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Low-cost Airlines' Baggage Fees Under EU Scrutiny for Legality

Low-cost Airlines' Baggage Fees Under EU Scrutiny for Legality

Wed 21 May 2025 09:29 CEST

The baggage fees of several major low-cost airlines may be illegal. The Norwegian Consumer Council, the Norwegian equivalent of the Consumer Agency, lists seven companies, including Norwegian and Ryanair, that charge incorrect fees for hand luggage

EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions

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EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions

Tue 20 May 2025 18:55 CEST

The EU Commission is to examine whether Israel's actions in Gaza breach the terms of the EU's cooperation agreement with Israel. But there is as yet no agreement on sanctions against Israeli ministers or settlers

EU Proposal Eases Return of Asylum Seekers to Safe Third Countries

EU Proposal Eases Return of Asylum Seekers to Safe Third Countries

Tue 20 May 2025 16:57 CEST

The EU opens the door to "Rwanda models" in new rules on which countries can be considered safe to send asylum seekers to. The connection to the recipient country will no longer be necessary

UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in West Bank

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UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in West Bank

Tue 20 May 2025 14:59 CEST

The United Kingdom is pausing talks with Israel on a new free trade agreement and introducing sanctions against settlers in the West Bank. Several EU countries also want to toughen their tone towards Israel, among other things by reviewing cooperation agreements and introducing sanctions against ministers

Trade Tensions with US Impact EU Growth Forecasts

Trade Tensions with US Impact EU Growth Forecasts

Mon 19 May 2025 11:00 CEST

Threatening trade war with the USA gets the economy to tremble. The spring forecast points towards less growth than expected

Sweden Advises Against Costly New ALS Drug Due to Limited Benefits

Sweden Advises Against Costly New ALS Drug Due to Limited Benefits

Sat 17 May 2025 17:59 CEST

The regions are advised against using a new medication for the nervous disease ALS. The treatment is deemed too expensive and not to have any tangible impact on the patients

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

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

Thu 15 May 2025 09:12 CEST

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

Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks

Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks

Wed 14 May 2025 10:04 CEST

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)

US-EU Tariff Agreement Faces Delays, Says Finance Minister

US-EU Tariff Agreement Faces Delays, Says Finance Minister

Tue 13 May 2025 09:35 CEST

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

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

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

Thu 8 May 2025 16:02 CEST

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 Considers New Tariffs on US Goods Including Horses and Golf Balls

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

Thu 8 May 2025 14:00 CEST

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 Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protection Status

EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protection Status

Thu 8 May 2025 12:50 CEST

EU Sues Sweden Over Tax and Maritime Control Issues

EU Sues Sweden Over Tax and Maritime Control Issues

Wed 7 May 2025 12:33 CEST

EU Aims to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

EU Aims to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

Tue 6 May 2025 15:35 CEST

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

EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027

EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027

Mon 5 May 2025 10:55 CEST

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

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

Sun 4 May 2025 04:43 CEST

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

Svantesson: EU Tariffs Should Impact US Economy

Svantesson: EU Tariffs Should Impact US Economy

Sat 3 May 2025 20:21 CEST

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

EU Urges 72-Hour Crisis Preparedness After Iberian Power Outage

EU Urges 72-Hour Crisis Preparedness After Iberian Power Outage

Tue 29 Apr 2025 11:07 CEST

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 Court Rules Against Selling Citizenship for Investments

EU Court Rules Against Selling Citizenship for Investments

Tue 29 Apr 2025 10:12 CEST

Spain Power Restored After Outage Not Caused by Cyberattack

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Spain Power Restored After Outage Not Caused by Cyberattack

Tue 29 Apr 2025 05:17 CEST

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

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

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

Wed 23 Apr 2025 11:47 CEST

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

Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity

Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity

Wed 23 Apr 2025 11:33 CEST

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

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

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

Mon 21 Apr 2025 08:43 CEST

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

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

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

Fri 18 Apr 2025 10:34 CEST

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