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EU Parliament Approves Delay in Key Sustainability Rules

The European Parliament has said yes with a large margin to postponing heavy parts of the new sustainability directives CSR and CSDD for at least a year. The rules concern, among other things, what responsibility companies need to take to ensure that subcontractors outside the EU do not contribute to, for example, environmental destruction and child labor.

EU Parliament Approves Delay in Key Sustainability Rules

Europol Set for Expansion in New EU Security Strategy

The police cooperation Europol is to be developed and new attempts will be made to unite the member states on what the opponents have dubbed "chat control". .

Europol Set for Expansion in New EU Security Strategy

EU Eyes Boosting Eastern Infrastructure for Defense and Development

Russia's war in Ukraine prompts the EU Commission to want to open up regional support for more defense investments, not least in the member states furthest to the east. .

EU Eyes Boosting Eastern Infrastructure for Defense and Development

Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire Swedish Fuel Company Preem

The fuel company Preem, with refineries in Lysekil and Gothenburg, has been acquired by the Swiss energy conglomerate Varo Energy, writes Preem in a press release. The deal must be approved by the relevant authorities to be completed.

Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire Swedish Fuel Company Preem

Sweden Seeks to Shield Key Goods from EU-US Tariff Clash

Juice and jeans are okay. But many other goods need to be exempted in the EU's response to the USA in the escalated trade war.

Sweden Seeks to Shield Key Goods from EU-US Tariff Clash

Nordic Nations Unite to Tackle Unsafe Products from Temu and Shein

Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are joining forces against dangerous products from global online stores such as Temu and Shein. .

Nordic Nations Unite to Tackle Unsafe Products from Temu and Shein

EU Urges 3-Day Supply Prep for Crisis Readiness

Make sure to have supplies at home for at least 72 hours, in case a crisis occurs. The warning comes from the EU in a new strategy for better preparedness for both war and disasters.

EU Urges 3-Day Supply Prep for Crisis Readiness

Turkey-EU Relations Strained as Opposition Leader's Arrest Sparks Tensions

The arrest of the leading opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu puts Turkey's relations with Europe at stake, warns the German top politician Manfred Weber, leader of the largest party group in the EU parliament. .

Turkey-EU Relations Strained as Opposition Leader's Arrest Sparks Tensions

Sweden Democrats Call for Inquiry into Northvolt Bankruptcy

The Sweden Democrats (SD) want the government to appoint an accident commission about Northvolt. .

Sweden Democrats Call for Inquiry into Northvolt Bankruptcy

EU Backs Swedish Mining Projects to Boost Raw Material Supply

Three Swedish investments are among the selected when the EU lists 47 strategic projects to secure access to critical raw materials. .

EU Backs Swedish Mining Projects to Boost Raw Material Supply

EU Agreement Keeps A-Tractor Driving Age at 15 in Sweden

The age limit of 15 years to drive an A-tractor remains. This was agreed upon by the EU Parliament and EU member states in negotiations during the night to Tuesday.

EU Agreement Keeps A-Tractor Driving Age at 15 in Sweden

EU Trade Chief Heads to US for Crucial Talks on New Tariffs

The EU's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic is on his way to the USA to meet the US Trade Minister Howard Lutnick and the Trump administration's trade representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday. The visit comes ahead of April 2, when the US President Donald Trump is expected to present even more tariffs.

EU Trade Chief Heads to US for Crucial Talks on New Tariffs

Kristersson Criticizes Hungary's Stance on Ukraine at EU Summit

Hungary still stands aside when the rest of the EU stands firmly behind Ukraine. We are right and Hungary is wrong, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) in Brussels.

Kristersson Criticizes Hungary's Stance on Ukraine at EU Summit

EU Delays Bourbon Tariffs, Seeks Talks with Trump Administration

The EU Commission is postponing the introduction of 50-percent tariffs on bourbon from the USA until mid-April, according to a spokesperson for the Commission. At the same time, the Trump administration is being invited to new talks to avoid a tariff war between the EU and the USA.

EU Delays Bourbon Tariffs, Seeks Talks with Trump Administration

EU's Defense Funding: Navigating Complex Paths to Billions by 2030

Billions or even trillions are promised when the EU is to be upgraded for a completely new military readiness by 2030. But despite agreement on the goal, the member states have completely different opinions on the right way to get there.

EU's Defense Funding: Navigating Complex Paths to Billions by 2030

Sweden's A-Tractor Age Limit Likely to Stay at 15 After EU Talks

The 15-year limit appears to remain for A-tractors after positive signals from the EU's member states. The decisive negotiation takes place on Monday.

Sweden's A-Tractor Age Limit Likely to Stay at 15 After EU Talks

EU Unveils Readiness 2030: A New Era for European Defense Strategy

A decisive moment for Europe's security, says the EU Commission, which is now presenting its major white paper on future defense. "Readiness 2030" is the plan that will secure Europe.

EU Unveils Readiness 2030: A New Era for European Defense Strategy

EU Gold for "Democracy's Lighthouse"

The EU Commission is to investigate whether it is possible to help American Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFERL) after the US announcement that the operation is to be shut down. > For us on the other side of the Iron Curtain, it was the radio that we got a lot of information from about what was really going on.

EU Gold for "Democracy's Lighthouse"

EU and USA in Trade Talks

The EU and the USA are initiating direct talks regarding the looming trade war, according to the EU Commission. .

EU and USA in Trade Talks

Tariffs on syrup and shampoo – this is how the EU can respond to the USA

Thousands of goods may be affected by tariffs if and when the EU adds more trade measures against the USA. The entire list is 99 pages long – with everything from negligees and shampoo to copper, molybdenum, and pulp.

Tariffs on syrup and shampoo – this is how the EU can respond to the USA

EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

The EU responds quickly to the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum, but is also planning a second round of countermeasures. Meanwhile, the EU Commission is open to negotiations.

EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

Trump's Steel Tariffs Introduced - EU Responds

The USA's President Donald Trump's tariffs of 25 percent on steel and aluminium have now come into effect. The EU is responding with several countermeasures – including tariffs on spirits, boats, and motorcycles from the USA.

Trump's Steel Tariffs Introduced - EU Responds

Migrant camps outside the EU - so more can be deported

The EU Commission is opening up for "return hubs" where deported migrants are to be gathered in countries outside the EU. "A low point", says human rights organization Amnesty International.

Migrant camps outside the EU - so more can be deported

"Hold out" – Sweden's bid on defense loans

Quick efforts are required to get Europe's major defense investments in place. But a warning about the debts, Sweden cautions.

"Hold out" – Sweden's bid on defense loans