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EU Eases Vehicle Emissions Rules Despite Swedish Opposition

EU Eases Vehicle Emissions Rules Despite Swedish Opposition

Wed 7 May 2025 17:47 CEST

Poland Criticizes Putin's WWII Victory Claims as Scandalous

Poland Criticizes Putin's WWII Victory Claims as Scandalous

Wed 7 May 2025 17:35 CEST

Russia's way of taking credit for the victory in World War II is "scandalous", Poland believes. Go to Ukraine instead, the EU urges

Drone Threat Prompts Flight Cancellations Ahead of Putin's Parade

Drone Threat Prompts Flight Cancellations Ahead of Putin's Parade

Wed 7 May 2025 15:53 CEST

Several world leaders have arrived in Russia to participate in a military parade, but hundreds of flights have been cancelled due to drone threats. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says that the aggressor Russia's sky is also a battleground

EU Sues Sweden Over Tax and Maritime Control Issues

EU Sues Sweden Over Tax and Maritime Control Issues

Wed 7 May 2025 12:33 CEST

EU Chief: Ukraine Joining EU Ensures Lasting Peace

EU Chief: Ukraine Joining EU Ensures Lasting Peace

Wed 7 May 2025 11:14 CEST

Merz Begins EU Tour with Key Meetings in France and Poland

Merz Begins EU Tour with Key Meetings in France and Poland

Wed 7 May 2025 07:04 CEST

The start was about to end in fiasco for the new Federal Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz. Now there is a chance for revenge in immediate top-level meetings with France and Poland

Iceland's President Highlights Strategic Importance in Global Affairs

Iceland's President Highlights Strategic Importance in Global Affairs

Tue 6 May 2025 19:06 CEST

The security cooperation between strategically important Iceland and Sweden was one of the main topics during President Halla Tómasdóttir's state visit. She emphasized the importance of good contacts with the USA, whose military presence is significant in Iceland, regardless of who leads the country

UK and India Sign Major Post-Brexit Trade Agreement

UK and India Sign Major Post-Brexit Trade Agreement

Tue 6 May 2025 17:23 CEST

The United Kingdom and India have entered into a trade agreement, announces the British government. It is the Britons' largest agreement since leaving the EU

EU Aims to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

EU Aims to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

Tue 6 May 2025 15:35 CEST

At the latest by the end of 2027, all gas imports from Russia should be shut down, urges.

EU Parliament to Honor Supporters of European Values with New Award

EU Parliament to Honor Supporters of European Values with New Award

Tue 6 May 2025 11:01 CEST

EU Urges USA to Show Interest in Trade Talks

EU Urges USA to Show Interest in Trade Talks

Tue 6 May 2025 09:41 CEST

The USA must show its interest in making progress in trade discussions with the EU, urges the EU's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic.

EU Lures Researchers with Billions Amid Trump's University Policies

EU Lures Researchers with Billions Amid Trump's University Policies

Mon 5 May 2025 11:55 CEST

Choose Europe! researchers all over the world are urged after President Donald Trump's harsh tone towards universities in the USA. New EU billions are also being promised to research that is to be open and free, according to the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027

EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027

Mon 5 May 2025 10:55 CEST

Trump Supporter George Simion Advances in Romanian Presidential Race

Trump Supporter George Simion Advances in Romanian Presidential Race

Mon 5 May 2025 09:36 CEST

The Trump supporter George Simion takes on liberal Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan to become president of Romania. The result forces the country's prime minister to resign

George Simion Leads Romania's Presidential Election with 40% Votes

George Simion Leads Romania's Presidential Election with 40% Votes

Sun 4 May 2025 20:07 CEST

George Simion from the far-right party AUR is heading for a clear victory in the first round of Romania's presidential election. When almost all votes have been counted, he has received around 40 percent

Zelensky Calls Latest Meeting with Trump the Most Substantial

Zelensky Calls Latest Meeting with Trump the Most Substantial

Sat 3 May 2025 11:07 CEST

The latest meeting between Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyj and the US's Donald Trump was the most substantial, according to Zelenskyj. The Ukrainian believes that Trump has changed his view on things – and they are said to have discussed sanctions

TikTok's European Data Storage in China Raises Privacy Concerns

TikTok's European Data Storage in China Raises Privacy Concerns

Fri 2 May 2025 18:47 CEST

Should one care that Tiktok stores European data in China? Yes, maybe. The unfriendly interpretation is that they can use the material for things that are not allowed, says David Lindahl, researcher at the Total Defence Research Institute (FOI)

EU Plans 17th Sanctions Package Against Russia in Coordination with US

EU Plans 17th Sanctions Package Against Russia in Coordination with US

Thu 1 May 2025 21:40 CEST

The EU is preparing a 17th sanctions package against Russia – and hopes to coordinate it with the USA, according to Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to AFP.

Kristersson Warns of Shaky Global Order at EPP Congress

Kristersson Warns of Shaky Global Order at EPP Congress

Wed 30 Apr 2025 11:20 CEST

In Valencia, Europe's currently heaviest party group is meeting – the conservative and Christian democratic EPP. Amidst shaky peace negotiations for Ukraine and customs chaos

Sweden and EU Warn Turkey of Consequences if Journalist Medin Not Freed

Sweden and EU Warn Turkey of Consequences if Journalist Medin Not Freed

Wed 30 Apr 2025 10:41 CEST

There is a large Swedish presence in Ankara ahead of the trial against the imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin. It is important that Turkey understands that it will have serious consequences for the relationship with Sweden and the EU if they do not release Joakim Medin, says the Left Party's EU parliamentarian Jonas Sjöstedt

Romania's Presidential Election: Far-Right Leader George Simion Leads Polls

Romania's Presidential Election: Far-Right Leader George Simion Leads Polls

Wed 30 Apr 2025 06:34 CEST

Tiktok and Donald Trump are in focus as Romania holds presidential elections – six months after the fiasco last autumn. The Far-Right is leading in the opinion polls

EU Urges 72-Hour Crisis Preparedness After Iberian Power Outage

EU Urges 72-Hour Crisis Preparedness After Iberian Power Outage

Tue 29 Apr 2025 11:07 CEST

Make sure to have water, cash and other essentials for at least three days, the EU Commission urged already in March. Now, the prepping is getting new focus after the power outage in Spain and Portugal

EU Court Rules Against Selling Citizenship for Investments

EU Court Rules Against Selling Citizenship for Investments

Tue 29 Apr 2025 10:12 CEST

Swedish Politicians to Attend Journalist Joakim Medin's Trial in Turkey

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Swedish Politicians to Attend Journalist Joakim Medin's Trial in Turkey

Mon 28 Apr 2025 15:37 CEST

Jonas Sjöstedt (L) and Ulrika Westerlund (GP) are traveling to Ankara to attend the trial of Swedish journalist Joakim Medina. It's about putting some pressure on Turkey, says the Left Party's EU parliamentarian Jonas Sjöstedt