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Norwegian Customs Nightmare: "A Triple Whammy"

A trade war between the USA and EU can hit particularly hard against Norway, warns Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg. Norway can be affected by a triple blow, he says.

Norwegian Customs Nightmare: "A Triple Whammy"

Crisis Meeting in Paris – USA Meets Russia

EU leaders meet in Paris on Monday with concerns that Europe is being excluded from peace talks on Ukraine. American and Russian delegations are expected to travel to Saudi Arabia for talks there – something that President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has stated that Kyiv has not been invited to.

Crisis Meeting in Paris – USA Meets Russia

Now you can be tracked via your "digital fingerprint" online

Google is changing its stance on a controversial technique for tracking people online. From Sunday onwards, it's open season for using "fingerprints".

Now you can be tracked via your "digital fingerprint" online

Stalemate in the trade war between the USA and the EU

The EU has higher tariffs on American passenger cars. The USA, in turn, has higher import tariffs on trucks from Europe.

Stalemate in the trade war between the USA and the EU

Ukraine to the USA: Security guarantees before talks

Ukraine wants security guarantees from the USA before any talks to end the war can be held. This was stated by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj to the USA's Vice President JD Vance, when they met for the first time during the security conference in Munich.

Ukraine to the USA: Security guarantees before talks

EU leaders: No peace without Ukraine

Both Ukraine and the EU must be included in the negotiations for an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. This is now publicly stated by the EU countries' highest chief, Council President António Costa.

EU leaders: No peace without Ukraine

Trump signs his order on penalty tariffs

Donald Trump has signed a decision to introduce punitive tariffs against countries that impose tariffs on American goods. It's fair for everyone.

Trump signs his order on penalty tariffs

Doubts about US tariffs: Several cards to play

If the EU needs to respond to the US's announced tariffs, there is a great unity among the member states, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party). It is clear that we have several cards to play, he says to TT.

Doubts about US tariffs: Several cards to play

"Illegal" – EU leader criticizes Trump's Gaza plan

The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas takes a stand against Donald Trump's plans for Gaza. People cannot be forcibly relocated and all land grabs are illegal, says Kallas.

"Illegal" – EU leader criticizes Trump's Gaza plan

The Foreign Minister is Criticized: Fails to Mention Trump

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is criticized for not mentioning the President of the USA in her foreign policy declaration. She avoids with precision mentioning Donald Trump, says Håkan Svenneling, foreign policy spokesperson for V, in a debate in the Riksdag.

The Foreign Minister is Criticized: Fails to Mention Trump

The Pelicot scandal may lead to consent law in the EU

The rape scandal surrounding French Dominique Pelle's exploitation of his wife may contribute to the EU getting a consent law. .

The Pelicot scandal may lead to consent law in the EU

The EU's major investment in AI – over two trillion

The EU is to try to mobilize 200 billion euros in a major initiative on AI technology. The USA is simultaneously calling for fewer regulations and a more optimistic view of the technology.

The EU's major investment in AI – over two trillion

USA and EU meet after tariff threats

The EU promises to respond to US tariffs - but meets the new Trump administration for the first time. We have deep and strong ties, emphasizes Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

USA and EU meet after tariff threats

Deadline for Climate Plan – But Almost Everyone Misses It

Monday was the last day for the world's countries to submit their climate plans, which in detail describe how emissions are to be capped by 2035. But almost no countries have sent in the documents.

Deadline for Climate Plan – But Almost Everyone Misses It

Trump's Steel Tariffs Only Weeks Away

USA's President Donald Trump signs a presidential order on tariffs of 25 percent on imports of steel and aluminium. They are expected to affect all countries, including Sweden.

Trump's Steel Tariffs Only Weeks Away

Swedish violence in EU focus: "Down to hell"

Sweden is met with both concern and criticism when gang violence is debated in the EU. We need to do a lot – and quickly, promises the EU Commission.

Swedish violence in EU focus: "Down to hell"

Transnistria rejects EU aid – gets Russian gas

The pro-Russian breakaway region of Transnistria in Moldova is declining energy support from the EU, despite a severe electricity crisis. Instead, they are seeking help from Hungary to obtain gas deliveries from Russia.

Transnistria rejects EU aid – gets Russian gas

Minute of Silence for Örebro in the EU

The victims of the school shooting in Örebro have now also been honored in the EU. Europe mourns, says Speaker Roberta Metsola.

Minute of Silence for Örebro in the EU

Million Support to Gasless in Moldova

Sweden is providing 100 million kronor to an energy vulnerability fund for Moldova. The money is intended to help households that have been severely affected by Russia's cessation of gas deliveries to the country.

Million Support to Gasless in Moldova

Stockpiling Prosecco Ahead of Trump's Tariff Threat

American importers are stocking up on Italian prosecco with concerns that the wine may be subject to increased tariffs. In November, Italian exports of sparkling wines increased by 41 percent, clearly exceeding demand, according to the wine producers' trade organization in Italy.

Stockpiling Prosecco Ahead of Trump's Tariff Threat

Disconnecting from Russia: "The Blackmail is Over"

On Saturday, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will disconnect Russia from their power grids, which is seen as a geopolitically important signal. .

Disconnecting from Russia: "The Blackmail is Over"

Gang Violence in Sweden Debated in EU

Shootings and bombings in Sweden will be the subject of a special debate in the EU Parliament on Monday. Under the title "The escalation of gang violence in Sweden and strengthening the fight against organized crime", members will discuss the situation during their session in Strasbourg.

Gang Violence in Sweden Debated in EU

EU: We stand firm on the two-state solution

The EU still stands firmly behind the two-state solution, says the EU in a first comment on US President Donald Trump's offer on Gaza. .

EU: We stand firm on the two-state solution

Sharp warning about EU camps for deportees

Proposals are expected as early as March to place deported migrants in camps outside the EU. But it must not be lawless, warns a fresh report.

Sharp warning about EU camps for deportees