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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. .

EU Proposes Return of Asylum Seekers to Seven Safe Countries

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.

Swedish violence in EU focus: "Down to hell"

Left-Wing Group Wants to Oust von der Leyen

The new EU Commission has only been in office for barely two weeks. It is still enough for the 46 members of the EU Parliament's left-wing group who already want to table a motion of no confidence.

Left-Wing Group Wants to Oust von der Leyen

Lövin Reports to the EU on the Baltic Sea

Former Climate Minister Isabella Lövin (Green party) will be the main responsible for a report from the EU Parliament on how the Baltic Sea can recover. "I am very pleased to lead the EU Parliament's work to develop a new approach that can save the Baltic Sea, the cod and ensure a sustainable future for our vulnerable sea.

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).

"Embarrassing" lack of Swedish road controls

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas backs Ukraine "as long as it's needed"

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas promises to support Ukraine "as long as it is needed" if she becomes the new foreign minister in the EU Commission. > We must ensure that Russia loses its last colonial war, says Kallas in the hearing she is undergoing in the EU Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee before taking office.

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas backs Ukraine "as long as it's needed"

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

A veteran and a beginner are initiating when the next EU Commission is now being scrutinized in Brussels. Already on Tuesday, it's time for Swedish Jessika Roswall.

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

Power and Money – Now They Are Being Investigated in Brussels

The audit has been initiated by Jessika Roswall and her intended colleagues in the next EU Commission. In a month, tough committee hearings await – and a political game where no one is safe.

Power and Money – Now They Are Being Investigated in Brussels

Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"

Sweden's Jessika Roswall (The Moderate Party) is proposed to be responsible for environmental issues in the next EU Commission. Water and a "competitive circular economy" are also included in the job description.

Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"

Size or influence? Tough choices in the EU

Silly season prevails in the EU Parliament as party groups recruit new members ahead of the start of the mandate period. Hungarian Fidesz may again find itself outside when the choice is between influence or size.

Size or influence? Tough choices in the EU

Climate issue full of conflicts – get a grip on the EU situation

Swedish voters stand out by listing climate change as one of the most important issues in the EU election. It is also an area where conflicts are piling up before the next term.

Climate issue full of conflicts – get a grip on the EU situation