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EU on the Environment: Must Become More Flexible

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EU on the Environment: Must Become More Flexible

Wed 29 Jan 2025 13:32 CET

The EU sets the direction towards better competitiveness and less bureaucracy - but still promises a continued investment in the climate. However, we must be flexible, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Billion Support to Jordan from EU

Billion Support to Jordan from EU

Wed 29 Jan 2025 13:23 CET

EU buys gas for Transnistria

EU buys gas for Transnistria

Mon 27 Jan 2025 15:55 CET

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

Wed 15 Jan 2025 20:53 CET

The announcement of an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza is welcomed, but emergency aid must immediately reach the civilians who have been affected. The International Red Cross Committee is ready to assist when hostages are released and in humanitarian efforts

EU Base Still Ill - But Soon Back

EU Base Still Ill - But Soon Back

Mon 13 Jan 2025 12:22 CET

The EU has paid the first part of the Ukraine loan

The EU has paid the first part of the Ukraine loan

Fri 10 Jan 2025 13:00 CET

The EU has paid out the first part of a loan based on returns from frozen Russian assets in EU countries. The paid-out amount corresponds to approximately 35 billion kronor

They Demand Possibility of Price Ceiling on Food in the EU

They Demand Possibility of Price Ceiling on Food in the EU

Tue 7 Jan 2025 12:47 CET

One should be able to set a ceiling on food prices within the EU, proposes the Social Democrats, who demand a broader examination of the food market within the union. We want to be able to demand lower prices, says EU parliamentarian Adnan Dibrani (S)

Ursula von der Leyen ill with pneumonia

Ursula von der Leyen ill with pneumonia

Fri 3 Jan 2025 20:38 CET

The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has cancelled all trips and official appearances until mid-January since she was struck by "a severe pneumonia".

The stop of Russian gas through Ukraine divides the EU

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The stop of Russian gas through Ukraine divides the EU

Wed 1 Jan 2025 08:05 CET

At 06:00 on New Year's Day, Russian energy giant Gazprom shut off the flow of fossil gas to Europe through Ukraine. The EU claims to be prepared for the stop, but the division is great among the union's countries

EU: Must Not Allow IS to Return

EU: Must Not Allow IS to Return

Tue 17 Dec 2024 14:18 CET

NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

Sun 15 Dec 2024 04:56 CET

A number of European leaders and NATO chief Mark Rutte are planning an extraordinary meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on Wednesday, according to the news site Politico.

New no to "chat control"

New no to "chat control"

Thu 12 Dec 2024 10:32 CET

The EU member states are still divided over the EU Commission's controversial proposal to combat child abuse material online.

Crisis creates power vacuum in EU

Crisis creates power vacuum in EU

Mon 9 Dec 2024 05:45 CET

Who is really in charge? The question is increasingly justified in the EU when both France and Germany are shaken by government crises. Ukraine is hit the hardest

Agreement with South America finalized – worrying Europe's farmers

Agreement with South America finalized – worrying Europe's farmers

Fri 6 Dec 2024 13:57 CET

The EU and Mercosur countries in South America are politically agreed on their major free trade agreement. But will enough reluctant European countries sign on?

Mercosur agreement near – EU base on site

Mercosur agreement near – EU base on site

Thu 5 Dec 2024 12:11 CET

The EU's large and drawn-out trade agreement with Latin America is getting closer - despite France still saying no. Signing is expected at the summit in Montevideo

This is how hybrid threats will be addressed - report next week

This is how hybrid threats will be addressed - report next week

Wed 4 Dec 2024 15:28 CET

Good COP or bad COP? Get a grip on the climate conference

Good COP or bad COP? Get a grip on the climate conference

Mon 11 Nov 2024 06:01 CET

Now the UN's climate meeting COP29 is being launched in Baku in Azerbaijan. Here are some of the things to keep track of

World leaders snub climate meeting

World leaders snub climate meeting

Sat 9 Nov 2024 11:27 CET

Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen are among those who do not intend to attend the UN climate meeting COP29, which starts on Monday. "A waste of time", thinks Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister

Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

Wed 6 Nov 2024 08:39 CET

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

Europe-friendly President Declares Victory in Moldova

Europe-friendly President Declares Victory in Moldova

Sun 3 Nov 2024 08:17 CET

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

Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia

Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia

Mon 28 Oct 2024 16:26 CET

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"

Roswall vows EU battle against PFAS

Roswall vows EU battle against PFAS

Thu 24 Oct 2024 11:08 CEST

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

EU demands: Exception for affordable housing

EU demands: Exception for affordable housing

Mon 21 Oct 2024 19:46 CEST

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

Barely EU Yes in Moldova Despite Russian Influence

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Barely EU Yes in Moldova Despite Russian Influence

Mon 21 Oct 2024 17:00 CEST

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