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EU Commits 12 Billion Euros to Boost Central Asia Ties

The EU and the five Central Asian countries, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, have agreed on a historic cooperation agreement that involves billion investments from the EU's side. This concerns investments in the transport sector, renewable energy, and digital connectivity, as well as the extraction of rare raw materials, according to a press release.
EU Commits 12 Billion Euros to Boost Central Asia Ties

EU Tariffs on US Goods Could Raise Prices for Swedish Shoppers

Despite the fact that the EU does not want a trade war with the USA, certain American goods may still be subject to tariffs and become more expensive for Swedish consumers. This could be, for example, orange juice, peanut butter, bourbon, but also steel, says Pia Fromlet, euro economist at bank SEB.
EU Tariffs on US Goods Could Raise Prices for Swedish Shoppers

EU Prepares Trade Countermeasures as US Tariffs Loom

The EU has prepared the so-called trade bazooka, which after the USA announced its tariffs now risks being fired. We are in a trade war, says Per Altenberg, trade policy analyst at the National Board of Trade.
EU Prepares Trade Countermeasures as US Tariffs Loom

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Aid Efforts Intensify

The death toll after the earthquake in Myanmar almost a week ago has risen to 3,145, since rescue workers have found more bodies. .
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Aid Efforts Intensify

Macron Urges EU Firms to Rethink US Investments Over Tariffs

France's President Emmanuel Macron is urging European companies to pause their investments in the USA as a consequence of the American tariffs against the EU, which were announced on Wednesday. > What kind of message would it send if large European players invest billions in the American economy at the same time as they strike against us, says Macron at a meeting with representatives of industries affected by the tariffs.
Macron Urges EU Firms to Rethink US Investments Over Tariffs

Sweden Braces for Economic Impact from US Tariffs, Government Warns

The Government warns that the USA's tariffs can affect the economy. They can lead to lower economic growth in the short term.
Sweden Braces for Economic Impact from US Tariffs, Government Warns

Serbian Students Bike 130 Miles to EU Parliament Seeking Support

Serbian students are starting on Thursday a 130-mile bike ride to the EU Parliament in Strasbourg to draw attention to the recent protests in the country. .
Serbian Students Bike 130 Miles to EU Parliament Seeking Support

EU Parliament Approves Delay in Key Sustainability Rules

The European Parliament has said yes with a large margin to postponing heavy parts of the new sustainability directives CSR and CSDD for at least a year. The rules concern, among other things, what responsibility companies need to take to ensure that subcontractors outside the EU do not contribute to, for example, environmental destruction and child labor.
EU Parliament Approves Delay in Key Sustainability Rules

EU Trade Chief Sefcovic to Discuss US Tariffs on Friday

The EU's trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic will on Friday talk to his counterparts in the USA about President Donald Trump's new tariffs. "Unjustified tariffs will inevitably backfire.
EU Trade Chief Sefcovic to Discuss US Tariffs on Friday

Rubio Affirms US Commitment to NATO, Calls for Increased Defense Spending

""Hysteria" says the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the doubts on the country's continued commitment to Nato. At the same time, the demands are repeated to allocate corresponding five percent of GDP to defence – also for the USA.
Rubio Affirms US Commitment to NATO, Calls for Increased Defense Spending

Gaza Blockade Endangers Pregnant Women and Newborns, Says Save the Children

Mothers' and newborns' lives are in danger under Israel's blockade of emergency aid to Gaza, writes Save the Children. No supplies have entered Gaza in the last month.
Gaza Blockade Endangers Pregnant Women and Newborns, Says Save the Children

Kristersson Urges Action Over US Tariffs, Calls for EU-US Trade Talks

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson describes the US tariff decision as serious but not unexpected. This is bad for world trade.
Kristersson Urges Action Over US Tariffs, Calls for EU-US Trade Talks

Economist Urges Swedish Savers to Hold Steady Despite Tariff Impact

Many Swedish fund and stock savers wake up to gloomy messages after USA's president Donald Trump announced comprehensive tariffs. It is not time to sell off stocks or funds that have gone down due to the tariffs, at least not within the coming weeks, says economist Shoka Åhrman.
Economist Urges Swedish Savers to Hold Steady Despite Tariff Impact

EU Prepares Countermeasures as US Tariffs Threaten Global Economy

The EU wants to negotiate with Donald Trump but is also ready to respond to the US's powerful import tariffs, announces the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. .
EU Prepares Countermeasures as US Tariffs Threaten Global Economy

Global Leaders Rally Against Trump's Tariffs to Avert Trade War

Donald Trump's tariffs imply a fundamental change for global trade that will weaken the West, warns the US's allies. Even from China, harsh criticism is coming.
Global Leaders Rally Against Trump's Tariffs to Avert Trade War

Trump's Tariffs Higher Than Expected, Experts Warn of Lingering Uncertainty

President Donald Trump's tariffs against the rest of the world became higher than expected, say two experts who TT has spoken to. I think it became a bit worse than what the market had counted on, says Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank.
Trump's Tariffs Higher Than Expected, Experts Warn of Lingering Uncertainty

Sweden Ready to Tackle Trump's EU Tariffs, Says PM Kristersson

Sweden is well prepared, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) since USA's President Donald Trump has given notice of, among other things, 20-percent tariffs on goods from the EU. .
Sweden Ready to Tackle Trump's EU Tariffs, Says PM Kristersson

Trump's Tariffs Spark Global Economic Uncertainty, Experts Warn

President Donald Trump's tariffs against the rest of the world became higher than expected, say two experts who TT has spoken to. I think it became a bit worse than what the market had counted on, says Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank.
Trump's Tariffs Spark Global Economic Uncertainty, Experts Warn

Trump Announces 20 Percent Tariffs on EU Goods

The USA is introducing tariffs of 20 percent on goods from the EU, announces President Donald Trump at a press conference. He also confirms that the USA is introducing tariffs of 25 percent on all foreign-built vehicles.
Trump Announces 20 Percent Tariffs on EU Goods

Hungary Plans ICC Exit as Netanyahu Visits Budapest

Hungary is expected to announce that the country is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), reports The Times of Israel. The message is believed to come in connection with war crime accused Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Budapest.
Hungary Plans ICC Exit as Netanyahu Visits Budapest

Volvo and Major Automakers Fined 458 Million Euros for Cartel Involvement

The EU has imposed fines totaling 458 million euros, equivalent to approximately 4. 9 billion kronor, on 15 vehicle manufacturers and the industry's employer organization (ACEA) for participating in a cartel.
Volvo and Major Automakers Fined 458 Million Euros for Cartel Involvement

German EU Politician Faces Probe Over Controversial Nazi Greeting Post

The European Parliament lifts the immunity of the German AFD member Petr Bystron, who is being investigated in his home country for sharing a photomontage with a Nazi greeting. Bystron is being investigated for a social media post from 2022 where he welcomed the replacement of Ukraine's ambassador to Germany, reports the news agency AFP.
German EU Politician Faces Probe Over Controversial Nazi Greeting Post

EU Criticizes China's Military Drills Near Taiwan

China is conducting extensive and provocative military exercises off Taiwan's coast. The EU is urging the parties to "exercise restraint", while the US wants to see "peace".
EU Criticizes China's Military Drills Near Taiwan

EU Expresses Willingness to Work with Syria's New Government

The EU welcomes the formation of the new transitional government in Syria. This is stated by the Union's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas in a statement.
EU Expresses Willingness to Work with Syria's New Government
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