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EU Plans Tariffs on US Goods if Trump Maintains 10% Tariff

EU is planning for tariffs on goods imported from the USA, including Boeing aircraft, if President Donald Trump does not back down from his 10-percent tariff on everything from the EU. .

EU Plans Tariffs on US Goods if Trump Maintains 10% Tariff

EU Grants 19.2 Million Kronor to Scandinavian Dance Project

A Scandinavian dance project, DOKS, receives the equivalent of 19. 2 million kronor from the EU.

EU Grants 19.2 Million Kronor to Scandinavian Dance Project

Europe Awaits Trump's Arrival Amid NATO Summit and Ceasefire News

Europe's NATO countries are holding both thumbs and breath as the US President Donald Trump flies in for a top meeting in The Hague – hours after the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. A short meeting is to minimize the risk of controversy.

Europe Awaits Trump's Arrival Amid NATO Summit and Ceasefire News

EU Reviews Israel Trade Agreement Amid Gaza Human Rights Concerns

Israel has breached the EU's trade agreement through its actions in Gaza, says the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas. But what the consequences will be remains unclear.

EU Reviews Israel Trade Agreement Amid Gaza Human Rights Concerns

EU Urges US and Iran to De-escalate and Resume Talks

No one benefits from an extended war, the EU urges about the situation between the USA and Iran. –Take a step back and return to the negotiations, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.

EU Urges US and Iran to De-escalate and Resume Talks

Tichanovskaja: EU Peace Hinges on a Free Belarus

Belarus has a more than 100 miles long border with Ukraine, and the one with Russia is even longer. The location gives the country a unique position in the regional security puzzle.

Tichanovskaja: EU Peace Hinges on a Free Belarus

EU Calls for De-escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions; China Condemns

The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas urges all parties to de-escalate after the US attack on nuclear facilities in Iran. But she emphasizes that Iran "cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons".

EU Calls for De-escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions; China Condemns

Belarus Must Balance Relations with Russia and the West, Expert Says

What has made Belarus dictator Aleksandr Lukasjenko release, among others, opposition politician Sergej Tichanovskij from prison is difficult to say. But it may have to do with his historically poor relationship with the West, according to Belarus expert Sofie Bedford.

Belarus Must Balance Relations with Russia and the West, Expert Says

EU Review Suggests Israel Violated Cooperation Agreement

A review that the EU has had done suggests that Israel's actions in Gaza violate the country's cooperation agreement with the union. This is revealed in a document drawn up by the EU's diplomatic service and which the news agency AFP has taken part of.

EU Review Suggests Israel Violated Cooperation Agreement

EU Equal Treatment Directive Faces Potential Repeal Amidst Member Disagreement

Sweden is against when the EU Commission, after almost 20 years of disagreement among the member states, wants to scrap its proposal for measures against discrimination. – I will speak clearly for the retention of the equal treatment directive and urge all member states to join the large majority that wants to adopt the directive, says Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson (The Liberals) at an EU meeting in Luxembourg on Thursday where the issue is being discussed.

EU Equal Treatment Directive Faces Potential Repeal Amidst Member Disagreement

Denmark Prioritizes Defense and Economy in EU Presidency Transition

A safe Europe and a competitive and green Europe. These will be Denmark's guiding stars when the country takes over as the presidency of the EU Council of Ministers from 1 July.

Denmark Prioritizes Defense and Economy in EU Presidency Transition

European Parliament Urges Iran to Release Ahmadreza Djalali

The European Parliament demands with a large majority that Iran immediately releases the imprisoned Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali. The resolution, which was voted through with 486 votes against 8, is indeed non-binding, but aims to put further pressure on Iran.

European Parliament Urges Iran to Release Ahmadreza Djalali

EU Greenwashing Proposal Faces Rejection After EPP Withdraws Support

The EU Commission's proposal on "greenwashing" risks being laid down after two years of negotiations, after withdrawn support from the conservative party group EPP. .

EU Greenwashing Proposal Faces Rejection After EPP Withdraws Support

Sweden's Emissions Rise Sends Negative Signal Ahead of COP30

Sweden's increased emissions are worrying and a very negative political signal to the outside world, according to climate expert Björn-Ola Linnér. Although it was expected, it is remarkable, he says.

Sweden's Emissions Rise Sends Negative Signal Ahead of COP30

EU Parliament Engages in Intense Debate Over Gaza Situation

Emotions are running high when the EU Parliament debates the situation in Gaza – with the word genocide established in the title. – Enough is enough, also says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.

EU Parliament Engages in Intense Debate Over Gaza Situation

EU Takes Sweden to Court Over European Arrest Warrant Rules

The EU Commission is taking Sweden to court for not sufficiently implementing the rules on European arrest warrants. The Commission warned Sweden on the matter already in 2021 and returned last year with continued complaints, including the possibilities for the one who issued the warrant to interrogate or temporarily transfer persons.

EU Takes Sweden to Court Over European Arrest Warrant Rules

EU Summons Russian Envoy After Diplomat Attacked in Vladivostok

The EU has summoned Russia's envoy in Brussels to protest after an EU diplomat was attacked in Vladivostok in easternmost Russia. "We condemn every attack on EU diplomats.

EU Summons Russian Envoy After Diplomat Attacked in Vladivostok

EU Foreign Minister: United NATO and EU Can Counter Russia

Europe is under attack in a world that is becoming increasingly more dangerous with each passing day, warns the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas in a debate in the EU Parliament where she calls for increased defense investments ahead of next week's NATO summit in The Hague. –Russia is already a direct threat to the EU.

EU Foreign Minister: United NATO and EU Can Counter Russia

Sweden's Emissions Set to Decrease in 2025, Says Climate Minister

The Left Party says that the government is ruining the climate policy, and the Green party describes it as a "historic failure", since fresh figures have shown that Sweden's emission increase is the highest since 2010. But according to Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) the emissions have turned downwards again.

Sweden's Emissions Set to Decrease in 2025, Says Climate Minister

EU Agrees to Preserve Classic Cars as Cultural Heritage

Veteran and classic American cars should be able to continue to exist as parts of "the mobile cultural heritage" – if the EU countries get their way. .

EU Agrees to Preserve Classic Cars as Cultural Heritage

Ukrainians to Enjoy Free EU Roaming from January 2026

Ukraine is invited to the EU's free phone roaming from the turn of the year. "We want Ukrainian citizens to be able to stay in touch with their loved ones across the entire EU, as well as in their home country.

Ukrainians to Enjoy Free EU Roaming from January 2026

EU Proposes Faster Defense Permits and Environmental Exemptions

Permit decisions within 60 days, exemptions from environmental regulations and classification of certain weapons as sustainable. This is how the EU Commission wants to simplify the upgrade.

EU Proposes Faster Defense Permits and Environmental Exemptions

EU Plans to End Russian Gas Imports by 2028

At the latest by 1 January 2028, all Russian gas shall be stopped from reaching the EU, according to a fresh proposal from the EU Commission. .

EU Plans to End Russian Gas Imports by 2028

Government Warns of Potential New Refugee Wave Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

The Government sees a risk for a new refugee wave to Europe if the situation worsens between Iran and Israel. Then it is excluded that Sweden receives large groups of refugees, according to Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).

Government Warns of Potential New Refugee Wave Amid Iran-Israel Tensions