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EU updates Mexico agreement

The EU Commission and Mexico now finally hope to have reached an agreement on modernizing their trade agreement from 2000. "We want to deepen our cooperation even further, to great benefit for our people and economies.

EU updates Mexico agreement

Investigation expanded against X

The EU Commission is toughening its tone against X - but claims at the same time that it has nothing to do with the recent harsh words from the internet giant's owner Elon Musk. .

Investigation expanded against X

After the Ceasefire: EU Billion to Gaza

The EU Commission is promising 120 million euros – approximately 1. 4 billion Swedish kronor – in immediate support to Gaza following the agreement on a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

After the Ceasefire: EU Billion to Gaza

Proposals for new electricity areas delayed

The publication of proposals for Sweden's new electricity areas is being postponed. The recommendations that were supposed to be presented on January 27 will now be published later in the spring, writes Svenska kraftnät in a press release.

Proposals for new electricity areas delayed

Concern in the EU over cyberattacks on healthcare

After 309 cyberattacks against the healthcare sector in the EU in 2023, an action plan is now being presented to increase digital security. "Prevention is better than cure, so we must prevent cyberattacks from occurring.

Concern in the EU over cyberattacks on healthcare

Anxiety is growing ahead of the EU's new cider rules

The EU's plans to standardize what is officially allowed to be called cider have created anxiety among Nordic beverage producers. .

Anxiety is growing ahead of the EU's new cider rules

Experts: Hidden Motives behind the Greenland Play

Donald Trump's statement about making Greenland American can be a smokescreen for real interests. This is like the opening move in a chess game, says political scientist Anamaria Dutceac Segesten.

Experts: Hidden Motives behind the Greenland Play

New EU Billions to Ukraine

The EU Commission is allocating an additional 140 million euros – approximately 1. 6 billion Swedish kronor – in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

New EU Billions to Ukraine

The Foreign Minister: Lower the Oil Price Ceiling

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard wants to lower the price ceiling on Russian oil. The lower the price for Russian oil, the faster the peace, she says in her speech at the defense conference in Sälen.

The Foreign Minister: Lower the Oil Price Ceiling

Sale of alcohol from farms allowed from June 1

After the green light from Brussels, the government's sights are set on introducing farm sales of alcohol on June 1. .

Sale of alcohol from farms allowed from June 1

Fear and doubt as Musk intervenes in Europe

How should X-owner Elon Musk be handled when he increasingly openly gives his support to the far-right – and even gets involved in an election campaign? European leaders are hesitant, out of fear of clashing with Donald Trump. .

Fear and doubt as Musk intervenes in Europe

Task: Farm sales pass EU scrutiny

The government's plans to allow farm sales of alcohol seem to be able to be introduced this summer. According to information, the EU Commission has no objections to the proposal.

Task: Farm sales pass EU scrutiny

Task: Farm Sales Pass EU Scrutiny

The government's plans to allow farm sales of alcohol appear to be able to be introduced this summer. According to information, the EU Commission has no objections to the proposal.

Task: Farm Sales Pass EU Scrutiny

They Demand Possibility of Price Ceiling on Food in the EU

One should be able to set a ceiling on food prices within the EU, proposes the Social Democrats, who demand a broader examination of the food market within the union. We want to be able to demand lower prices, says EU parliamentarian Adnan Dibrani (S).

They Demand Possibility of Price Ceiling on Food in the EU

Ursula von der Leyen ill with pneumonia

The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has cancelled all trips and official appearances until mid-January since she was struck by "a severe pneumonia". .

Ursula von der Leyen ill with pneumonia

Hungary Loses a Billion Euros in EU Support

Hungary is missing out on a billion euros in EU support because the country has not met the EU's requirements to combat corruption. This is the first time an EU country has experienced this.

Hungary Loses a Billion Euros in EU Support

Russia in focus as Poland takes over the Council Presidency

Security, security and again security. When Poland becomes the EU presidency, the focus is clearly directed towards Russia.

Russia in focus as Poland takes over the Council Presidency

Belgium bans single-use e-cigarettes – a European first

E-cigarettes for single use are banned in Belgium from January 1. Single-use e-cigarettes are a new product that only serves to attract new customers, says the country's Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke.

Belgium bans single-use e-cigarettes – a European first

Long wait for new Alzheimer's drug

After years of waiting, the message came: the EU's pharmaceutical authority says yes to the drug lecanemab against Alzheimer's. But the question is which patients can be treated, and when – and if it is introduced in the country's regions at all.

Long wait for new Alzheimer's drug

EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

The police in Finland are investigating whether a foreign cargo ship - belonging to Russia's shadow fleet - is guilty of the crime of damaging a major power cable between Finland and Estonia. The EU is now proposing new sanctions against Russian ships, and NATO is offering Finland and Estonia support.

EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

The Russian gas tap can be turned off – prices are rising

The price of fossil gas in Europe is rising in line with the increasing risk of the flow of Russian gas to the EU via Ukraine being cut off at the turn of the year. The prospects of getting a new Russian-Ukrainian gas agreement in place look difficult.

The Russian gas tap can be turned off – prices are rising

Car Crisis Under Review in Europe

Already in January, the EU Commission promises to launch a "strategic dialogue" about the future of the car industry in Europe. The announcement comes after crisis headlines at many major car brands, which have also led to demands for relaxed environmental regulations.

Car Crisis Under Review in Europe

Sweden: Hold on to the ban on petrol cars

Sweden is resisting when heavyweights in the automotive industry want to change the EU's decision not to allow new petrol cars on the market after 2035. .

Sweden: Hold on to the ban on petrol cars

EU clearance for postponed rainforest law

New EU rules to counter the devastation of rainforests will come into force from the end of December 2025. With 546 votes against 97, the EU Parliament finally approved on Tuesday the postponement that the EU Commission had wanted to give companies and member states more time to adapt to the new rules.

EU clearance for postponed rainforest law