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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…

What is the European Central Bank?

What is the European Central Bank?

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In the Eurozone, every member state has its own central bank, but there is also a common central bank called the European Central Bank (ECB) with its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. This is the institution responsible for the currency of…

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

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

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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?

7 min read

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…

How is the president of the European Commission elected?

How is the president of the European Commission elected?

3 min read

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…

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