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EU Lists Seven Countries as Safe for Faster Asylum Processing

EU Lists Seven Countries as Safe for Faster Asylum Processing

Wed 16 Apr 2025 12:59 CEST

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

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

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

Wed 16 Apr 2025 05:15 CEST

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.

EU Approves Alzheimer's Drug Lecanemab for Sale

EU Approves Alzheimer's Drug Lecanemab for Sale

Tue 15 Apr 2025 19:08 CEST

EU Proposes Return of Asylum Seekers to Seven Safe Countries

EU Proposes Return of Asylum Seekers to Seven Safe Countries

Mon 14 Apr 2025 22:22 CEST

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 $1.5 Billion for Palestinian Reconstruction Efforts

EU Proposes $1.5 Billion for Palestinian Reconstruction Efforts

Mon 14 Apr 2025 10:41 CEST

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

China's Trade Shift May Pressure European Markets with Low-Cost Goods

China's Trade Shift May Pressure European Markets with Low-Cost Goods

Mon 14 Apr 2025 06:00 CEST

The trade war between the USA and China can have major consequences in Europe. When China is looking for new markets, prices can be dumped – and pressure companies

The EU's Trade Chief to Washington

The EU's Trade Chief to Washington

Fri 11 Apr 2025 12:35 CEST

EU Greenlights Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Starting April 15

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EU Greenlights Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Starting April 15

Wed 9 Apr 2025 15:08 CEST

The EU member states say a resounding yes to responding to the US tariffs - but open up for stopping the trade war "at any time". "Tariffs can start being collected from April 15", announces the EU Commission

EU Unveils Plan to Lead Global AI Innovation

EU Unveils Plan to Lead Global AI Innovation

Wed 9 Apr 2025 11:33 CEST

EU Proposes Tariffs on US Sausage and Diamonds

EU Proposes Tariffs on US Sausage and Diamonds

Mon 7 Apr 2025 20:50 CEST

The EU Commission proposes 25-percent tariffs on a large number of American goods, but not to the value previously announced. This according to a document that the news agency Reuters has taken part of

EU Prepares to Vote on Retaliatory Tariffs Against US on Wednesday

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EU Prepares to Vote on Retaliatory Tariffs Against US on Wednesday

Mon 7 Apr 2025 11:15 CEST

The EU wants to negotiate with the USA – but is preparing for countermeasures. On Wednesday, a first list of retaliatory tariffs will be voted on

Poland Proposes New European Defence Fund to Boost Regional Security

Poland Proposes New European Defence Fund to Boost Regional Security

Mon 7 Apr 2025 10:09 CEST

A new European defence fund is proposed to get countries like the United Kingdom and Norway involved in the build-up of Europe's defence.

Dousa Prioritizes Negotiations Over Retaliation in EU-US Tariff Dispute

Dousa Prioritizes Negotiations Over Retaliation in EU-US Tariff Dispute

Sat 5 Apr 2025 18:07 CEST

Eggs, chicken and furniture from the USA may become more expensive if the EU introduces countermeasures against Trump's tariffs. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M) would rather sit down at the negotiating table

EU Parliament Approves Delay in Key Sustainability Rules

EU Parliament Approves Delay in Key Sustainability Rules

Thu 3 Apr 2025 13:21 CEST

Europol Set for Expansion in New EU Security Strategy

Europol Set for Expansion in New EU Security Strategy

Tue 1 Apr 2025 16:28 CEST

The police cooperation Europol is to be developed and new attempts will be made to unite the member states on what the opponents have dubbed "chat control".

EU Eyes Boosting Eastern Infrastructure for Defense and Development

EU Eyes Boosting Eastern Infrastructure for Defense and Development

Tue 1 Apr 2025 15:21 CEST

Russia's war in Ukraine prompts the EU Commission to want to open up regional support for more defense investments, not least in the member states furthest to the east.

Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire Swedish Fuel Company Preem

Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire Swedish Fuel Company Preem

Mon 31 Mar 2025 08:20 CEST

The fuel company Preem, with refineries in Lysekil and Gothenburg, has been acquired by the Swiss energy conglomerate Varo Energy, writes Preem in a press release. The deal must be approved by the relevant authorities to be completed

Sweden Seeks to Shield Key Goods from EU-US Tariff Clash

Sweden Seeks to Shield Key Goods from EU-US Tariff Clash

Sat 29 Mar 2025 15:19 CET

Juice and jeans are okay. But many other goods need to be exempted in the EU's response to the USA in the escalated trade war

Nordic Nations Unite to Tackle Unsafe Products from Temu and Shein

Nordic Nations Unite to Tackle Unsafe Products from Temu and Shein

Thu 27 Mar 2025 12:30 CET

Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are joining forces against dangerous products from global online stores such as Temu and Shein.

EU Urges 3-Day Supply Prep for Crisis Readiness

EU Urges 3-Day Supply Prep for Crisis Readiness

Wed 26 Mar 2025 12:27 CET

Make sure to have supplies at home for at least 72 hours, in case a crisis occurs. The warning comes from the EU in a new strategy for better preparedness for both war and disasters

Turkey-EU Relations Strained as Opposition Leader's Arrest Sparks Tensions

Turkey-EU Relations Strained as Opposition Leader's Arrest Sparks Tensions

Wed 26 Mar 2025 09:07 CET

The arrest of the leading opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu puts Turkey's relations with Europe at stake, warns the German top politician Manfred Weber, leader of the largest party group in the EU parliament.

Sweden Democrats Call for Inquiry into Northvolt Bankruptcy

Sweden Democrats Call for Inquiry into Northvolt Bankruptcy

Tue 25 Mar 2025 15:32 CET

The Sweden Democrats (SD) want the government to appoint an accident commission about Northvolt.

EU Backs Swedish Mining Projects to Boost Raw Material Supply

EU Backs Swedish Mining Projects to Boost Raw Material Supply

Tue 25 Mar 2025 12:21 CET

Three Swedish investments are among the selected when the EU lists 47 strategic projects to secure access to critical raw materials.

EU Agreement Keeps A-Tractor Driving Age at 15 in Sweden

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EU Agreement Keeps A-Tractor Driving Age at 15 in Sweden

Tue 25 Mar 2025 01:45 CET

The age limit of 15 years to drive an A-tractor remains. This was agreed upon by the EU Parliament and EU member states in negotiations during the night to Tuesday