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Cautious and sensitive when the EU met Israel

Caution dominated when the EU and Israel met at the foreign minister level in Brussels. Criticism is heard – but primarily from the outside.
Cautious and sensitive when the EU met Israel

The EU lifts sanctions against Syria

The EU countries are lifting most of their sanctions against Syria, in the hope of a positive political development after the fall of the Assad regime. .
The EU lifts sanctions against Syria

The EU's Foreign Affairs Chief to the USA

After a month of strained relations across the Atlantic, the EU's Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas is traveling to the USA on Tuesday to meet with Foreign Minister Marco Rubio. > It's good that we have as many meetings as possible with the new leadership.
The EU's Foreign Affairs Chief to the USA

The North presses on: Cough up money for Ukraine

With symbolic air raid sirens, a minute of silence, and new sanctions against Russia, EU countries honor the victims of the war in Ukraine. More support is to be urgently discussed next week.
The North presses on: Cough up money for Ukraine

Orbán rejects Ukrainian EU membership

Ukraine should not be allowed to become a member of the EU, if Hungary gets to decide. This was announced by the country's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his annual speech to the nation.
Orbán rejects Ukrainian EU membership

Reports: Europe's Ukraine Package Can Grow

The EU is preparing a larger military support package from Europe to Ukraine than what was on the table just days ago, according to the political website Politico. It is now reported to be at least 20 billion euros, over 220 billion kronor.
Reports: Europe's Ukraine Package Can Grow

EU on the cables: "A weapon against us"

Better surveillance, faster repairs, and tougher action against those responsible are included when the EU Commission launches an action plan against cable crimes at sea. .
EU on the cables: "A weapon against us"

Finland Prepares to Strengthen Its Defense

Finland's defense capability is to be strengthened due to the threat from Russia, according to Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. He is also urging other EU countries to increase their defense spending.
Finland Prepares to Strengthen Its Defense

Stricter requirements on imports – EU's response to farmer protests

Imported goods should not be given a competitive advantage by being produced with less ambitious environmental requirements than in the EU. .
Stricter requirements on imports – EU's response to farmer protests

Kristersson: Not Certain Russia Wants to Negotiate

Don't draw too large conclusions from Russia's talks with the USA about Ukraine, notes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). It is not obvious that Russia wants peace negotiations, he says.
Kristersson: Not Certain Russia Wants to Negotiate

In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin

The EU is defying the USA's new soft stance towards Russia – at least when it comes to sanctions. A 16th sanctions package is said to be ready, just in time for the three-year anniversary of the renewed attack on Ukraine.
In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin

Trump blames Ukraine for the outbreak of war

Donald Trump expresses that Ukraine bears the guilt for Russia's invasion of the country. You should never have started this, says the US President, after his government has met Russia halfway at the negotiating table.
Trump blames Ukraine for the outbreak of war

Hour of Fate for Shocked Europe

Panic looms when a slow-moving and divided Europe tries to handle the US's negotiations with Russia about the war in Ukraine. The EU and Nato can both be broken and strengthened.
Hour of Fate for Shocked Europe

EU Plans Large Ukraine Support

EU countries are preparing a new large military aid package to Ukraine, worth at least 6 billion euros, equivalent to 67 billion kronor. It reports Politico.
EU Plans Large Ukraine Support

Putin may open up for talks with Zelenskyj

Ukraine has every right to join the EU – but not in military alliances, the Kremlin emphasizes as the first talks with the USA begin. With several caveats, President Vladimir Putin is also said to be willing to negotiate with Ukraine's counterpart, "if necessary".
Putin may open up for talks with Zelenskyj

EU Loans for Weapons? "Bad Idea", Says Sweden

Sweden can imagine easing the EU's budget rules so that more can invest in defense. But joint EU loans are still disliked by the Finance Minister.
EU Loans for Weapons? "Bad Idea", Says Sweden

USA and Russia Resume the War "in Due Time"

USA and Russia have held a first meeting on the way to some form of agreement on the Russian invasion war in Ukraine – without Ukraine. They say they have taken "important steps" towards continued talks and re-established diplomatic ties that were severed.
USA and Russia Resume the War "in Due Time"

Europe after the meeting: Must build up

The need for European armament is the most important message from the Paris meeting, according to Denmark's Prime Minister. Russia is now a threat to all of Europe, says Mette Frederiksen after the meeting.
Europe after the meeting: Must build up

Kristersson: High time for unity in Europe

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) writes in a post on X ahead of the meeting in Paris that "support for Ukraine needs to be increased and accelerated". .
Kristersson: High time for unity in Europe

Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg in Brussels. "We have a lot to do", notes the Nato chief.
Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

The Alarm: Must "Immediately" Strengthen Europe's Defense

No place at the negotiating table. Hard pressure to gear up.
The Alarm: Must "Immediately" Strengthen Europe's Defense

Russia sends Lavrov: "Europe will beg"

Russia is sending Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to negotiations with the USA. There, they will plan for a top-level meeting between Trump and Putin.
Russia sends Lavrov: "Europe will beg"

Sidestepped and Questioned Europe in Crisis Meeting

No place at the negotiating table. Hard pressure to gear up.
Sidestepped and Questioned Europe in Crisis Meeting

Andersson on the US's demands: Extremely provocative

Sweden must set clear demands on the USA to allow the EU to participate in the upcoming peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, says S leader Magdalena Andersson. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) accuses her of "scoring cheap domestic political points".
Andersson on the US's demands: Extremely provocative
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