Hungary Repeals Law Banning Promotion of Homosexuality to Minors
Hungary's parliament has voted to repeal a law banning the “promotion of homosexuality” to minors.
World
European football club owners push to explore salary cap
Owners of leading football clubs in Europe are pushing to investigate the possibility of introducing a salary cap, according to information provided to The Times.
Sports
Prisjakt plans to sue Google in Stockholm court over alleged abuse of dominance
Price comparison company Prisjakt plans to follow in Pricerunner's footsteps and sue Google in the Patent and Market Court in Stockholm, reports Dagens Industri.
Business
EU court upholds Google’s 4.1 billion euro Android antitrust fine
The EU's highest court has ruled that search giant Google must pay a fine of 4.1 billion euros, equivalent to 45.4 billion kronor, for violating competition rules.
Business
Google rejects Pricerunner’s SEK 77 billion damages claim as unfounded
The dispute between Google and Pricerunner will be settled on Wednesday. Pricerunner's damages claim is SEK 77 billion. "We strongly oppose this lawsuit," writes Google Sweden communications manager Joakim Larsson.
Business
Budapest Pride: Regular celebration this year
Glitter, rainbows and love. The Pride parade marches through the streets of Budapest on Saturday. Unlike last year, when we fought for our rights, this year it will be a normal celebration, says activist Ádám Kanicsár.
World
Abolished customs duties could lower food prices this winter
Ground black pepper, grapefruit, and certain wines are now completely exempt from customs duties under the agreement between Mercosur and the EU. But customers will not see the benefit as lower prices in stores until this winter, according to Karin Brynell, CEO of the Swedish Grocery Trade.
Business
European Court of Justice rules Hungary's LGBTQ law violated EU law
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Hungary violated EU law by passing a law that stigmatizes and marginalizes LGBTQ people.
World
EU billions to Hungary from 2023 decision could be withdrawn, court advisor says
The European Commission should revoke its 2023 decision to release previously frozen billions in aid to Hungary, a senior advisor to the European Court of Justice said.
World
EU Court: Danish "ghetto law" may be discriminatory
The European Court of Justice has ruled that the Danish “ghetto law” can lead to discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, but leaves it to the Danish judiciary to decide on the matter. We are really happy, and now we would like to have our homes back, says Muhammad Aslam, who has sued the Danish state together with eleven other residents.
World
Court rules: Is Denmark's "ghetto list" illegal?
Denmark's so-called "ghetto list" has drawn strong criticism after the state forcibly relocated residents based on ethnicity. Today, the European Court of Justice will decide whether the method violates the EU's equal treatment directive. I think we have a good chance, says Majken Felle, who has sued the Danish state.
World
Same-sex marriages must be recognised throughout the EU
Same-sex marriages must be recognised in all EU countries, the European Court of Justice has ruled. Marriages entered into in another country should at least be able to be registered in those countries where they are not permitted.
World
Data: Real Madrid demands 40 billion from Uefa
Real Madrid is demanding almost the equivalent of 40 billion kronor in compensation from the European Football Association (Uefa), the AFP news agency reports, citing sources. This after a Spanish court rejected an appeal from the association regarding the so-called super league in football.
Sports
Real Madrid's demands: Request compensation from Uefa
Real Madrid will demand "significant" compensation from European football's governing body UEFA after a Spanish court rejected an appeal by the association regarding the so-called Super League.
Sports
Low-cost Airlines' Baggage Fees Under EU Scrutiny for Legality
The baggage fees of several major low-cost airlines may be illegal. The Norwegian Consumer Council, the Norwegian equivalent of the Consumer Agency, lists seven companies, including Norwegian and Ryanair, that charge incorrect fees for hand luggage.
Business
Europe dependent on American clouds: "A risk"
When the USA appears as an increasingly unreliable partner, Europe and Sweden stand with their heads in the clouds – the American clouds. The dependence on American IT services raises concerns about who has control and who gets to read your emails.
World
After Disputes: Migrants Go Ashore Outside the EU
49 migrants have landed in Albania, in a new attempt by Italy to outsource the handling of asylum seekers outside the EU.
World
Victory for Sweden on minimum wages
The EU's directive on minimum wages should be withdrawn in its entirety, according to an Advocate General at the EU Court of Justice. This gives Sweden and Denmark wind in their sails in their protests.
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Migrants who don't leave "are sabotaging the system"
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is pushing for return hubs for migrants who do not leave the EU despite rejection. It will reduce the very will to seek asylum altogether, he says to TT in Vienna. A proposal is expected as early as March, according to Kristersson.
Sweden
Meta meets the EU halfway
There will be fewer targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram within the EU. This is stated by Meta after the EU put pressure on the social media giant.
Business
Italian migrant issue to the European Court
The future of seven migrants, whom Italy wants to send to Albania pending a decision on asylum, will be determined by the European Court of Human Rights.
World
Industry Alarm: 3 out of 10 below the Poverty Line
Seven out of ten in retail trade work part-time. Three out of ten thus have such a low salary that they fall below the poverty line. That figure must come down, believes the LO union Handels, which is prepared to go on strike over the issue. One way to achieve this could be to make it more expensive for each hour worked, says chairperson Linda Palmetzhofer.
Business
New law to rescue controversial migrant deal
The Italian government has approved a new law aimed at counteracting the legal resistance to the criticized migrant agreement with Albania.
World