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Trump's Tariff Strategy: Market Reacts to Latest Retraction

First, he threatens with powerful tariff increases. Then, he backs down.
Trump's Tariff Strategy: Market Reacts to Latest Retraction

Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises as Trump Extends EU Tariff Pause

The Stockholm stock exchange started the trading week stable upwards after Sunday evening's late message from Donald Trump that he is not shortening his tariff pause towards the EU. .
Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises as Trump Extends EU Tariff Pause

Dollar Drops After Trump's Tariff Announcement

New customs games from the USA's president Donald Trump are stirring up the world economy. Following Friday's announcement about shock-raised tariffs already in June, the value of the dollar fell to its lowest level since December 2023.
Dollar Drops After Trump's Tariff Announcement

Europe Ready to Counter Trump's Tariff Threats with Strong Economic Stance

Europe has strong economic muscles and will give the USA a resolute answer to Donald Trump's new tariff threats, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa. If we don't get that they are actually ready to sit down for serious negotiations, then Europe will not back down.
Europe Ready to Counter Trump's Tariff Threats with Strong Economic Stance

Trump Declines EU Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Dispute

USA's President Donald Trump says that he "does not seek a settlement" with the EU on tariffs. The EU's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic writes on the other hand that the EU continues to seek an agreement with the US.
Trump Declines EU Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Dispute

Skellefteå Council Urges State Action on Northvolt Factory Shutdown

The municipality of Skellefteå state support when production at Northvolt's battery factory stops this summer. If 4,500 people are laid off, it is not the municipality's responsibility to take responsibility - it is the state's municipal councilor Lorents Burman.
Skellefteå Council Urges State Action on Northvolt Factory Shutdown

EU President: We Are Witnessing Genocide in the Middle East

Slovenia's president Natasa Pirc Musar did not mince words about Israel's actions in the Middle East when she spoke in Brussels on Wednesday afternoon. > I think I'll speak honestly: We are witnessing a genocide – and we remain silent, said the Slovenian, who was later met with long standing applause from mainly the parliament's left- and center-wing members.
EU President: We Are Witnessing Genocide in the Middle East

EU Boosts Humanitarian Aid to Gaza and West Bank

The EU Commission is providing over half a billion kronor (50 million euro) in humanitarian aid to Gaza and the West Bank. "We are increasing our support to our partners to help address acute needs and alleviate the suffering of Palestinians.
EU Boosts Humanitarian Aid to Gaza and West Bank

EU Proposes New Category for Medium-Sized Companies to Simplify Rules

Tens of thousands of medium-sized companies in the EU will become more competitive with the help of their own rules. .
EU Proposes New Category for Medium-Sized Companies to Simplify Rules

EU Nations Approve Multi-Billion Defense Fund

The EU says yes to the first step in its new large defense plans when the multi-billion fund Safe now gets the green light. 1,600 billion kronor will be able to be lent out to joint defense procurements.
EU Nations Approve Multi-Billion Defense Fund

EU Allocates 5.5 Million Euros to Support Radio Free Europe

The EU is doing as Sweden and is supporting the threatened closure of Radio Free Europe. > We are preparing a contract of 5.
EU Allocates 5.5 Million Euros to Support Radio Free Europe

EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions

The EU Commission is to examine whether Israel's actions in Gaza breach the terms of the EU's cooperation agreement with Israel. But there is as yet no agreement on sanctions against Israeli ministers or settlers.
EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions

EU Proposal Eases Return of Asylum Seekers to Safe Third Countries

The EU opens the door to "Rwanda models" in new rules on which countries can be considered safe to send asylum seekers to. The connection to the recipient country will no longer be necessary.
EU Proposal Eases Return of Asylum Seekers to Safe Third Countries

UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in West Bank

The United Kingdom is pausing talks with Israel on a new free trade agreement and introducing sanctions against settlers in the West Bank. Several EU countries also want to toughen their tone towards Israel, among other things by reviewing cooperation agreements and introducing sanctions against ministers.
UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in West Bank

African Swine Fever Cases in EU Drop 83 Percent in 2024

The number of wild boars infected with African swine fever within the EU decreased by 83 percent in 2024, compared to the previous year. This means that the number of cases is the lowest since 2017.
African Swine Fever Cases in EU Drop 83 Percent in 2024

Sweden Advocates EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

Sweden will push in the EU to introduce sanctions against individual Israeli ministers, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) in an interview with TT. .
Sweden Advocates EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Plans for Full Gaza Control

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) condemns Israel's move to take control of entire Gaza. Then it is important to mark very clearly, says Malmer Stenergard.
Sweden Criticizes Israel's Plans for Full Gaza Control

EU and UK Forge New Post-Brexit Cooperation Deal

Fishermen and young people in the EU will find it easier to come to the UK with new cooperation agreements between the EU and London. A new era in our relationship, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
EU and UK Forge New Post-Brexit Cooperation Deal

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Military Plans as Unacceptable

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says in a statement that Israel's "plans for an extended military offensive with extensive displacement of civilians are incompatible with international law" and "unacceptable". .
Sweden Criticizes Israel's Military Plans as Unacceptable

Sweden Urged to Condemn Gaza Violence Affecting Children

Swedish Save the Children demands that Sweden condemns how the children in Gaza are affected by the war between Israel and Hamas. .
Sweden Urged to Condemn Gaza Violence Affecting Children

Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute

The USA's Vice President JD Vance has met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj in Italy's capital Rome on Sunday, reports a spokesperson for Vance. .
Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute

Von der Leyen and Vance Discuss EU-US Relations in Rome Meeting

The USA's Vice President J. D.
Von der Leyen and Vance Discuss EU-US Relations in Rome Meeting

Russia to Test-Fire RS-24 Ballistic Missile Amid Ukraine Tensions

Russia is to test-fire an intercontinental ballistic missile tonight to intimidate Ukraine, NATO, and the EU, writes Ukraine's intelligence service on Telegram. The missile is of the model RS-24.
Russia to Test-Fire RS-24 Ballistic Missile Amid Ukraine Tensions

Turkey Finds 75 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas in Black Sea

Turkey has discovered a gas deposit of 75 billion cubic meters during test drilling in the Black Sea. > With this amount, we will be able to meet the natural gas needs of just our homes for around 3.
Turkey Finds 75 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas in Black Sea
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