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Trump's Tariff Pause with EU Likely to Extend, Says Swedish Minister

The USA has started signaling interest in a customs agreement with the EU. But according to Sweden's Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M), the risk is great that they won't make it in time - when President Donald Trump's 90-day tariff pause expires.

Trump's Tariff Pause with EU Likely to Extend, Says Swedish Minister

Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks

The Government will at a ministerial meeting in Brussels take the initiative to start negotiations on a trade agreement with Australia again. We want new trade routes for our companies, it is extra important now, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).

Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks

US-EU Tariff Agreement Faces Delays, Says Finance Minister

A quick agreement on tariffs and trade between the Trump administration and the EU may be difficult to achieve, according to US Finance Minister Scott Bessent. I believe that the US and Europe will become a bit slower, he says about how the negotiations have gone so far.

US-EU Tariff Agreement Faces Delays, Says Finance Minister

EU's Trade Response: Carrot and Stick Approach to US Tariffs

As a response to the various tariffs imposed by the USA in the ongoing trade war, the EU has today presented a 218-page long list of goods that may be affected by countermeasures. The list is both a carrot and a stick, according to Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).

EU's Trade Response: Carrot and Stick Approach to US Tariffs

EU Considers New Tariffs on US Goods Including Horses and Golf Balls

Multi-billion import from USA may be affected when EU prepares for next response, if trade war continues. On the new list, there are everything from horses to pulp and novelty items.

EU Considers New Tariffs on US Goods Including Horses and Golf Balls

EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protection Status

The European Parliament approves that the wolf in Europe is classified as only "protected", instead of "strictly protected". The change follows that the EU Commission got the EU member states and the European Council on board for the downgrading last autumn, since the wolf population in Europe has grown in recent years.

EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protection Status

EU Sues Sweden Over Tax and Maritime Control Issues

The EU Commission is taking Sweden to court due to the preliminary income tax levied on companies from other EU countries that do not have an F-tax certificate. The Commission believes that the requirement breaches the right to offer services freely within the EU.

EU Sues Sweden Over Tax and Maritime Control Issues

EU Aims to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

At the latest by the end of 2027, all gas imports from Russia should be shut down, urges. .

EU Aims to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027

The EU Commission can suggest a ban on importing gas from Russia, reports news agency Bloomberg, citing sources. The proposal can be presented in Strasbourg on Tuesday and would put a stop to all fossil gas from Russia as of the end of 2027 – regardless of whether it is transported via gas pipelines or in liquid form on tankers, according to sources.

EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027

EU Continues Billion-Euro Russian Oil Purchases Despite Phase-Out Plan

Despite the goal of completely phasing out Russian energy by 2027, most EU countries are still buying oil and gas from Russia for billions every year, reports Swedish Radio Ekot. Absurd, says an energy analyst.

EU Continues Billion-Euro Russian Oil Purchases Despite Phase-Out Plan

Svantesson: EU Tariffs Should Impact US Economy

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) believes that the EU should respond forcefully to the US trade war. It's about taking as directed and proportionate countermeasures as possible, which can harm the American economy, she says.

Svantesson: EU Tariffs Should Impact US Economy

EU Urges 72-Hour Crisis Preparedness After Iberian Power Outage

Make sure to have water, cash and other essentials for at least three days, the EU Commission urged already in March. Now, the prepping is getting new focus after the power outage in Spain and Portugal.

EU Urges 72-Hour Crisis Preparedness After Iberian Power Outage

EU Court Rules Against Selling Citizenship for Investments

Citizenship in EU countries cannot be sold to individuals who promise large investments or other sums of money. The EU Court of Justice has ruled in a verdict that strikes down Malta's disputed system of offering citizenship in exchange for investments of at least SEK 6.

EU Court Rules Against Selling Citizenship for Investments

Spain Power Restored After Outage Not Caused by Cyberattack

The extensive power outage in Spain was not caused by a cyberattack, according to the operator Red Eléctrica. The same message comes from Portugal.

Spain Power Restored After Outage Not Caused by Cyberattack

EU Fines Apple and Meta, Sparking Potential Trade Tensions with Trump

Under the threat of trade war with the USA, the EU is imposing billion-dollar fines on American internet giants Apple and Meta. The companies are appealing – even though the sums are significantly lower than they could have been.

EU Fines Apple and Meta, Sparking Potential Trade Tensions with Trump

Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity

From June 1, farm sales will be permitted in Sweden. But the Public Health Agency's detailed regulations receive harsh criticism.

Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity

Tech Giants Shed 56 billion SEK in Value as Small Investors Flee

The seven tech giants on Wall Street – the "Magnificent 7 companies" – have in just over ten weeks lost a staggering 56,000 billion kronor in stock value. Now it's time to deliver when the seven reports are expected.

Tech Giants Shed 56 billion SEK in Value as Small Investors Flee

EU Expansion: Hungary's Block Delays Ukraine and Moldova Membership

Membership in the EU can serve as a political security guarantee for Ukraine, believes expansion chief Marta Kos. As early as 2030, four new countries may have joined – if only Hungary stops blocking.

EU Expansion: Hungary's Block Delays Ukraine and Moldova Membership

EU Launches Safety Sweep to Tackle Dangerous Products Online

The EU Commission and member states are preparing a "safety sweep" against dangerous products on websites. .

EU Launches Safety Sweep to Tackle Dangerous Products Online

EU Lists Seven Countries as Safe for Faster Asylum Processing

Faster no to asylum is to become possible when the EU Commission wants to speed up the implementation of its asylum and migration pact. Seven countries are placed on a first common EU list of safe countries of origin.

EU Lists Seven Countries as Safe for Faster Asylum Processing

Can Italy's Meloni Bridge EU-US Tensions in Washington Visit?

Can Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni broker peace in the customs dispute with the USA? The "Trump whisperer" hopes to get Washington to listen, as an agent for the entire EU. .

Can Italy's Meloni Bridge EU-US Tensions in Washington Visit?

EU Approves Alzheimer's Drug Lecanemab for Sale

The Alzheimer's drug lecanemab has been granted permission by the EU Commission for sale within the union as well as in Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, announces the Swedish company Bioarctic in a press release. The permission is given since EMA, the EU's pharmaceutical authority, approved lecanemab last winter.

EU Approves Alzheimer's Drug Lecanemab for Sale

EU Proposes Return of Asylum Seekers to Seven Safe Countries

The EU Commission will propose seven "safe third countries of origin" to which asylum seekers can be sent back, according to a document that the news website Euractiv has obtained. .

EU Proposes Return of Asylum Seekers to Seven Safe Countries

EU Proposes $1.5 Billion for Palestinian Reconstruction Efforts

The EU Commission proposes equivalent to 17 billion kronor in support for Palestinian reconstruction. "The EU remains fully committed to the two-state solution", says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.

EU Proposes $1.5 Billion for Palestinian Reconstruction Efforts