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Trump anxiety in the EU over US tariffs

Trump anxiety in the EU over US tariffs

Thu 21 Nov 2024 11:51 CET

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

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

Wed 20 Nov 2024 18:13 CET

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

Wed 20 Nov 2024 09:59 CET

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

Forssell: Time for EU Proposals on Deportations

Forssell: Time for EU Proposals on Deportations

Tue 19 Nov 2024 19:39 CET

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)

New Farmer Protests Against EU Trade

New Farmer Protests Against EU Trade

Mon 18 Nov 2024 11:49 CET

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

The EU Chief's Final Call: Unite!

The EU Chief's Final Call: Unite!

Mon 18 Nov 2024 11:01 CET

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

Better Harvests – The Price of Olive Oil May Be Halved

Better Harvests – The Price of Olive Oil May Be Halved

Mon 18 Nov 2024 10:00 CET

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

Sweden moves up from the bottom in the EU

Sweden moves up from the bottom in the EU

Fri 15 Nov 2024 10:30 CET

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

Svantesson: No Exceptions to the Budget

Svantesson: No Exceptions to the Budget

Fri 15 Nov 2024 09:48 CET

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)

Facebook's owner fined billions

Facebook's owner fined billions

Thu 14 Nov 2024 14:49 CET

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

EU Countries to Jointly Purchase Weapons with Support

EU Countries to Jointly Purchase Weapons with Support

Thu 14 Nov 2024 13:19 CET

Voting Chaos and Anger over New Forest Regulations

Voting Chaos and Anger over New Forest Regulations

Thu 14 Nov 2024 05:50 CET

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

Meta meets the EU halfway

Meta meets the EU halfway

Tue 12 Nov 2024 23:09 CET

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

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

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

Tue 12 Nov 2024 19:26 CET

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

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

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

Tue 12 Nov 2024 11:48 CET

EU appeal: Support the military with regional aid

EU appeal: Support the military with regional aid

Tue 12 Nov 2024 10:09 CET

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

Major Deficiencies in Students' IT Skills

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Major Deficiencies in Students' IT Skills

Tue 12 Nov 2024 10:00 CET

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

German-Italian airline deal is complete

German-Italian airline deal is complete

Tue 12 Nov 2024 05:59 CET

Concern in the EU: "Have Fallen Behind"

Concern in the EU: "Have Fallen Behind"

Fri 8 Nov 2024 10:19 CET

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

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

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

Thu 7 Nov 2024 11:05 CET

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.

The Government is Reported for Lack of Climate Plan

The Government is Reported for Lack of Climate Plan

Thu 7 Nov 2024 07:51 CET

The announcement: Roswall approved as EU Commissioner

The announcement: Roswall approved as EU Commissioner

Wed 6 Nov 2024 09:03 CET

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

Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

Wed 6 Nov 2024 08:39 CET

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

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

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

Tue 5 Nov 2024 13:33 CET

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