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Hungary takes control of the EU: "Things will happen"

We are not anti-European, Hungary assures when the EU's most stubborn member state is now acting as chairman of the Council of Ministers. But they think differently about almost everything - and it will be noticeable, the government promises.

Hungary takes control of the EU: "Things will happen"

EU gives green light to Lufthansa's ITA purchase

The German airline Lufthansa has received clearance from the EU Commission for its investment in the state-controlled Italian airline ITA Airways of 325 million euros (equivalent to 3. 7 billion kronor).

EU gives green light to Lufthansa's ITA purchase

Up on Wall Street

Leading indexes on the New York stock exchange rose in Monday's afternoon trading after new statistics were presented, strengthening investors' hopes that the US central bank will lower the interest rate. The manufacturing industry's purchasing index showed that growth in the sector was lower in June than economists had forecast, and the report also stated that the inflation rate had decreased.

Up on Wall Street

EU criticism of payment account on Facebook

The EU Commission accuses social media giant Meta of violating the EU's digital market laws, DMA. The reason is that Meta has been offering European Facebook and Instagram users the option to pay to avoid ads since November.

EU criticism of payment account on Facebook

Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU

With guiding principles from Donald Trump, Europe is to be "made great again" when Hungary takes over the baton as presidency of the EU Council of Ministers. But is it six months of confrontation or compromise that await under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán? The uncertainty is great.

Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU

The EU Commission gives SAS the green light

The EU Commission has approved the Swedish and Danish state's participation in SAS's reconstruction process, after examining it against EU rules for state aid. "The approval is another important step forward for SAS's transformation plan and ongoing reconstruction procedures", the airline writes in a press release.

The EU Commission gives SAS the green light

Hunt for Votes in the EU - This is What Happens Now

The EU leaders have backed Ursula von der Leyen as the chair of the EU Commission. Now she must also convince the EU Parliament.

Hunt for Votes in the EU - This is What Happens Now

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

EU leaders are in agreement on the top trio that will lead the EU's work over the next five years. The decision was made despite resistance from both Italy and Hungary.

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

Sweden risks being left behind in the battle for top EU jobs

Campaign about the future post in the EU commission is in full swing.

Sweden risks being left behind in the battle for top EU jobs

EU Approves Swedish Support for Green Steel

The EU Commission has approved Swedish support for H2 Green Steel for the steel company's construction of a large-scale green steel plant in Boden. The support amounts to 265 million euros, equivalent to nearly three billion kronor.

EU Approves Swedish Support for Green Steel

"A good decision"

EU countries' negotiators are in agreement to propose Ursula von der Leyen for five years as chair of the EU Commission. However, she can still be blocked by the EU Parliament.

"A good decision"

EU Threatens Microsoft with Hefty Fines

Microsoft risks hefty EU fines. The EU Commission has levelled new accusations against the American cloud and software giant for abusing its dominant market position by linking the video conferencing app Teams to its other business software.

EU Threatens Microsoft with Hefty Fines

EU tightens tone on App Store regulations

Apple's rules for the App Store breach the EU's digital market laws, DMA. This is the view of the EU Commission in a preliminary investigation now being sent to the internet giant for a response.

EU tightens tone on App Store regulations

Opening in EU's looming trade war with China

In the face of a looming trade war, China and the EU have agreed to initiate talks on the EU's proposed punitive tariffs on the import of electric cars. .

Opening in EU's looming trade war with China

No Decision on "Chat Control" in EU

The disagreement in the EU persists regarding the proposal on online abuse material. The question was removed at the last minute from Thursday's ambassador meeting in Brussels.

No Decision on "Chat Control" in EU

Trump's catchphrase as Hungary takes over EU presidency

The catchphrase is borrowed from Donald Trump as Hungary takes over the presidency of the EU's Council of Ministers from 1 July. The main slogan becomes "Make Europe great again" – Make Europe great again.

Trump's catchphrase as Hungary takes over EU presidency

Floderus proposes to boyfriend at Arlanda

"After two long years, I am finally a free man. " That's what Johan Floderus says in a statement from the family, a couple of days after the highly publicised prisoner exchange.

Floderus proposes to boyfriend at Arlanda

Your dinner - the climate's blind spot

What we eat, how we live and how we travel affects the climate. But the emissions that can be linked to our consumption often go under the radar in statistics and climate work.

Your dinner - the climate's blind spot

Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs

EU countries are still not in agreement about five more years with Ursula von der Leyen as chair of the EU Commission. The decision is delayed until at least next week since leaders at the EU's top meeting wanted more involvement – or a larger share of the cake.

Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs

China to investigate pork trade with EU

China has launched an investigation into the import of pork from the EU following suspicions of price dumping, the country's trade department announced on Monday. The investigation is the latest move in a burgeoning trade war between China and the EU.

China to investigate pork trade with EU

Wetland Law Approved in EU – Despite Swedish No

The EU's controversial nature restoration law is in harbour since Austria's Environment Minister went against his own government chief. Sweden voted no, but has to give in to the majority.

Wetland Law Approved in EU – Despite Swedish No

Ukraine and Moldova closer to EU talks

Ukraine and Moldova will begin membership negotiations with the EU on 25 June. .

Ukraine and Moldova closer to EU talks

Tesla flags price hike after EU decision

American Tesla announces that it will likely be forced to raise the price of its electric cars in Europe. This will be the consequence if the EU Commission makes good on its threat to raise tariffs on electric cars manufactured in China.

Tesla flags price hike after EU decision

Billion Fine for Hungary's Asylum Policy – Orbán Fumes

The EU court imposes fines in the billions to Hungary for "deliberately circumventing" EU asylum laws. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán rages against the decision – and vows not to give in to the EU's "blackmail".

Billion Fine for Hungary's Asylum Policy – Orbán Fumes