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EU Billions to Syria

After the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, the EU is now offering approximately 2. 7 billion kronor in support to both Syria itself and its neighboring countries.

EU Billions to Syria

The King can become the EU's weapon against Orbán

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wants to stop the EU's sanctions against Russia and warns of Ukraine as a "serious threat" to the economy. The countermeasure in Brussels could be to turn to the king.

The King can become the EU's weapon against Orbán

Anti-Corruption Chief Investigated for Embezzlement

The head of Hungary's anti-corruption authority, Ferenc Biro, has been questioned in a corruption case in his home country. Prosecutors say that "house searches and coordinated efforts at several locations – including the anti-corruption authority's headquarters" have been carried out.

Anti-Corruption Chief Investigated for Embezzlement

After the Ceasefire: EU Billion to Gaza

The EU Commission is promising 120 million euros – approximately 1. 4 billion Swedish kronor – in immediate support to Gaza following the agreement on a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

After the Ceasefire: EU Billion to Gaza

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Who in Europe is closest to the USA's incoming president Donald Trump? Here are four eager supporters – and a joker – in the battle to get the White House to listen. .

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Most Ukrainians in Germany, few in Sweden

Germany and Poland stand out when it comes to the number of Ukrainians who have been granted temporary protection status in the country after Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. According to new compiled statistics from Eurostat, 1.

Most Ukrainians in Germany, few in Sweden

Zelensky rejects meeting about gas shortage: "Come to Kyiv"

The closed gas valves from Russia continue to cause friction between Ukraine and EU countries. Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has invited Ukraine's president to a meeting at the border.

Zelensky rejects meeting about gas shortage: "Come to Kyiv"

Zelensky in Poland – gets support on the way to the EU

Poland is to help Ukraine in the process of joining the EU, promises Prime Minister Donald Tusk when he receives Volodymyr Zelenskyj on a visit. Ukraine's president hopes to buy weapons with the help of frozen Russian assets.

Zelensky in Poland – gets support on the way to the EU

Two-state solution "light-years away" as Norway hosts

When Norway invites to a meeting about a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestine issue, the situation is anything but hopeful. They want a solution that is light-years away, says political scientist and Middle East expert Anders Persson.

Two-state solution "light-years away" as Norway hosts

Anxiety is growing ahead of the EU's new cider rules

The EU's plans to standardize what is officially allowed to be called cider have created anxiety among Nordic beverage producers. .

Anxiety is growing ahead of the EU's new cider rules

Victory for Sweden on minimum wages

The EU's directive on minimum wages should be withdrawn in its entirety, according to an Advocate General at the EU Court of Justice. This gives Sweden and Denmark wind in their sails in their protests.

Victory for Sweden on minimum wages

Fewer crossed the EU border illegally in 2024

The number of people who entered the EU illegally was at its lowest level since 2021, with 239,000 unauthorized border crossings reported by the EU's border agency Frontex in 2024. This represents a "significant 38% decrease", according to the agency, which regularly publishes statistics on unauthorized border crossings into the EU.

Fewer crossed the EU border illegally in 2024

Castle Summit for EU in February

The castle in Limont, just west of Liège, will be the venue where the EU countries' heads of state and government will attempt to unite on future defense cooperation in February. At the summit on February 3, Council President António Costa wants to know if the countries agree to spend more and jointly on defense and what type of capabilities should be developed.

Castle Summit for EU in February

New demands on banks to stop cyber attacks

Now, new requirements are being introduced for banks that will make them better at withstanding cyber attacks. They provide services that are of central importance for society to function, and then you don't want any disruptions to occur, says Malin Alpen at the Financial Supervisory Authority (FI).

New demands on banks to stop cyber attacks

New EU Billions to Ukraine

The EU Commission is allocating an additional 140 million euros – approximately 1. 6 billion Swedish kronor – in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

New EU Billions to Ukraine

EU Base Still Ill - But Soon Back

The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen is still ill, but is expected to return to duty "by the end of the week", says her chief spokesperson Paula Pinho. Sharp criticism has been directed at the Commission for not confirming until Friday that the 66-year-old von der Leyen had been hospitalized for the pneumonia she has been afflicted with.

EU Base Still Ill - But Soon Back

Russia: Ukraine attacked the last gas pipeline

Russia accuses Ukraine of having attempted to attack a gas pipeline that runs under the Black Sea to Turkey. It is the only still active pipeline that carries Russian gas to Europe.

Russia: Ukraine attacked the last gas pipeline

EU Ministers to Review Syria Sanctions

The EU's foreign ministers will meet in Brussels on January 27 to discuss possible eased sanctions against Syria, writes the Union's foreign chief Kaja Kallas on X. However, any easing also depends on how the new government in Syria acts.

EU Ministers to Review Syria Sanctions

The Foreign Minister: Lower the Oil Price Ceiling

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard wants to lower the price ceiling on Russian oil. The lower the price for Russian oil, the faster the peace, she says in her speech at the defense conference in Sälen.

The Foreign Minister: Lower the Oil Price Ceiling

EU participates in meeting in Saudi Arabia about Syria

High-ranking diplomats from countries in the Middle East and Europe gather in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to discuss the situation in Syria. .

EU participates in meeting in Saudi Arabia about Syria

Landslide victory for Croatia's president

The incumbent president Zoran Milanović has secured another term in office through a landslide victory in Sunday's election in Croatia. .

Landslide victory for Croatia's president

Orpo open to EU loans for defense

Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo thinks that the EU should be able to take out joint loans to finance the expansion of defense in the union's eastern parts. .

Orpo open to EU loans for defense

Russia earns billions weekly in the Gulf of Finland

Russia earned 1. 5 billion euros in a week, equivalent to approximately 17.

Russia earns billions weekly in the Gulf of Finland

Erdogan sees a golden opportunity in Syria

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan senses morning air after the Syrian regime's fall. I believe Erdogan sees a golden opportunity now to try to solve what he sees as "the Kurdish problem" in Syria, says Syria expert Aron Lund.

Erdogan sees a golden opportunity in Syria