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Better Harvests – The Price of Olive Oil May Be Halved

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

Better Harvests – The Price of Olive Oil May Be Halved

Sweden moves up from the bottom in the EU

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.

Sweden moves up from the bottom in the EU

Svantesson: No Exceptions to the Budget

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).

Svantesson: No Exceptions to the Budget

Facebook's owner fined billions

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

Facebook's owner fined billions

EU Countries to Jointly Purchase Weapons with Support

The EU Commission is contributing with the equivalent of 3. 5 billion Swedish kronor to five projects for joint procurement of defense materials.

EU Countries to Jointly Purchase Weapons with Support

Voting Chaos and Anger over New Forest Regulations

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.

Voting Chaos and Anger over New Forest Regulations

Meta meets the EU halfway

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.

Meta meets the EU halfway

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

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

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

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

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas promises to support Ukraine "as long as it is needed" if she becomes the new foreign minister in the EU Commission. > We must ensure that Russia loses its last colonial war, says Kallas in the hearing she is undergoing in the EU Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee before taking office.

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

EU appeal: Support the military with regional aid

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

EU appeal: Support the military with regional aid

Major Deficiencies in Students' IT Skills

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.

Major Deficiencies in Students' IT Skills

German-Italian airline deal is complete

Lufthansa's purchase of state-owned Italian Ita is complete, according to the Italian news agency Ansa. The parties – Lufthansa and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance for the owner, the Italian state, reached an agreement late on Monday evening.

German-Italian airline deal is complete

Concern in the EU: "Have Fallen Behind"

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.

Concern in the EU: "Have Fallen Behind"

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

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. .

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

The Government is Reported for Lack of Climate Plan

Sweden's government is reported for not meeting EU's climate goals. > The government has pursued a policy that is hostile to the climate, it is not acceptable, says Kristina Östman, climate chief at the Nature Conservation Association, to [SVT News.

The Government is Reported for Lack of Climate Plan

The announcement: Roswall approved as EU Commissioner

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.

The announcement: Roswall approved as EU Commissioner

Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

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.

Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

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

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.

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

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

A veteran and a beginner are initiating when the next EU Commission is now being scrutinized in Brussels. Already on Tuesday, it's time for Swedish Jessika Roswall.

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

Ban on Cod Fishing in the West Sea

The EU Commission has published its proposal for the highest permitted catch quantities for the West Sea next year. In Skagerrak, Kattegatt, and western Baltic Sea, it is proposed that fishing for cod be stopped to stabilize the stock.

Ban on Cod Fishing in the West Sea

The EU investigates Temu – suspects illegal goods

The EU has launched a formal investigation targeting the Chinese e-commerce site Temu. The site is suspected of not doing enough to stop the sale of illegal products to EU consumers.

The EU investigates Temu – suspects illegal goods

China "does not accept" the EU's new electric car tariffs

Beijing "does not accept" the tariffs that the EU will impose on imports of electric vehicles from China as of Thursday. .

China "does not accept" the EU's new electric car tariffs

EU Introduces Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars

The EU will introduce tariffs on imports of electric vehicles from China as of Thursday, since Brussels and Beijing have failed to find a solution to the trade dispute, says the EU's spokesperson Olof Gill. The EU has justified the tariffs on Chinese electric cars by stating that China subsidizes its oversized car manufacturers, which gives them a competitive advantage over European car manufacturers.

EU Introduces Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars

Alarms: Environmental Requirements Threaten Sweden's Green Metals

Sweden's large deposits of critical metals are an important piece of the puzzle in the EU's green transition – but today's regulatory framework threatens the extraction. Now, the Swedish Geological Survey (SGU) is sounding the alarm to the government.

Alarms: Environmental Requirements Threaten Sweden's Green Metals