What will the new Trump-presidency mean for the European Union?

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Change always comes with a new U.S. President, but what will it mean for the European Union, when Trump enters the Oval Office. Read more about it in our blog post.

Brussels was not hoping for a second Trump-term, but came prepared

Brussels was not hoping for a second Trump-term, but came prepared

Rasmus J. KoldingNov 7, 202412 minutes

Brussels may have hoped for a different outcome, but it was prepared for Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency. Facing potential shifts in U.S. support for Ukraine, NATO dynamics, and trade, European leaders must now balance their reliance on…

Brexit meant Brexit, but what can the new UK-government mean for the EU?

Brexit meant Brexit, but what can the new UK-government mean for the EU?

Rasmus J. KoldingNov 3, 20247 minutes

With Keir Starmer’s Labour government in power, UK-EU relations may see a cautious shift toward cooperation. While rejoining the EU is not on the table, Labour’s softer stance opens doors for closer ties in areas like security and trade. Starmer…

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How is the president of the European Commission elected?

How is the president of the European Commission elected?

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How does Europe choose its top leader? The European Council nominates a candidate for President of the European Commission, but the process involves many steps. The candidate has to pass through parliament and lay out a vision. But what is…

Who is the High Representative of the European Union?

Who is the High Representative of the European Union?

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Does the European Union have a Minister of Foreign Affairs? While the High Representative does not formally have the title, they do carry out a lot of the same tasks as a minister would. But what responsibilities and duties does…

Why does the European Parliament have multiple locations?

Why does the European Parliament have multiple locations?

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The European Parliament has two different seats; one in Brussels and one in Strasbourg. The location of the parliament is a thing over which politicians have fought for decades, but why does the parliament have two locations, and why are…

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