary does not need to be involved – and will no longer block.

Hungary Lifts Veto on Ukraine Support

EU threatens China with electric car tariffs in July

The EU is threatening China with tariffs of up to 38 per cent on the import of electric cars. Everything comes into force in July – if China does not act.

EU threatens China with electric car tariffs in July

Former EU Chief: No Support from the Far-Right

Pay no attention to the far-right! The advice comes from the EU Commission's former chairman when the successor is to gather support after the EU election. Ireland's votes still remain to be allocated.

Former EU Chief: No Support from the Far-Right

Ukrainians proposed to receive EU protection until 2026

The EU Commission is proposing a further extension of the temporary protection and rights granted to Ukrainians in the EU due to the war in Ukraine. > Ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure demonstrate that safe and sustainable conditions for return are not in place, said Commission spokesperson Christian Wigand at a press conference in Brussels.

Ukrainians proposed to receive EU protection until 2026

EU Election in Seven Points

Outer suburbs are growing in several EU countries, at the same time as a Nordic left-wing wave emerges. Here is everything you need to know about the EU election.

EU Election in Seven Points

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

Italians' brothers become largest – League loses

The far-right party in Italy, Italy's brothers (FDI), appears to be on course to become the largest party in the country's EU election, according to exit poll results. .

Italians' brothers become largest – League loses

Brussels a long way off for Folklistan

Newly formed party Folklistan worked hard to get into the European Parliament. However, when SVT's exit poll was presented, the party's top names Jan Emanuel and Sara Skyttedal could conclude that Brussels is a long way off.

Brussels a long way off for Folklistan

"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"

After the election: here are the tough questions for the EU

Ukraine and the economy are the major challenges that the EU must handle after the election. And soon, a US election is waiting that can have enormous consequences for Europe.

After the election: here are the tough questions for the EU

Kristersson in the final sprint: "Takes nothing for granted"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) knocks on the door on Saturday evening. It's the number of votes that counts, not the feeling, he says.

Kristersson in the final sprint: "Takes nothing for granted"

The Far Right is Growing – Wants to Divide Belgium in Two

Six years will Belgium celebrate 200 years of independence - if the country still exists. After this weekend's election, the next prime minister could be a Flemish separatist.

The Far Right is Growing – Wants to Divide Belgium in Two

Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"

General Lieutenant Michael Claesson becomes new supreme commander, announces the government. He succeeds Micael Bydén.

Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"

EU Election's Hottest Issues

In Sweden, parties promise to save the white snout, keep Brussels away from Swedish forestry or ban short flights. But these will be the really hot issues for the new EU parliament.

EU Election's Hottest Issues

Network warns: EU is cutting back on culture

Antidemocratic forces use culture as a weapon while public cultural funding decreases. Ahead of the EU election, the network Culture Action Europe asserts that cultural investments are decisive for Europe's democracy and future.

Network warns: EU is cutting back on culture

Top candidate on slashed agricultural subsidies: Irresponsible

The Center Party does not want to cut back on the EU's extensive agricultural budget. This sets it apart from other Swedish parties.

Top candidate on slashed agricultural subsidies: Irresponsible