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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

Europe-friendly President Declares Victory in Moldova

Europe-friendly Maia Sandu declares herself the winner in Moldova's presidential election. With nearly 99 percent of the votes counted, she has surpassed the pro-Russian candidate Aleksandr Stoianoglo.

Europe-friendly President Declares Victory in Moldova

Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia

A number of Western countries are questioning the weekend's election in Georgia, which ended with the pro-Russian ruling party Georgian Dream proclaiming victory. Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says she is "seriously concerned".

Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia

Roswall vows EU battle against PFAS

New chemicals law 2025 and fight against "eternal chemicals" PFAS promised by Swedish intended EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall. Ban awaited against PFAS in both makeup and outdoor clothing.

Roswall vows EU battle against PFAS

EU demands: Exception for affordable housing

Sweden's non-profit housing model must be exempt from the EU's state aid rules, believes former Housing Minister Johan Danielsson (S). We have a housing shortage that makes ordinary people priced out of our major cities.

EU demands: Exception for affordable housing

Barely EU Yes in Moldova Despite Russian Influence

Moldova says yes to future EU membership in a referendum. But the margin was minimal – and Russia is believed to have tried to influence the vote.

Barely EU Yes in Moldova Despite Russian Influence

Nordic battle for herring

Sweden and Finland are facing each other when EU countries are trying to unite on next year's fishing in the Baltic Sea. But in the fight against seals and cormorants, they are in agreement.

Nordic battle for herring

Barely EU Yes in Moldova Despite Russian Influence

Moldova says yes to a future EU membership in a referendum. But the margin was minimal – and Russia is believed to have tried to influence the vote.

Barely EU Yes in Moldova Despite Russian Influence

Zelensky: Wants to make the Russians hate Putin

Support us – otherwise you will strengthen Russia, says Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on site in Brussels to present his "victory plan" for the EU leaders. Hungary warns of a world war.

Zelensky: Wants to make the Russians hate Putin

Tougher Demands: Send People to Syria

The pressure is increasing all over Europe to deport more migrants – and even start returning refugees to Syria. But the aid organizations are furious.

Tougher Demands: Send People to Syria

First boat with migrants arrives in Albania

16 migrants have arrived in Albania from Italy, the first group in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's touted deal with the Balkan country. According to Albania's Prime Minister, other countries have already shown interest in a similar solution – but been rejected.

First boat with migrants arrives in Albania

The demand ahead of the EU summit: Tighten up migration

Migration becomes a hot issue at the EU leaders' summit in Brussels. The pressure is to increase on asylum seekers to return when they do not have the right to stay in the EU.

The demand ahead of the EU summit: Tighten up migration

Svantesson: Hungary must back down

Hungarian resistance to one of the parts of the EU's next Ukraine support can make the entire support significantly more expensive for Europe. Depressing, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Svantesson: Hungary must back down

Agreement on criticized "chat control" delayed

An EU agreement on the disputed proposal against child abuse on the internet continues to drag on. There is still no majority among the member states.

Agreement on criticized "chat control" delayed

Swedish Artist Can Win European Prize

When the European music prize Music moves Europe awards is handed out at the beginning of 2025, a Swedish artist has a chance to win. Boko Yout, a Grammis-nominated multi-artist with songs like "All my life" and the Stuzzi collaboration "Efyo" in their baggage, is one of 15 nominees.

Swedish Artist Can Win European Prize

Starmer pays for his Taylor Swift tickets

Keir Starmer is crawling to the cross and paying for some of the gifts he received since he became British Prime Minister in July - including tickets to see Taylor Swift. .

Starmer pays for his Taylor Swift tickets

After Brexit – a new start between the EU and the UK

The EU and the UK have agreed on regular summits and "strengthened cooperation" after Brexit. A fresh start in relations is promised – but how remains unclear.

After Brexit – a new start between the EU and the UK

EU promise of rapid billion support to Ukraine

The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, promises 35 billion euros in quick loans to Ukraine. The payment will be made with the help of frozen Russian assets.

EU promise of rapid billion support to Ukraine

Italian Mayor: The River Has Exploded

The schools are closed, and all travel should be avoided. This is announced by authorities in northern Italy, where the storm Boris has now arrived after unleashing wind and water chaos in Central Europe.

Italian Mayor: The River Has Exploded

Waste, Chemistry, and Water – the Chief's Orders to Roswall

Jessika Roswall has received twelve clear assignments from the President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, listed in point form. .

Waste, Chemistry, and Water – the Chief's Orders to Roswall

Heavyweight EU Commissioner Resigns in Protest

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen receives scathing criticism from French Thierry Breton, who is leaving the Commission with immediate effect. "Questionable leadership", Breton fumes – to be replaced by outgoing Foreign Minister Stephane Séjourné.

Heavyweight EU Commissioner Resigns in Protest

The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis

Crisis in Berlin and crisis in Paris create a crisis for Brussels as well. Weak and unpopular governments in both Germany and France are causing the EU to stall.

The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis

Bet or bust – the fate report to the EU

More innovation and enormous investments are required to save Europe, believes former ECB chief Mario Draghi in a weighty report. But the battle is likely to be tough about the benefits of joint borrowing and EU bonds.

Bet or bust – the fate report to the EU

So, agriculture in the EU will be saved

The agricultural policy in the EU must be changed – and that already now. This is the opinion of the industry itself in a heavy report in Brussels.

So, agriculture in the EU will be saved