Major European parties are intensifying negotiations for key EU appointments to provide an image of stability.
Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas are expected to take over the roles of the European Commission, European Council, and European diplomacy respectively.
The urgency of the negotiations is partly due to the imminent French general elections, where a rise of the far-right is feared.
The rise of the far-right in France could have complicated the agreement on EU governance.
The German chancellor argues that it is necessary to restore trust in European institutions without competing with political extremes.
Mark Rutte is expected to be the next Secretary General of NATO.
Conclusion: Despite the alarming rise of the far-right in Europe, major parties are working to maintain stability and trust in EU institutions.