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Ukraine Seeks EU Support After US Halts Arms Deliveries

Ukraine Seeks EU Support After US Halts Arms Deliveries

Wed 2 Jul 2025 02:15 CEST

USA is stopping certain promised arms deliveries to Ukraine, in light of concerns that the country's own arsenal has decreased too much, according to the White House. Ukraine responds by summoning a high-ranking American diplomat in Kyiv

EU Responds to Hungary's Claims on Budapest Pride Parade

EU Responds to Hungary's Claims on Budapest Pride Parade

Tue 1 Jul 2025 16:05 CEST

The EU Commission hits back at accusations from Hungary that the weekend's large pride parade in Budapest was controlled from the outside.

Wind Hampers Firefighting as Wildfires Spread Across Europe

Wind Hampers Firefighting as Wildfires Spread Across Europe

Tue 1 Jul 2025 06:11 CEST

Forest and land fires are spreading while the scorching heat plagues Europe. Strong winds are moving forward and the fire is spreading quickly

EU Considers 10% Tariffs on Exports to US in Trade Talks

EU Considers 10% Tariffs on Exports to US in Trade Talks

Mon 30 Jun 2025 21:30 CEST

A general customs duty of 10 percent on almost all export from the EU to the USA. Such a compromise is the EU Commission prepared to agree to, according to sources to the news agency Bloomberg

Trump Ends US Sanctions on Syria to Boost Economic Integration

Trump Ends US Sanctions on Syria to Boost Economic Integration

Mon 30 Jun 2025 21:11 CEST

President Donald Trump has formally dismantled the US sanctions against Syria, in hope of integrating the war-torn country into the global economy.

EU Trade Commissioner Heads to Washington for Urgent Tariff Talks

EU Trade Commissioner Heads to Washington for Urgent Tariff Talks

Mon 30 Jun 2025 20:48 CEST

Ukraine and EU Reach Agreement on Updated Trade Deal

Ukraine and EU Reach Agreement on Updated Trade Deal

Mon 30 Jun 2025 15:51 CEST

EU and Ukraine are in principle in agreement on an update of their joint trade agreement.

Denmark Takes EU Council Chair Amid Trade War and Climate Challenges

Denmark Takes EU Council Chair Amid Trade War and Climate Challenges

Mon 30 Jun 2025 06:59 CEST

Trade war, climate dispute and obstinate Hungarians await as Denmark now takes over as chairman of the EU's Council of Ministers. Good luck, says the predecessor Poland

Trump Confirms No Extension for 90-Day Tariff Pause

Trump Confirms No Extension for 90-Day Tariff Pause

Sun 29 Jun 2025 20:26 CEST

USA's president Donald Trump says he does not have any plans to extend the 90-day long tariff pause that has been introduced on certain export goods to the USA.

Israeli Ambassador Responds to Criticism Over Gaza Conflict

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Israeli Ambassador Responds to Criticism Over Gaza Conflict

Sun 29 Jun 2025 07:22 CEST

In late May, the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs summoned the Israeli ambassador due to the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Has Israel taken the criticism to heart? We hear the criticism from Sweden, and we hear the criticism from the EU, but when Israel is fighting for its survival against radical forces that want to annihilate us, we expect our friends to understand our situation, says Ambassador Ziv Nevo Kulman to TT

Record Crowd Defies Hungary's Pride Ban in Budapest Parade

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Record Crowd Defies Hungary's Pride Ban in Budapest Parade

Sat 28 Jun 2025 08:33 CEST

A record number – up to 200,000, according to the organizer – defied the Hungarian government's ban and marched in Saturday's pride parade in Budapest. We have every right to be here, says Orsi, one of the pride participants

US Proposes New Tariff Bid as EU Seeks Extended Negotiation Pause

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US Proposes New Tariff Bid as EU Seeks Extended Negotiation Pause

Fri 27 Jun 2025 08:01 CEST

USA has come up with a new bid on tariffs to the EU Commission. The EU leaders have not yet agreed on any response – some want to see a quick settlement while others want to see all tariffs removed

EU Grants Protected Status to Swedish Coffee Cheese

EU Grants Protected Status to Swedish Coffee Cheese

Fri 27 Jun 2025 04:11 CEST

EU Evaluates New US Tariff Negotiation Proposal

EU Evaluates New US Tariff Negotiation Proposal

Fri 27 Jun 2025 00:42 CEST

The EU has received a new negotiating bid from the USA on tariffs. We are evaluating it right now, says the European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen

EU Leaders Extend Russian Sanctions for Six Months

EU Leaders Extend Russian Sanctions for Six Months

Thu 26 Jun 2025 23:38 CEST

EU leaders have given the green light to extend the sanctions they have already imposed on Russia for a further six months.

26 New Invasive Species Added to EU Warning List

26 New Invasive Species Added to EU Warning List

Thu 26 Jun 2025 21:30 CEST

26 new species are included on the EU's list of invasive species. Several of them are already found in Swedish homes and gardens

Far-Right Pushes for No Confidence Vote Against von der Leyen

Far-Right Pushes for No Confidence Vote Against von der Leyen

Thu 26 Jun 2025 16:04 CEST

Romanian far-right member Gheorghe Piperea hopes to get the European Parliament to dismiss the European Commission and its President Ursula von der Leyen.

Spain Calls for Immediate Pause in EU-Israel Trade Agreement

Spain Calls for Immediate Pause in EU-Israel Trade Agreement

Thu 26 Jun 2025 12:01 CEST

We must take a stand against Israel, urge several EU leaders at the countries' summit in Brussels. Spain wants an "immediate" pause for the trade agreement

EU Plans Tariffs on US Goods if Trump Maintains 10% Tariff

EU Plans Tariffs on US Goods if Trump Maintains 10% Tariff

Wed 25 Jun 2025 10:15 CEST

EU is planning for tariffs on goods imported from the USA, including Boeing aircraft, if President Donald Trump does not back down from his 10-percent tariff on everything from the EU.

EU Grants 19.2 Million Kronor to Scandinavian Dance Project

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EU Grants 19.2 Million Kronor to Scandinavian Dance Project

Tue 24 Jun 2025 15:27 CEST

Europe Awaits Trump's Arrival Amid NATO Summit and Ceasefire News

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Europe Awaits Trump's Arrival Amid NATO Summit and Ceasefire News

Tue 24 Jun 2025 09:02 CEST

Europe's NATO countries are holding both thumbs and breath as the US President Donald Trump flies in for a top meeting in The Hague – hours after the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. A short meeting is to minimize the risk of controversy

EU Reviews Israel Trade Agreement Amid Gaza Human Rights Concerns

EU Reviews Israel Trade Agreement Amid Gaza Human Rights Concerns

Mon 23 Jun 2025 10:11 CEST

Israel has breached the EU's trade agreement through its actions in Gaza, says the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas. But what the consequences will be remains unclear

EU Urges US and Iran to De-escalate and Resume Talks

EU Urges US and Iran to De-escalate and Resume Talks

Mon 23 Jun 2025 10:00 CEST

No one benefits from an extended war, the EU urges about the situation between the USA and Iran. –Take a step back and return to the negotiations, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas

Tichanovskaja: EU Peace Hinges on a Free Belarus

Tichanovskaja: EU Peace Hinges on a Free Belarus

Sun 22 Jun 2025 16:00 CEST

Belarus has a more than 100 miles long border with Ukraine, and the one with Russia is even longer. The location gives the country a unique position in the regional security puzzle