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New no to "chat control"

The EU member states are still divided over the EU Commission's controversial proposal to combat child abuse material online. .

New no to "chat control"

Bulgaria and Romania fully into Schengen

Bulgaria and Romania will become full members of the Schengen zone from January 1, 2025. The decision was made by the EU's Home Affairs and Justice Ministers at a meeting on Thursday.

Bulgaria and Romania fully into Schengen

Left-Wing Group Wants to Oust von der Leyen

The new EU Commission has only been in office for barely two weeks. It is still enough for the 46 members of the EU Parliament's left-wing group who already want to table a motion of no confidence.

Left-Wing Group Wants to Oust von der Leyen

New sanctions package against Russia – and China

The EU member states are in agreement on their 15th sanctions package due to Russia's renewed war against Ukraine. .

New sanctions package against Russia – and China

New Billions Against Putin's Hybrid Threat

Finland, Norway, Poland, and the Baltic countries will share nearly two billion Swedish kronor in extra EU support for border surveillance against Russia and Belarus. .

New Billions Against Putin's Hybrid Threat

Orbán: Ukraine rejected proposal for ceasefire

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has rejected a proposal for a ceasefire during Christmas. Ukraine denies having spoken with Orbán about a possible ceasefire.

Orbán: Ukraine rejected proposal for ceasefire

Reduced Cod Quota in the Kattegat

Fishing quotas for cod in the Kattegat are being reduced even further. This is one of the results since the EU member states finally agreed on next year's fishing in, among other places, the North Sea, the Atlantic, and the Mediterranean.

Reduced Cod Quota in the Kattegat

After the Regime: Hope and Anxiety for Syrians in the EU

Ten years after the major refugee crisis, EU countries are hoping for a stream in the opposite direction. The regime's fall in Syria raises hopes that more will return – but also concern about what the new leadership really means.

After the Regime: Hope and Anxiety for Syrians in the EU

After the Elevator Accident – Now the Supplier Chain is Being Investigated

The European Parliament is to investigate how the number of subcontractor levels in sectors such as construction can be limited. The report from the Parliament's Employment Committee is to be prepared following a Swedish initiative due to the elevator accident in Sundbyberg exactly one year ago, when five construction workers died.

After the Elevator Accident – Now the Supplier Chain is Being Investigated

Linköping receives EU funding for AI factory

Linköping University is included when the EU Commission has selected seven pilot projects to create "AI factories" in the EU. "With European supercomputers, we will help new AI companies create and scale up.

Linköping receives EU funding for AI factory

Hungary: No Sanctions Against Georgia

The EU's foreign ministers are to "consider measures" against Georgia following the violence against demonstrators. But Hungary is already saying no beforehand.

Hungary: No Sanctions Against Georgia

Green light for Sweden's coronavirus support

The EU member states approve Sweden's plans for the money from the EU's large coronavirus fund, RRF. The decision was made at the EU countries' finance minister meeting in Brussels on Tuesday.

Green light for Sweden's coronavirus support

This is what we Googled in 2024

Taylor Swift, Liam Payne's death, Gunilla Persson's age – and mycoplasma. These were some of the most trending search topics on Google in Sweden during 2024.

This is what we Googled in 2024

Despite Brexit: Brits back in Brussels

The United Kingdom left the EU in January 2020 and was never part of the euro cooperation beforehand. But that does not prevent Finance Minister Rachel Reeves from participating in the euro countries' finance ministers' meeting in Brussels on Monday.

Despite Brexit: Brits back in Brussels

Saudi Arabia's World Championship tactic: Favoring small and poor

Saudi Arabia's road to the World Championship 2034 goes via, for example, the US Virgin Islands – a blacklisted tax haven with one of the world's worst national teams. The Saudis have 44 cooperation agreements with mainly poor football associations that have voting rights within Fifa.

Saudi Arabia's World Championship tactic: Favoring small and poor

Five years after the fire: Notre Dame reopens now

It has taken over five years, but now the fire-ravaged Paris Cathedral Notre Dame is ready to reopen its doors. At Saturday's grand ceremony, celebrity guests will attend – including the incoming President of the USA.

Five years after the fire: Notre Dame reopens now

Agreement with South America finalized – worrying Europe's farmers

The EU and Mercosur countries in South America are politically agreed on their major free trade agreement. But will enough reluctant European countries sign on?.

Agreement with South America finalized – worrying Europe's farmers

Romania: EU demands on Tiktok ahead of new election round

The EU is stepping up surveillance of Tiktok ahead of the second round of Romania's presidential election, announces the EU Commission. .

Romania: EU demands on Tiktok ahead of new election round

Mercosur agreement near – EU base on site

The EU's large and drawn-out trade agreement with Latin America is getting closer - despite France still saying no. Signing is expected at the summit in Montevideo.

Mercosur agreement near – EU base on site

New EU Boss: Google Breakup "Still on the Table"

The online giant Google still risks EU demands for a breakup, warns new competition commissioner Teresa Ribera in an interview with [Bloomberg Television](https://www. bloomberg.

New EU Boss: Google Breakup "Still on the Table"

Lavrov in the EU – first visit since the start of the war

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is in Malta for a meeting with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). It is the Foreign Minister's first visit to the EU since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Lavrov in the EU – first visit since the start of the war

15-year limit may remain for A-tractors

The European Parliament's two largest party groups are backing a Swedish proposal to retain the 15-year limit for A-tractors. Now it's about getting the member states on board.

15-year limit may remain for A-tractors

Expert: Then Russia can intervene in Georgia

Georgia is shaken by extensive demonstrations after the government's announcement to freeze all talks about an EU membership. The coming days are expected to be crucial for the Caucasus country's future.

Expert: Then Russia can intervene in Georgia

Expert: Uncertain Situation Awaits France

The French government falls and the country is now thrown into a politically turbulent time where the outcome is uncertain. I have difficulty seeing how this situation will be resolved, says expert Göran von Sydow.

Expert: Uncertain Situation Awaits France