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Europe's Security Plans for Ukraine Hinge on US Support

France and the United Kingdom are fighting for "security guarantees" to Ukraine ahead of a potential settlement with Russia. But how it will go is still highly unclear.

Europe's Security Plans for Ukraine Hinge on US Support

Poland Moves to End Asylum Applications Citing Security Concerns

Poland's government is adopting on Wednesday a decree that abolishes the right to apply for asylum, announces the country's Prime Minister Donald Tusk. .

Poland Moves to End Asylum Applications Citing Security Concerns

EU Maintains Sanctions on Russia Until Full Military Withdrawal

The EU is not interested in easing any sanctions against Russia until the country stops waging war in Ukraine, says one of the EU Commission's spokespersons on foreign affairs. "Unconditional withdrawal of all Russian military forces from Ukraine's entire territory would be one of the main conditions for changing or easing the sanctions", says the spokesperson according to the news agency AFP.

EU Maintains Sanctions on Russia Until Full Military Withdrawal

EU Urges 3-Day Supply Prep for Crisis Readiness

Make sure to have supplies at home for at least 72 hours, in case a crisis occurs. The warning comes from the EU in a new strategy for better preparedness for both war and disasters.

EU Urges 3-Day Supply Prep for Crisis Readiness

Armenia Begins Journey Toward EU Membership

The Parliament of Armenia has voted to allow the country's government to initiate the path towards EU membership. With 64 votes against 7, the government was mandated on Wednesday to launch the "EU accession process".

Armenia Begins Journey Toward EU Membership

Turkey-EU Relations Strained as Opposition Leader's Arrest Sparks Tensions

The arrest of the leading opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu puts Turkey's relations with Europe at stake, warns the German top politician Manfred Weber, leader of the largest party group in the EU parliament. .

Turkey-EU Relations Strained as Opposition Leader's Arrest Sparks Tensions

Finland's Ex-President Critiques EU Military Investment Plan

The EU's plan for large-scale military buildup is not concrete enough, according to Finland's former president Sauli Niinistö. .

Finland's Ex-President Critiques EU Military Investment Plan

Fishing Dispute Threatens UK-EU Defense Cooperation

The United Kingdom may need to make concessions on fishing to become part of the EU's large military buildup. .

Fishing Dispute Threatens UK-EU Defense Cooperation

Meta Proposes Monthly Fee for Ad-Free Facebook and Instagram in Europe

European mobile users who do not allow Facebook or Instagram to use their account for targeted advertising may be forced to pay a monthly fee of 14 dollars (approximately 141 kronor), reports The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper refers to a proposal presented by Mark Zuckerberg's Meta to EU authorities.

Meta Proposes Monthly Fee for Ad-Free Facebook and Instagram in Europe

EU Membership Support Reaches Record High in Latest Poll

More EU citizens than ever before see membership as positive, shows a new opinion poll for the EU Parliament. .

EU Membership Support Reaches Record High in Latest Poll

EU Faces Limited Options as Tensions Rise in Turkey

The stakes are high, but the roles are locked. The tensions in Turkey have become a power struggle where no one can afford to back down, fears the political scientist Paul Levin.

EU Faces Limited Options as Tensions Rise in Turkey

EU Agreement Keeps A-Tractor Driving Age at 15 in Sweden

The age limit of 15 years to drive an A-tractor remains. This was agreed upon by the EU Parliament and EU member states in negotiations during the night to Tuesday.

EU Agreement Keeps A-Tractor Driving Age at 15 in Sweden

EU Foreign Minister Warns Israel Strikes Risk Escalation

The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas warns that Israel's strikes against Syria and Lebanon can exacerbate the situation in the area. > Israel has the right to self-defense against terrorist attacks, regardless of whether it is from Hamas, the Houthi movement or Hezbollah.

EU Foreign Minister Warns Israel Strikes Risk Escalation

EU's Kaja Kallas Visits Israel and West Bank for Key Talks

The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas is visiting Israel and parts of the occupied West Bank on Monday, according to her office. According to a statement, Kallas sees the visit as an opportunity to discuss the importance of unrestricted access to humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza and to urge the parties to immediately resume the ceasefire agreement and release of hostages.

EU's Kaja Kallas Visits Israel and West Bank for Key Talks

Persson Warns of US Turning Away from Europe and Its Implications

It is very strange that a "loser" like President Putin gets to set the agenda, believes former Prime Minister Göran Persson (S). There is an American debate that I don't quite understand – that it's Nato's fault that it has turned out this way, says Persson about Russia's war in Ukraine.

Persson Warns of US Turning Away from Europe and Its Implications

Sudanese Refugees Seek Shelter in Chad as Aid Dwindles

Europe has closed the door. The USA is turning its back.

Sudanese Refugees Seek Shelter in Chad as Aid Dwindles

Kristersson Criticizes Hungary's Stance on Ukraine at EU Summit

Hungary still stands aside when the rest of the EU stands firmly behind Ukraine. We are right and Hungary is wrong, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) in Brussels.

Kristersson Criticizes Hungary's Stance on Ukraine at EU Summit

Kristersson Criticizes Hungary's Ban on Pride Events at EU Summit

Hungary's decision to ban pride events receives sharp criticism from Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M), right in the middle of the ongoing EU summit in Brussels. "Hungary is not doing many things right now, but is instead moving rapidly further and further away from the liberal Europe", Kristersson writes in a statement, where he also brings up Hungary's skepticism towards supporting Ukraine.

Kristersson Criticizes Hungary's Ban on Pride Events at EU Summit

EU Delays Bourbon Tariffs, Seeks Talks with Trump Administration

The EU Commission is postponing the introduction of 50-percent tariffs on bourbon from the USA until mid-April, according to a spokesperson for the Commission. At the same time, the Trump administration is being invited to new talks to avoid a tariff war between the EU and the USA.

EU Delays Bourbon Tariffs, Seeks Talks with Trump Administration

Mercedes CEO Calls for Zero Tariffs to Boost US-EU Trade

The German automotive giant Mercedes-Benz's Swedish CEO Ola Källenius is now entering the trade war between the USA and the EU. In an interview with the German Handelsblatt, he suggests a radical change: > Let's adjust the tariffs down to zero from both sides.

Mercedes CEO Calls for Zero Tariffs to Boost US-EU Trade

Sweden Ready to Join Ukraine Peacekeeping Talks, Says PM Kristersson

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) expects to travel to Paris for another top-level meeting about a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine. According to him, Sweden has the capacity to participate in such an operation.

Sweden Ready to Join Ukraine Peacekeeping Talks, Says PM Kristersson

EU's Defense Funding: Navigating Complex Paths to Billions by 2030

Billions or even trillions are promised when the EU is to be upgraded for a completely new military readiness by 2030. But despite agreement on the goal, the member states have completely different opinions on the right way to get there.

EU's Defense Funding: Navigating Complex Paths to Billions by 2030

Sweden and Allies Urge EU to Fast-Track Ukraine Membership Talks

The EU must open all membership negotiations with Ukraine already this year, urge the Nordic and Baltic member countries in a joint letter. "It's time for ambitious and effective decisions on this", it says, among other things, in the letter to the EU's Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos and the Polish EU Minister Adam Szlapka.

Sweden and Allies Urge EU to Fast-Track Ukraine Membership Talks

The EU base in Denmark: "Standing up" for Greenland

Europe will always stand up for independence and territorial integrity, promises EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a keynote speech in Denmark. .

The EU base in Denmark: "Standing up" for Greenland