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Far Right to Lead EU Climate Talks, Sparking Concerns

The difficult negotiations on the EU's next climate goal will be led by the party group Patriots for Europe (PFE), which gathers parties on the far right in the European Parliament, several media report. The group has been a tough opponent to the EU's climate policy.

Far Right to Lead EU Climate Talks, Sparking Concerns

Fredrik Brange Named New Party Secretary of The Liberals

Fredrik Brange, former L-chairman in Lund, is appointed as new party secretary in The Liberals, the party announces. .

Fredrik Brange Named New Party Secretary of The Liberals

Swedish Fishery Faces EU Environmental Criticism

All companies with fewer than 3000 employees should be exempt from the requirements in the EU's new sustainability directive, CSR, believes Swedish EU parliament member Jörgen Warborn (The Moderate Party). .

Swedish Fishery Faces EU Environmental Criticism

Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

The Green party demands that aid minister Benjamin Dousa (M) resigns. This due to the government's handling of the UN agency Unrwa.

Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

Teodorescu Måwe Claims Political Attack in EU Parliament Dispute

EU parliamentarian Alice Teodorescu Måwe (CD) says that it was she who was attacked in Brussels, not the other way around. "The sequence of events was politically motivated and is therefore to be regarded as an attack on me in my assignment as an elected representative, against my party, and against democracy as such", she writes on X.

Teodorescu Måwe Claims Political Attack in EU Parliament Dispute

80 Years After WWII: Ongoing Conflicts Dampen European Commemoration

The end of World War II 80 years ago was a day of joy in Europe. This year, the commemoration is surrounded by a number of ongoing conflicts.

80 Years After WWII: Ongoing Conflicts Dampen European Commemoration

Europol Set for Expansion in New EU Security Strategy

The police cooperation Europol is to be developed and new attempts will be made to unite the member states on what the opponents have dubbed "chat control". .

Europol Set for Expansion in New EU Security Strategy

Marine Le Pen Barred from 2027 Election After Embezzlement Verdict

The French far-right politician Marine Le Pen is banned from running in the 2027 presidential election. She is also sentenced to prison and heavy fines for embezzlement of EU funds.

Marine Le Pen Barred from 2027 Election After Embezzlement Verdict

Sweden Democrats Reject EU Proposal on Gaza Relocation

The Sweden Democrats' EU parliamentarians have submitted a proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. However, these ideas are rejected by the party centrally.

Sweden Democrats Reject EU Proposal on Gaza Relocation

Sweden's A-Tractor Age Limit Likely to Stay at 15 After EU Talks

The 15-year limit appears to remain for A-tractors after positive signals from the EU's member states. The decisive negotiation takes place on Monday.

Sweden's A-Tractor Age Limit Likely to Stay at 15 After EU Talks

Record Amount of Hazardous Waste Stopped by Customs

Fuel tanks from Sundsbruk to Chile, engines from Ystad to Ghana and bicycles from Kista to Congo. The Customs Authority stopped a record amount of environmentally hazardous waste from being exported to countries outside the EU last year.

Record Amount of Hazardous Waste Stopped by Customs

Social Democratic Analysis of the EU Election: SD a Main Opponent

The EU election was an exercise in having the Sweden Democrats and not the Moderate Party as the main opponent on certain issues, writes the Social Democrats' election analysis group in a debate article in Altinget. .

Social Democratic Analysis of the EU Election: SD a Main Opponent

Kiruna becomes Europe's cultural capital: "Grateful"

The European jury has made its choice and it will be Kiruna that is appointed European Capital of Culture 2029. We are so grateful.

Kiruna becomes Europe's cultural capital: "Grateful"

15-year limit may remain for A-tractors

The European Parliament's two largest party groups are backing a Swedish proposal to retain the 15-year limit for A-tractors. Now it's about getting the member states on board.

15-year limit may remain for A-tractors

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

The next EU Commission can be in place at the beginning of December after an agreement between the European Parliament's leading party groups. The Member of the European Parliament Heléne Fritzon (S) is worried about a weak Commission, while Tomas Tobé (The Moderate Party) welcomes the new composition.

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

"No to changed rules for rainforest logging"

Postponing the introduction of new EU rules against deforestation to December 2025 is a good idea, according to both the EU Parliament and EU member states. However, starting to change the already established rules is met with a firm no from the member states.

"No to changed rules for rainforest logging"

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

Leading party groups are in agreement to approve the next EU Commission. This would mean that the next EU Commission could be ready to start work in December.

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

Crack in Georgia's Top Leadership after the Election

Georgia's President Salomé Zurabisjvili calls for protests after the disputed election where the pro-Russian ruling party Georgian Dream won. Prime Minister Irakli Garibasjvili however rejects the allegations of electoral fraud.

Crack in Georgia's Top Leadership after the Election

Truck Regulations Torn Apart: "Bloody Awful"

The requirement for EU trucks to return to their home country every eighth week must be abolished, according to a ruling by the EU Court of Justice. Outrageous, fumes Swedish EU parliamentarian Johan Danielsson (S).

Truck Regulations Torn Apart: "Bloody Awful"

Karin Karlsbro becomes EU responsible for support to Ukraine

The Liberals' Member of the European Parliament Karin Karlsbro (L) is to lead the EU negotiations on multi-billion support to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets. The assignment as standing rapporteur (the European Parliament's chief negotiator) for Ukraine in the International Trade Committee (INTA) means that Karlsbro will be responsible for all matters related to economic issues with Ukraine during the mandate period 2024-2029, writes The Liberals in a press release.

Karin Karlsbro becomes EU responsible for support to Ukraine

Dreamed of Europe - Hanged Himself in Italian Custody

Violence and mental illness thrive in Italy's controversial repatriation center. Yet, the government in Rome has promised to build more – and quintupled the time migrants are allowed to be detained.

Dreamed of Europe - Hanged Himself in Italian Custody

"The Joker" Who Became One of the Most Powerful

Seven times he has failed to get into the House of Commons. One of the times he almost got killed by his own election poster.

"The Joker" Who Became One of the Most Powerful

Expert: New Elections Part of Macron's Calculation

France's president Emmanuel Macron is playing high stakes by calling for new elections to parliament, where Le Pen's National Rally is expected to make strong gains. A "marriage of convenience" with the far-right could become tricky – but could also be part of Macron's tactic, believes Göran von Sydow at Sieps.

Expert: New Elections Part of Macron's Calculation

The Election in France: "Macron is a Joke"

In Fréjus in southern France, support for the far-right National Rally is strong. Here, a majority of residents vote for the far-right and many want to see Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen's crown prince, as Prime Minister after the parliamentary election on 30 June.

The Election in France: "Macron is a Joke"