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Hungary wants to opt out of EU asylum rules

Hungary is doing as the Netherlands and applying for a formal exemption from the EU's asylum and migration policy. "The Hungarian government is determined to take strong measures to protect its borders and curb illegal migration that threatens national security", writes EU Minister János Bóka in a letter to the EU Commission, which he also posted on his Facebook page, according to the AFP news agency.

Hungary wants to opt out of EU asylum rules

The EU's Corona Support - Soon on Its Way to Sweden

After many twists and turns, the government hopes to be able to request a first payment from the EU's large coronavirus fund, RRF, before the turn of the year. .

The EU's Corona Support - Soon on Its Way to Sweden

Portugal opposes Swedish farm sales

Portugal has at the last minute submitted comments on the government's proposal to allow farm sales of alcohol. This means that it will take some time before the bill can get the green light from the EU.

Portugal opposes Swedish farm sales

EU Says Yes to Car Tariffs - Sweden Wants Exemption

EU countries say yes to permanent tariffs on electric cars from China. Sweden abstained and hopes for a special solution for Volvo.

EU Says Yes to Car Tariffs - Sweden Wants Exemption

The EU takes Hungary to court – again

The EU Commission is once again taking Hungary to the EU Court of Justice – this time for the country's disputed law to combat undue foreign influence. The EU Commission believes, among other things, that the law does not provide sufficient protection for privacy and freedom of expression, information, and association, and that it violates several of the fundamental freedoms of the internal market.

The EU takes Hungary to court – again

Karin Karlsbro becomes EU responsible for support to Ukraine

The Liberals' Member of the European Parliament Karin Karlsbro (L) is to lead the EU negotiations on multi-billion support to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets. The assignment as standing rapporteur (the European Parliament's chief negotiator) for Ukraine in the International Trade Committee (INTA) means that Karlsbro will be responsible for all matters related to economic issues with Ukraine during the mandate period 2024-2029, writes The Liberals in a press release.

Karin Karlsbro becomes EU responsible for support to Ukraine

After Criticism: EU Postpones Deforestation Law

The pressure from governments, the forestry industry, and developing countries had an effect. Now the EU Commission is postponing its deforestation law.

After Criticism: EU Postpones Deforestation Law

Car Crisis May Lower Climate Demands in EU

Ease up on the emission targets and let's build gasoline cars even after 2035! The demands are getting louder from both governments and companies in the EU. But Sweden says no.

Car Crisis May Lower Climate Demands in EU

EU's Large Customers: Help Us Stop Russian Gas

Flowing Russian fossil gas continues to flow to Europe, despite the war and the many sanctions. Belgium – which is one of the major importers – is appealing for help to stop.

EU's Large Customers: Help Us Stop Russian Gas

EU approves reduced protection for wolves

A clear majority of the EU's member states want to lower the wolf's protection status in Europe. Finally, says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats).

EU approves reduced protection for wolves

Spain raises the target for green energy

The Spanish government has updated its goals for renewable energy. 81 percent of the country's energy is to be green by 2030 at the latest.

Spain raises the target for green energy

Dawn Raid Against Frankfurt Stock Exchange

The EU Commission has carried out a dawn raid against the owner of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Deutsche Börse AG. The raid was made to search for evidence due to suspicions of cartel formation in derivative trading.

Dawn Raid Against Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Controversial fishing proposal blocked in EU

EU countries and the EU Commission wanted to remove an automatic stop for fishing of endangered fish. But it is not approved by the EU Parliament, where the fisheries committee is now sending the entire proposal back.

Controversial fishing proposal blocked in EU

Sweden declared free from African swine fever

The EU Commission and EU member states have approved Sweden's application to be declared free from African swine fever following last year's outbreak. .

Sweden declared free from African swine fever

Secure Swedish ownership in Oskarshamn

The Social Democrats want to secure Swedish ownership of the nuclear power plant in Oskarshamn and demand that the government takes action. .

Secure Swedish ownership in Oskarshamn

The EU questions China's dairy tariffs

The EU Commission is taking China's intended tariffs on certain European dairy products to the World Trade Organization (WTO). In August, China announced tariffs on, among other things, milk and cream with a fat content of over ten percent, as well as certain types of cheese, which they believe are unfairly benefited by EU subsidies.

The EU questions China's dairy tariffs

Fishing War between Norwegian and European fishermen

It's storming again between Norwegian and European fishermen. Tough quota negotiations risk leading to EU tariffs on Norwegian fish.

Fishing War between Norwegian and European fishermen

Germany plans for stock market listing of Uniper

The recently nationalized German energy company Uniper, co-owner of the Swedish nuclear power plants Oskarshamn, Ringhals and Forsmark, is to be privatized again. The German government sees a stock exchange listing as the primary alternative.

Germany plans for stock market listing of Uniper

EU billions for light and warmth in Ukraine

The EU is promising fresh support to Ukraine to help the country with protection and warmth ahead of yet another war winter. .

EU billions for light and warmth in Ukraine

New Legal Battle Looming between Apple and EU

The American technology giant Apple has been drawn into what could become a new major legal battle with the EU – this time about how Apple shuts out third parties from its operating systems. The EU Commission is warning that it could end with fines for Apple.

New Legal Battle Looming between Apple and EU

EU starts to cut off funds to Hungary

The EU is preparing to cut off the flow of money to Hungary, since the country has still not paid its fines to the EU Commission. > We will now begin to deduct 200 million euros from upcoming payments from the EU budget to Hungary, says spokesperson Balazs Ujvari at a press briefing in Brussels on Wednesday.

EU starts to cut off funds to Hungary

Wilders wants to opt out of EU's asylum policy

The Netherlands' new government is now formally requesting to opt out of the EU's common asylum and migration policy. However, at the same time, they are fully aware that this can only be done in conjunction with an amendment to the EU's fundamental treaties – which is not currently on the agenda.

Wilders wants to opt out of EU's asylum policy

Court Victory for Google – Worth 17 Billion

Search giant Google – part of American Alphabet – has had a fine of 1. 5 billion euros (equivalent to 17 billion kronor) overturned by the EU Court.

Court Victory for Google – Worth 17 Billion

After Johansson: Austrian to head asylum base in EU

For five years, former Minister Ylva Johansson has been responsible for asylum and migration issues in the EU Commission. Now, it is proposed that her job will be taken over by Austria's outgoing Finance Minister Magnus Brunner.

After Johansson: Austrian to head asylum base in EU