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Trump anxiety in the EU over US tariffs

Europe's trade ministers are getting nervous ahead of Donald Trump's return as president in the USA. We should not stir up trouble, Sweden urges.

Trump anxiety in the EU over US tariffs

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

The next EU Commission can be in place at the beginning of December after an agreement between the European Parliament's leading party groups. The Member of the European Parliament Heléne Fritzon (S) is worried about a weak Commission, while Tomas Tobé (The Moderate Party) welcomes the new composition.

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

Leading party groups are in agreement to approve the next EU Commission. This would mean that the next EU Commission could be ready to start work in December.

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

Forssell: Time for EU Proposals on Deportations

The Government wants to see a concrete EU proposal for "return hubs" for those deported from the EU. We need common answers, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).

Forssell: Time for EU Proposals on Deportations

New Farmer Protests Against EU Trade

French farmers are blocking the roads again – this time in protest against the EU's planned trade agreement with Latin America. Other EU countries - including Sweden – are all the more positive.

New Farmer Protests Against EU Trade

The EU Chief's Final Call: Unite!

Russia, but also EU countries, receive harsh criticism as EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell prepares to step down. We must be more united if we want to speak the language of power, urges Borrell.

The EU Chief's Final Call: Unite!

Better Harvests – The Price of Olive Oil May Be Halved

It has only become more and more expensive. But now the price of olive oil appears to be turning down.

Better Harvests – The Price of Olive Oil May Be Halved

Sweden moves up from the bottom in the EU

Despite an uncertain world and constant concern over competitiveness, the EU Commission dares to believe in an economic upturn. Sweden is climbing from the bottom.

Sweden moves up from the bottom in the EU

Svantesson: No Exceptions to the Budget

No exceptions – not even for nuclear power. This will be the main rule when Sweden switches from surplus targets to balance targets in the state budget in three years, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Svantesson: No Exceptions to the Budget

Facebook's owner fined billions

Facebook's parent company Meta has been fined by the EU Commission to pay equivalent to approximately 9. 2 billion kronor in fines.

Facebook's owner fined billions

EU Countries to Jointly Purchase Weapons with Support

The EU Commission is contributing with the equivalent of 3. 5 billion Swedish kronor to five projects for joint procurement of defense materials.

EU Countries to Jointly Purchase Weapons with Support

Voting Chaos and Anger over New Forest Regulations

New rules against deforestation of rainforest are postponed for another year. But the voting in the EU parliament was chaotic and the criticism is heavy against the result.

Voting Chaos and Anger over New Forest Regulations

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.

Meta meets the EU halfway

"Being able to scroll on Tiktok is not IT competence"

Less screen time is not the solution to Swedish teenagers' gaps in IT skills. The screens should be used in a different way.

"Being able to scroll on Tiktok is not IT competence"

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas backs Ukraine "as long as it's needed"

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas promises to support Ukraine "as long as it is needed" if she becomes the new foreign minister in the EU Commission. > We must ensure that Russia loses its last colonial war, says Kallas in the hearing she is undergoing in the EU Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee before taking office.

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas backs Ukraine "as long as it's needed"

EU appeal: Support the military with regional aid

Use regional support as defense support, the EU Commission urges member states. More flexible rules could provide billions for military infrastructure.

EU appeal: Support the military with regional aid

Major Deficiencies in Students' IT Skills

Four out of ten Swedish teenagers have large gaps in IT skills, and perform at a low or very low level. This is shown by an international measurement where Sweden has participated for the first time.

Major Deficiencies in Students' IT Skills

German-Italian airline deal is complete

Lufthansa's purchase of state-owned Italian Ita is complete, according to the Italian news agency Ansa. The parties – Lufthansa and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance for the owner, the Italian state, reached an agreement late on Monday evening.

German-Italian airline deal is complete

Concern in the EU: "Have Fallen Behind"

The election of Donald Trump makes it even more urgent for the EU to address its competitiveness, urges former ECB chief Mario Draghi at a top meeting in Budapest. Swedish innovation and capital market are presented as good examples.

Concern in the EU: "Have Fallen Behind"

Social Democrats' demands on Kristersson: EU plan for Ukraine support

The Social Democratic Party's leader Magdalena Andersson urges Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) to push for an EU plan to secure support for Ukraine at the EU summit. .

Social Democrats' demands on Kristersson: EU plan for Ukraine support

The Government is Reported for Lack of Climate Plan

Sweden's government is reported for not meeting EU's climate goals. > The government has pursued a policy that is hostile to the climate, it is not acceptable, says Kristina Östman, climate chief at the Nature Conservation Association, to [SVT News.

The Government is Reported for Lack of Climate Plan

The announcement: Roswall approved as EU Commissioner

After a shaky committee hearing on Tuesday evening, Jessika Roswall had to wait for a decision from the EU Parliament. But now she has been approved.

The announcement: Roswall approved as EU Commissioner

Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

Europe both cheers and sighs over Donald Trump's election victory in the USA. The EU machinery is preparing itself for the consequences, with a focus on trade and the war in Ukraine.

Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

Setback for Roswall in the EU - has to wait for a decision

Jessika Roswall will have to wait until Wednesday to find out if she is approved as the new environmental commissioner in the EU. The criticism is strong after Tuesday evening's hearing – and the Left Party wants to see her replaced.

Setback for Roswall in the EU - has to wait for a decision