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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

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

A veteran and a beginner are initiating when the next EU Commission is now being scrutinized in Brussels. Already on Tuesday, it's time for Swedish Jessika Roswall.

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

Ban on Cod Fishing in the West Sea

The EU Commission has published its proposal for the highest permitted catch quantities for the West Sea next year. In Skagerrak, Kattegatt, and western Baltic Sea, it is proposed that fishing for cod be stopped to stabilize the stock.

Ban on Cod Fishing in the West Sea

The EU investigates Temu – suspects illegal goods

The EU has launched a formal investigation targeting the Chinese e-commerce site Temu. The site is suspected of not doing enough to stop the sale of illegal products to EU consumers.

The EU investigates Temu – suspects illegal goods

China "does not accept" the EU's new electric car tariffs

Beijing "does not accept" the tariffs that the EU will impose on imports of electric vehicles from China as of Thursday. .

China "does not accept" the EU's new electric car tariffs

EU Introduces Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars

The EU will introduce tariffs on imports of electric vehicles from China as of Thursday, since Brussels and Beijing have failed to find a solution to the trade dispute, says the EU's spokesperson Olof Gill. The EU has justified the tariffs on Chinese electric cars by stating that China subsidizes its oversized car manufacturers, which gives them a competitive advantage over European car manufacturers.

EU Introduces Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars

Alarms: Environmental Requirements Threaten Sweden's Green Metals

Sweden's large deposits of critical metals are an important piece of the puzzle in the EU's green transition – but today's regulatory framework threatens the extraction. Now, the Swedish Geological Survey (SGU) is sounding the alarm to the government.

Alarms: Environmental Requirements Threaten Sweden's Green Metals

Tax Exemption Back for Biogas

Sweden's tax exemptions for biogas and biofuels have been approved by the EU Commission, according to a press release. Following a court ruling, the Commission has conducted a review of Sweden's tax exemption, which is now complete.

Tax Exemption Back for Biogas

Orbán: Resist the EU like the Soviet Union

Hungary should fight against the leadership in Brussels in the same way as they did against the rulers in Moscow in the 1950s. The order comes from Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who continues to criticize the EU, despite his country currently holding the presidency of the EU Council of Ministers.

Orbán: Resist the EU like the Soviet Union

New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

The wish list is clear for tougher measures on asylum and migration in the EU. The far-right is rejoicing over "new winds in Europe".

New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

Massive criticism of EU's fishing decision: "Death sentence"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) regrets the EU's decision on increased herring fishing in the Baltic Sea. He receives support from both C, MP and the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.

Massive criticism of EU's fishing decision: "Death sentence"

Double Herring Fishing in the Baltic Sea: "A Death Sentence"

The criticism is severe when the herring and sprat quota is doubled in the central Baltic Sea next year. The sea is on the verge of collapsing, warns former Environment Minister Isabella Lövin (Green Party).

Double Herring Fishing in the Baltic Sea: "A Death Sentence"

EU demands: Exception for affordable housing

Sweden's non-profit housing model must be exempt from the EU's state aid rules, believes former Housing Minister Johan Danielsson (S). We have a housing shortage that makes ordinary people priced out of our major cities.

EU demands: Exception for affordable housing

Billion-dollar support to SSAB for green steel

The EU Commission has given the green light for Swedish state aid to the steel company SSAB. The aid is around 1.

Billion-dollar support to SSAB for green steel

The Bill for the Stars' Injuries: 8.3 Billion

More and more injured football players in the European top leagues – at an increasingly expensive cost. Last season, the cost for the clubs amounted to a staggering 8.

The Bill for the Stars' Injuries: 8.3 Billion

The Government: We are pushing for low fishing quotas

Rural Affairs Minister Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats) says that the government is pursuing a restrictive line for fishing in the Baltic Sea when the EU's fisheries ministers meet on Monday. But the opposition is strongly critical and believes that the stock of herring can collapse.

The Government: We are pushing for low fishing quotas

Pressure to take tougher action against migrants increases in EU

EU leaders want to see new measures to be able to deport migrants who have been denied asylum. Among other things, they will reconsider whether asylum centers can be established outside the EU's borders.

Pressure to take tougher action against migrants increases in EU

X fails to meet EU requirements – not "important" enough

X as a platform is not "important" enough to be subject to the strictest EU laws according to a recent decision. .

X fails to meet EU requirements – not "important" enough

EU proposal to get more migrants out promised

The EU Commission is to present legislative proposals that will increase the pressure on migrants who are not allowed to stay in the EU to return. And return centers in locations outside the EU will be re-examined.

EU proposal to get more migrants out promised

Poland wants to invest in defense without EU constraints

Poland's Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski wants the EU Commission to make an exception for investments in Poland's defense in the review of whether the country's growing budget deficit breaks EU rules. The large defense investments in Poland are actually something that other EU countries should be grateful for, according to Domanski.

Poland wants to invest in defense without EU constraints

Fear of China's Response: "Bad for Sweden"

The EU Commission's announcement to impose tariffs on Chinese electric cars has prompted China to threaten with its own tariffs on European export goods. The development worries Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M).

Fear of China's Response: "Bad for Sweden"