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EU countries renew push to extend online child abuse scanning rules

EU member states are making a new attempt to extend previous rules to protect children from online abuse.

EU agreement on air passenger rights welcomed by consumers

European Parliament negotiators have approved an agreement on air passenger rights. One provision gives passengers the right to bring a small bag or backpack on board at no extra cost.

Simpler EU AI rules to stop fake porn

AI tools used to produce fake non-consensual pornographic material and child sexual abuse material are being stopped after a settlement in the EU.

Tobé wants EU law against cyberbullying

The largest party group in the European Parliament wants to see a common EU law against cyberbullying.

EU approves easier deportations and return hubs outside the EU

A divided European Parliament approved easier deportations and the establishment of "return hubs" outside the EU. The vote drew applause from the far right.

EU Parliament to vote again on temporary 'chat control' rules after member states reject extension

The European Parliament's position on temporarily extending rules to combat online child abuse was rejected by member states. Now the Parliament is voting again.

No new EU support for abortions, but money is available

The European Commission is not proposing any new mechanism to provide support for abortions - but points out that the means and possibilities exist. A historic first step, says Swedish MEP Abir Al-Sahlani (C).

European Parliament postpones ratification of tariff deal with US

The European Parliament is postponing ratification of the EU-US tariff agreement. The announcement follows US President Donald Trump's recent threat to impose new tariffs on the rest of the world.

EU Parliament demands Turkey drop charges against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin

The European Parliament voted on Thursday to pass a proposal requiring Turkey to drop the charges against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin.

EU resumes work on US trade tariff settlement

The European Parliament is resuming the process of approving the tariff settlement reached with the US this summer.

Germany gets EU to ease car regulations

The emissions ban for new cars in the EU from 2035 will be changed to require a 90 percent reduction, according to German politicians.

EU agrees on new rules for car recycling

The European Parliament and the Council of Ministers have reached a provisional agreement on new rules for the management of vehicles, from design to scrapping.

New yes to climate goals – despite threats

The European Parliament's Environment Committee is following the lead of the EU countries and advocating a climate target of 90 percent by 2040.

Crisis meeting on EU budget

The European Commission promises more earmarked money for agriculture in the next long-term budget.

The far right goes to court – wants to review EU support

The EU Parliament is being taken to court by the far right, who are demanding to review support for independent organizations in the EU.

EU Reaffirms Commitment to Paris Climate Agreement

The EU Commission promises to stand up for the climate agreement from Paris in a new "vision" for climate and energy.

Charlie Kirk Not Selected as Finalist for EU Sakharov Prize

The murdered US debater Charlie Kirk will not be one of the final candidates for the EU Parliament's finest human rights prize.

New Resistance Emerges Against EU's Controversial Surveillance Law

The criticized CSAM regulation, which has been nicknamed "chat control", can be postponed to the future once again. This after Germany has spoken out critically against the "surveillance law". Sweden is however still positive.

EU Faces Backlash Over Trade Deal with Trump Amid Criticism

Vital for both the economy and Ukraine – or just unbalanced and unclear? Tough measures await in the EU with scathing criticism of the summer's USA agreement.

EU Proposes Return of Asylum Seekers to Seven Safe Countries

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.

Swedish violence in EU focus: "Down to hell"

Sweden is met with both concern and criticism when gang violence is debated in the EU. We need to do a lot – and quickly, promises the EU Commission.

Left-Wing Group Wants to Oust von der Leyen

Lövin Reports to the EU on the Baltic Sea

"Embarrassing" lack of Swedish road controls

Sweden is one of the EU countries that conducts the fewest vehicle inspections of road transports. Embarrassing, thinks EU parliamentarian Johan Danielsson (S).