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Sacrifice the Environment for Competitiveness – a New EU Requirement

The environment and sustainable solutions may become the losers when Europe tries to become more competitive. Tough demands for simplifications can lead to delayed and watered-down legislation.
Sacrifice the Environment for Competitiveness – a New EU Requirement

Ozempic can be given to more patients in the USA

The Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk's diabetes medicine Ozempic has been approved for treating patients with chronic kidney disease, writes CNBC. .
Ozempic can be given to more patients in the USA

Chaos in Congo - Embassies Attacked in Kinshasa

Ambassadors in Congo's capital Kinshasa are attacked by large crowds of dissatisfied demonstrators, in protest against Rwanda-backed guerrilla capturing the million-city Goma. The UN warns of food shortages in the Goma area, where dead bodies are reported to be lying on the streets and the M23 rebels are said to have taken control of the airport.
Chaos in Congo - Embassies Attacked in Kinshasa

After Disputes: Migrants Go Ashore Outside the EU

49 migrants have landed in Albania, in a new attempt by Italy to outsource the handling of asylum seekers outside the EU. .
After Disputes: Migrants Go Ashore Outside the EU

Ukraine hopes for EU talks in March

Already in March, the EU leadership and Ukraine hope to initiate the first concrete negotiations on EU membership. But it still depends on Hungary.
Ukraine hopes for EU talks in March

EU Resumes Gaza Operation

EU countries are ready to resume their border surveillance operation in Rafah at the border between Gaza and Egypt. > The reopening of the border crossing makes it possible to transport injured individuals for care, notes EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas at a press conference in Brussels after Monday's decision.
EU Resumes Gaza Operation

EU buys gas for Transnistria

The EU is offering 30 million euros – 344 million Swedish kronor – in an emergency aid package to Moldova. The money is intended to finance the purchase and transportation of gas to the pro-Russian breakaway region of Transnistria.
EU buys gas for Transnistria

BMW and Tesla sue EU

Car manufacturers BMW and Tesla are suing the EU Commission in dissatisfaction over the tariffs of up to 45 percent that the EU has imposed on electric car manufacturers in China. German BMW points out that the tariffs do not strengthen the competitiveness of European electric car manufacturers, but rather the opposite.
BMW and Tesla sue EU

EU extends sanctions against Russia

Hungary drops its veto threat and agrees to extend the EU's sanctions against Russia. Absolutely necessary, says Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.
EU extends sanctions against Russia

Lukashenko congratulated by "big brother" Putin

Russia's president Vladimir Putin congratulates his ally Aleksandr Lukasjenko – often called "Europe's last dictator" – on the alleged victory in the "election" in Belarus. During a press conference, Lukasjenko expressed renewed support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
Lukashenko congratulated by "big brother" Putin

Putin's ships continue to receive service – in Denmark

Despite all the sanctions, Putin's Russia can still rake in billions to the war chest by selling gas in the EU. Crucial for the export is 15 highly classified special vessels with engines from ABB – which despite the war have received continued service in Denmark and France, reports The Financial Times.
Putin's ships continue to receive service – in Denmark

Expected landslide victory for Lukashenko

The authoritarian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is heading for an expected landslide victory in Belarus and will get to stay on for a seventh term. .
Expected landslide victory for Lukashenko

Alleged landslide victory for Lukashenko in rigged election

"Europe's last dictator" has once again extended his grip on power in Belarus. Aleksandr Lukasjenko is claimed to have won with over 87 percent in Sunday's "election".
Alleged landslide victory for Lukashenko in rigged election

Europe's Last Dictator Consolidates His Power

It has been predetermined, by both the opposition and the EU. Now Belarus is going to the polls, an event expected to give the authoritarian and Russia-allied Aleksandr Lukashenko another five years in power.
Europe's Last Dictator Consolidates His Power

The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council

The UN Security Council meets as early as Sunday about the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The meeting is being brought forward a day due to the acute situation in the country.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council

General: Logical to have EU soldiers on Greenland

A permanent EU force on Greenland to protect European interests? As I see it, it would be completely logical, says EU's military chief Robert Brieger. .
General: Logical to have EU soldiers on Greenland

Sandvik CEO: US tariffs would affect us

No turnaround in sight yet. Above all, not in Europe, says industrial giant Sandvik's CEO Stefan Widing after presenting the annual report for 2024.
Sandvik CEO: US tariffs would affect us

It drives interest in battery metals

The politicians want to extract more battery minerals from the Swedish bedrock. But it's something else that governs.
It drives interest in battery metals

Tusk to EU: Chin up!

Head up and stand tall, is the call when Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk tries to get the EU to think positively about the future. But he also demands more investments in defense.
Tusk to EU: Chin up!

ECB Chief: We Must Prepare for Tariffs

Europe must prepare for tariffs from the USA, says Christine Lagarde, head of the European Central Bank (ECB) to [CNBC](https://www. cnbc.
ECB Chief: We Must Prepare for Tariffs

Trump threatens EU with tariffs

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is warning the EU of more tariffs on goods from Europe. And he is signaling again for extra tariffs against China, but not in the same size as he previously mentioned.
Trump threatens EU with tariffs

US Governors Vow to Continue Climate Fight

The newly elected President of the USA, Donald Trump, will for the second time withdraw the USA from the Paris Agreement, via a decree signed on the first day in office. But an alliance of regional leaders representing more than half of the country promises to continue the fight against climate change.
US Governors Vow to Continue Climate Fight

The EU base on Trump: We defend our interests

The EU is ready to quickly discuss and negotiate with the new US President Donald Trump, but without giving up its own interests, assures EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. And she firmly stands behind the fight against climate change.
The EU base on Trump: We defend our interests

Svantesson on Trump: We must remain calm

Alarming silence about Ukraine – but otherwise, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) keeps her spirits up after Donald Trump's inauguration in the USA. High tariffs would be bad, but we are not there yet, says Svantesson.
Svantesson on Trump: We must remain calm
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