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Car Crisis Under Review in Europe
Already in January, the EU Commission promises to launch a "strategic dialogue" about the future of the car industry in Europe. The announcement comes after crisis headlines at many major car brands, which have also led to demands for relaxed environmental regulations.
Former Polish Minister Granted Asylum in Hungary
Poland's former Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski is accused of corruption in his home country. But now he is being given asylum in the EU neighboring country Hungary.
Montenegro takes the lead – full speed ahead towards the EU
Russia's war in Ukraine is making it go faster for countries outside the EU to approach membership. Montenegro hopes for admission as early as 2028.
The European Parliament gets two new committees
The European Parliament is getting two new permanent committees. One will work with security and defense, and the other with health.
Georgia's President Challenges EU: Apply Pressure Now
Georgia's President Salomé Zourabichvili urges the EU to put pressure on the Georgian government so that the disputed election is re-held. Europe must find a way to act, she says, and accuses the European countries of being too slow.
Sweden remains owner of company in Russia
Despite several years of extensive sanctions against companies trading with Russia, the Swedish state is still a co-owner of a Russian joint-stock company – together with the city of St. Petersburg, writes Altinget.
Kristersson: Don't take the US for granted
EU leaders meet for the year's final summit in Brussels. Support for Ukraine tops the agenda as usual.
This is expected to steer HTS - "won't copy"
Syria's new ruler has roots in IS and al-Qaida, and is terrorist-stamped. But their seven-year rule in the province of Idlib has not been so harsh.
Sweden: Hold on to the ban on petrol cars
Sweden is resisting when heavyweights in the automotive industry want to change the EU's decision not to allow new petrol cars on the market after 2035. .
EU: Must Not Allow IS to Return
The threat from the terrorist movement IS in Syria still exists, warns EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. > The fall of the Assad regime brings new hope to the Syrian people.
EU clearance for postponed rainforest law
New EU rules to counter the devastation of rainforests will come into force from the end of December 2025. With 546 votes against 97, the EU Parliament finally approved on Tuesday the postponement that the EU Commission had wanted to give companies and member states more time to adapt to the new rules.
Tiktok investigated after "serious indications"
The EU Commission has launched a formal investigation into Tiktok. The online giant is suspected of not having fulfilled its commitments prior to the first round of the presidential election in Romania.
EU returns to Syria: "Must be on the spot"
Syria's new leadership is working hard to win back the world. Several countries have resumed diplomatic relations with the country after the regime's fall.
Trump's Ukraine Plans Worry Poland
The USA's future president Donald Trump wants to hold talks with Russia's and Ukraine's leaders to "stop the bloodshed". Poland is questioning the proposal and wants to force Russia to the negotiating table.
Russia confirms oil spill off Crimea
Two older Russian tankers ended up in distress at sea in the Kerch Strait off the annexed Crimean Peninsula on Sunday. Russia is now confirming oil spills.
No German Meeting for Busch in Brussels
The electricity price anger towards Germany has not subsided yet with the Minister for Energy and Industry Ebba Busch (KD). Hypocrisy, she says about German resistance to EU funds for nuclear power.
No Visa-Free Travel for Georgia's Diplomats
Hybrid agents and more vessels in Russia's shadow fleet are being targeted as EU countries expand their sanctions – soon also against Georgia. First of all, visa-free travel for diplomats and top officials is being paused.
EU in Syria: We Maintain Contact
The Head of the EU's Syria delegation has met the country's new leadership. The goal is to maintain contact, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.
Slovakia's President: Ukraine Must Give Up Territory
Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini is calling for realism in the discussions about conditions for peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. Ukraine must count on losing areas, he believes.
NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj
A number of European leaders and NATO chief Mark Rutte are planning an extraordinary meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on Wednesday, according to the news site Politico. .
Thousands in Protest after Georgian Presidential Change
The protests continue after Saturday's disputed election of a new president in Georgia. In the capital Tbilisi, the city is forced to postpone lighting the Christmas tree outside the parliament.
USA wants to cooperate with Iraq on Syria
The EU is reported to open up for diplomatic relations with Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. At the same time, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken promises that the US will cooperate with Iraq to achieve stability in Syria.
"Passive and tame" – dispute over consent for minors
Sweden and six other countries are protesting when the EU Council of Ministers is to agree on its view on rules concerning the fight against sexual abuse of children. Too passive and tame, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).
Forssell on Syria: "Those who want to return should be able to"
Cautious optimism characterizes the EU countries' view on the refugee situation around Syria, five days after the regime's fall. At the same time, tougher rules are being called for in the EU's migration policy.
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