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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

EU Launches Safety Sweep to Tackle Dangerous Products Online

EU Launches Safety Sweep to Tackle Dangerous Products Online

Wed 16 Apr 2025 16:18 CEST

The EU Commission and member states are preparing a "safety sweep" against dangerous products on websites.

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