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EU Unveils Bold Plan to Boost Defense Spending Across Europe

The EU Commission hopes to release nearly 9,000 billion kronor for defence investments. Member states are to be exempt from budget rules to build up.

EU Unveils Bold Plan to Boost Defense Spending Across Europe

Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Largest Drop in Nearly Two Years

The Stockholm stock exchange fell sharply after the US's planned punitive tariffs came into effect – the decline is the largest in almost two years. The decline was broad – even the defense conglomerate Saab retreated despite the announcement from the EU about astronomical defense investments.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Largest Drop in Nearly Two Years

EU Eases Emission Rules: More Time for Car Makers, Battery Boost

The European car industry may avoid billion fines when they get more time to comply with emission regulations. And now the EU Commission is also signaling direct support to battery manufacturers.

EU Eases Emission Rules: More Time for Car Makers, Battery Boost

EU's New Economic Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Worker Rights

The crisis situation is heavy in Europe with war in Ukraine and strained relations to Donald Trump's USA. Then the next feud is already underway – with vastly differing opinions on the right path to a stronger economy.

EU's New Economic Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Worker Rights

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine.

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

The Minister: Agreement with India important for Sweden

The EU Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, is visiting India to speed up a free trade agreement. Sweden will do the heavy lifting to get the agreement in place, promises Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).

The Minister: Agreement with India important for Sweden

Over 80 lynxes to be shot – the hunt begins now

Today, the licensed hunting of protected lynx begins around the country. The EU should stop the hunt, believes the Nature Conservation Association.

Over 80 lynxes to be shot – the hunt begins now

The EU: We Have Been a Boost for the USA

The EU Commission repeats that it is ready to respond to potential tariffs from Washington. And it does not believe that the EU was created to "mess with the USA".

The EU: We Have Been a Boost for the USA

Weapons and Money – This is How Europe Can Respond to Trump

Europe is shaken but not paralyzed by the US's U-turn in relation to Russia and Ukraine. Here are five measures that are now being intensively discussed simultaneously as the UK's Prime Minister visits Washington.

Weapons and Money – This is How Europe Can Respond to Trump

Dousa on Trump's EU tariffs: We will respond

The USA will introduce penalty tariffs of 25 percent on products from the EU, announces President Donald Trump. The EU intends to respond "firmly".

Dousa on Trump's EU tariffs: We will respond

A Multi-Billion Fund to Save Industry

Europe's industry is to be transformed with billions from the emissions trading and guarantees for cheaper energy, hopes the EU Commission. And simpler rules are to give small businesses better growth.

A Multi-Billion Fund to Save Industry

EU on the cables: "A weapon against us"

Better surveillance, faster repairs, and tougher action against those responsible are included when the EU Commission launches an action plan against cable crimes at sea. .

EU on the cables: "A weapon against us"

Macron hosts meeting on "existential threat"

France's President Emmanuel Macron is once again hosting a European top meeting about the "existential threat" from Russia following the latest developments in recent days, including the situation in Ukraine. .

Macron hosts meeting on "existential threat"

Stricter requirements on imports – EU's response to farmer protests

Imported goods should not be given a competitive advantage by being produced with less ambitious environmental requirements than in the EU. .

Stricter requirements on imports – EU's response to farmer protests

Hour of Fate for Shocked Europe

Panic looms when a slow-moving and divided Europe tries to handle the US's negotiations with Russia about the war in Ukraine. The EU and Nato can both be broken and strengthened.

Hour of Fate for Shocked Europe

EU Loans for Weapons? "Bad Idea", Says Sweden

Sweden can imagine easing the EU's budget rules so that more can invest in defense. But joint EU loans are still disliked by the Finance Minister.

EU Loans for Weapons? "Bad Idea", Says Sweden

Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg in Brussels. "We have a lot to do", notes the Nato chief.

Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

EU countries support Swedish demand for pyrotechnics

Sweden and six other countries want the EU to do more against criminal networks. Among other things, they are urging the EU Commission to see what can be done to prevent pyrotechnics from being used in explosions.

EU countries support Swedish demand for pyrotechnics

Controversial forest proposals are ready – do not meet the targets

The Environmental Objectives Committee's proposal is not enough for Sweden to reach the climate goals for the forest. Reality has shown that more measures are required, it is completely obvious, says the committee's chairman Lars Tysklind (The Liberals).

Controversial forest proposals are ready – do not meet the targets

The Pelicot scandal may lead to consent law in the EU

The rape scandal surrounding French Dominique Pelle's exploitation of his wife may contribute to the EU getting a consent law. .

The Pelicot scandal may lead to consent law in the EU

USA and EU meet after tariff threats

The EU promises to respond to US tariffs - but meets the new Trump administration for the first time. We have deep and strong ties, emphasizes Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

USA and EU meet after tariff threats

Swedish violence in EU focus: "Down to hell"

Sweden is met with both concern and criticism when gang violence is debated in the EU. We need to do a lot – and quickly, promises the EU Commission.

Swedish violence in EU focus: "Down to hell"

Wait and See – EU's Response to Trump's Tariff Threats

Wait and see what happens, is the EU's stance when it comes to the new US tariffs on steel and aluminum of 25 percent that President Donald Trump has threatened with over the weekend. Before the EU responds, both the EU and the Swedish government want to see clearer announcements about the US tariffs.

Wait and See – EU's Response to Trump's Tariff Threats

Companies stick to climate goals – despite Trump

Do not touch the focus on tougher environmental and climate regulations. And those who want to turn back the clock on discrimination laws and diversity are mistaken.

Companies stick to climate goals – despite Trump