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This is how hybrid threats will be addressed - report next week

Finnish Henna Virkkunen is the first out when the completely new EU Commission is now to start delivering on its promises of new heavy political proposals. Virkkunen – vice chair and commissioner for technological independence, security and democracy – will already next Wednesday, December 11, present a report on how hybrid threats are to be met and security strengthened at the EU's external borders.
This is how hybrid threats will be addressed - report next week

EU wants to introduce "Temu tax" – H&M surges

From the EU, it may become relevant to introduce a tax on Chinese e-commerce giants such as Temu and Shein, writes Financial Times. It was one of the reasons why the Swedish clothing giant H&M's stock rose 3.
EU wants to introduce "Temu tax" – H&M surges

Lövin Reports to the EU on the Baltic Sea

Former Climate Minister Isabella Lövin (Green party) will be the main responsible for a report from the EU Parliament on how the Baltic Sea can recover. "I am very pleased to lead the EU Parliament's work to develop a new approach that can save the Baltic Sea, the cod and ensure a sustainable future for our vulnerable sea.
Lövin Reports to the EU on the Baltic Sea

The EU's Justice Chief - Investigated for Money Laundering

Last week, he was equivalent to the Minister of Justice for the entire EU. Now, Didier Reynders is being investigated for money laundering at home in Belgium.
The EU's Justice Chief - Investigated for Money Laundering

EU agrees on rainforest rules

The EU countries and the EU Parliament are now finally in agreement on the new rules to combat deforestation of rainforests. An agreement on Tuesday evening means that the introduction will be postponed for a year – but without changing the legislation otherwise.
EU agrees on rainforest rules

Norway: A New Security Structure is Needed in Europe

The EU and NATO need to rethink to prevent wars like the one in Ukraine in the long term, believes Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide (Labour Party). .
Norway: A New Security Structure is Needed in Europe

These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Aleppo

Originated from al-Qaida, tough and with many thousands of soldiers. Here is the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that has taken over Syria's second largest city Aleppo.
These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Aleppo

Drought and Disasters - This is What the Desert Meeting is About

Increasing deserts that spread out, agricultural land that gets destroyed, and drought that paralyses communities. The major UN meeting in Riyadh has important issues on its agenda – but does not get as much attention as other UN meetings.
Drought and Disasters - This is What the Desert Meeting is About

Corona funds soon to arrive in Sweden

Soon five years after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Sweden's part of the EU's large recovery support is soon on its way. The EU countries' finance ministers are expected to say yes to the revised plan that Sweden has submitted to receive approximately 3.
Corona funds soon to arrive in Sweden

Denmark Opens Up to EU Loans

Denmark and Sweden have long been pulling in the same direction in their resistance to common EU loans. But now Denmark is changing its stance, at least if the goal is to improve EU countries' defense and competitiveness.
Denmark Opens Up to EU Loans

EU-friendly PSD heading for election victory in Romania

The Social Democratic PSD appears to be winning the parliamentary election in Romania, as almost all votes are counted. At the same time, the far-right is making strong gains.
EU-friendly PSD heading for election victory in Romania

Demonstrators fill the streets of Georgia again

For the fourth day in a row, thousands of people are demonstrating in Georgia against the new government's decision to freeze all talks about EU membership. The Russian leadership calls the development in the country a coup attempt, and the Prime Minister rules out the possibility of a new election being held.
Demonstrators fill the streets of Georgia again

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

An Estonian foreign minister and a Portuguese top meeting general will be two of the EU's foremost faces outward until 2029. Kaja Kallas and António Costa kick off the new mandate period with a trip to Ukraine, and are two of the EU's new poster names to keep an eye on.
Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

Guarantees required before talks on ceasefire

The EU's new top diplomat Kaja Kallas does not rule out EU forces on Ukrainian soil to protect a potential future ceasefire. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says the country must receive security guarantees before talks can be initiated with Russia.
Guarantees required before talks on ceasefire

God, Putin, and Tiktok in Romanian Election Upset

Upsets and cheating allegations characterized Romania's presidential election. Now, an uncertain vote is also being held for parliament – with significant roles for God, Putin, and Tiktok.
God, Putin, and Tiktok in Romanian Election Upset

Georgia's President Refuses to Resign in Protest

The protests against the government in Georgia continue. Thousands of people had gathered outside the country's parliament on Saturday.
Georgia's President Refuses to Resign in Protest

Kosovo tightens security after explosion

Kosovo tightens security around vital infrastructure after an explosion damaged a canal in the northern part of the country. The canal supplies two large coal-fired power plants with cooling water and parts of Kosovo with drinking water.
Kosovo tightens security after explosion

Ukraine: Georgia wants to be on Russia's side

Georgia's government is doing what it can to please Russia, according to an accusation from Ukraine. The Foreign Ministry in Kyiv expresses disappointment over Georgia's government saying it will "freeze" negotiations on EU membership for four years ahead.
Ukraine: Georgia wants to be on Russia's side

Top grades for Johansson in the EU

Sweden's and Denmark's representatives are ranked at the top when the influential news site Politico Europe grades the outgoing EU Commission. The Minister for Home Affairs and Asylum Policy, Ylva Johansson, and the Danish Competition Commissioner, Margrethe Vestager, each receive an A-.
Top grades for Johansson in the EU

Johansson: The Asylum Pact Takes Away the Oxygen from the Far-Right

She has not got her controversial proposal against child abuse material on the internet through. But she is proud of the EU's asylum pact and the help to Ukraine.
Johansson: The Asylum Pact Takes Away the Oxygen from the Far-Right

Tear gas against demonstrators in Georgia

Large demonstrations broke out in Georgia after the announcement that the country is freezing all talks about EU membership for four years. Police in the capital Tbilisi have used tear gas against the demonstrators who want to see a rapprochement with the EU.
Tear gas against demonstrators in Georgia

Starmer invited to EU meeting

Five years after the United Kingdom left the EU, the country's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be welcomed to an EU summit again. .
Starmer invited to EU meeting

Large International Crackdown on Pirate TV

Legal authorities in Europe have struck against a pirate-TV network. 11 people in Croatia have been [arrested](https://www.
Large International Crackdown on Pirate TV

The Trump Invitation: Donald Should Rely on Donald

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk says he trusts Donald Trump. But if the USA withdraws its support to Ukraine, Europe needs to contribute more.
The Trump Invitation: Donald Should Rely on Donald
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