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Pope Francis' Funeral Set for Saturday at St. Peter's Square

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Pope Francis' Funeral Set for Saturday at St. Peter's Square

Tue 22 Apr 2025 05:53 CEST

The Catholic world is in mourning after Pope Francis' passing – but there is no time for rest. The funeral will be held on Saturday at St

EU Commits 12 Billion Euros to Boost Central Asia Ties

EU Commits 12 Billion Euros to Boost Central Asia Ties

Fri 4 Apr 2025 11:00 CEST

"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"

"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"

Tue 11 Mar 2025 21:00 CET

The reactions did not wait when the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with Russia and that a 30-day long ceasefire may be imminent.

The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

Thu 6 Mar 2025 11:59 CET

It is expected broad support for the EU Commission's plan to inject equivalent to nearly 9 billion Swedish kronor (800 billion euro) into defense at Thursday's EU summit. But there are points where it can get hot

Zelensky ready to step down for peace in Ukraine

Zelensky ready to step down for peace in Ukraine

Sun 23 Feb 2025 15:48 CET

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is ready to resign in exchange for peace and Ukrainian membership in Nato. He also wants to meet President Trump before the US President meets the Russian leader Vladimir Putin

Global protest against Trump's sanctions

Global protest against Trump's sanctions

Fri 7 Feb 2025 09:57 CET

The International Criminal Court (ICC) condemns the USA's decision to impose sanctions on the court and promises to continue providing "justice and hope" around the world. The sanctions are condemned by 79 of ICC's member countries, including Sweden

Zelensky on Trump: Welcome, Donald!

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Zelensky on Trump: Welcome, Donald!

Thu 19 Dec 2024 09:12 CET

The EU meets Ukraine – and emphasizes the need for more weapons and more support. But for President Volodymyr Zelenskyj, European support is not enough

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.

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

Sun 1 Dec 2024 08:49 CET

An Estonian foreign minister and a Portuguese top meeting general will be two of the EU's foremost faces outward until 2029. Kaja Kallas and António Costa kick off the new mandate period with a trip to Ukraine, and are two of the EU's new poster names to keep an eye on

Guarantees required before talks on ceasefire

Guarantees required before talks on ceasefire

Sun 1 Dec 2024 08:17 CET

The EU's new top diplomat Kaja Kallas does not rule out EU forces on Ukrainian soil to protect a potential future ceasefire. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says the country must receive security guarantees before talks can be initiated with Russia

Forssell: Time for EU Proposals on Deportations

Forssell: Time for EU Proposals on Deportations

Tue 19 Nov 2024 19:39 CET

The Government wants to see a concrete EU proposal for "return hubs" for those deported from the EU. We need common answers, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party)

Multiple arrests since mayors were fired in Turkey

Multiple arrests since mayors were fired in Turkey

Sun 10 Nov 2024 16:10 CET

The political struggle intensifies over power in the southeastern, Kurdish-dominated, part of Turkey. About 30 regime-critical demonstrators have been prosecuted after protests against the dismissal of three Kurdish mayors by the government in Ankara

Concern in the EU: "Have Fallen Behind"

Concern in the EU: "Have Fallen Behind"

Fri 8 Nov 2024 10:19 CET

The election of Donald Trump makes it even more urgent for the EU to address its competitiveness, urges former ECB chief Mario Draghi at a top meeting in Budapest. Swedish innovation and capital market are presented as good examples

New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

Wed 23 Oct 2024 06:00 CEST

The wish list is clear for tougher measures on asylum and migration in the EU. The far-right is rejoicing over "new winds in Europe"

Pressure to take tougher action against migrants increases in EU

Pressure to take tougher action against migrants increases in EU

Thu 17 Oct 2024 13:15 CEST

EU leaders want to see new measures to be able to deport migrants who have been denied asylum. Among other things, they will reconsider whether asylum centers can be established outside the EU's borders

Kristersson wants to label the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization

Kristersson wants to label the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization

Sun 13 Oct 2024 18:04 CEST

Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) wants Iran's Revolutionary Guard to be labeled as a terrorist organization by the EU, reports Expressen. This is a really dangerous cocktail, which we must do something about, and I believe the time is now, says the Prime Minister

China wants to continue negotiating car tariffs

China wants to continue negotiating car tariffs

Sat 12 Oct 2024 11:39 CEST

Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"

Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"

Wed 2 Oct 2024 02:24 CEST

Iran's extensive robot attacks on Israel are a significant escalation that gives reason for "great concern". This is the opinion of Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party), a view she shares with colleagues in Europe