On Wednesday, Ursula von der Leyen presented her plan for the EU’s future development. Behind the rhetoric of a stronger Europe lie proposals that could advance the EU’s position in several sensitive areas—and Sweden is now calling for a completely different political course.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen used this year's big line count ahead of the European Parliament elections to set the direction for the Union. Security, migration, and Europe’s relations with the rest of the world were high on the agenda—but at the same time, several announcements have opened the door to a broader debate on where to draw the line regarding Brussels’ influence.
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