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Sweden Pledges 20 Million Kronor to Support Radio Free Europe

Sweden is supporting Radio Free Europe, threatened with closure, with 20 million kronor. We are showing the way and hope that more will follow, says Minister for Development Cooperation and Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to TT.

Sweden Pledges 20 Million Kronor to Support Radio Free Europe

Zelensky Criticizes Russian Victory Day Parade as Cynical

World leaders arrive in Moscow to participate in the Russian so-called Victory Day in World War II. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj slams the celebration: It will be a parade of cynicism, there is no other way to describe it, he says.

Zelensky Criticizes Russian Victory Day Parade as Cynical

Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

The Benelux countries are pushing for tougher EU measures against Israel due to the development in Gaza. What we are seeing is an absolute shame, fumes Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot.

Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

EU Eases Vehicle Emissions Rules Despite Swedish Opposition

The EU's member states have with a large majority said yes to relaxing their own emission regulations for cars and vans. The car manufacturers will now get more time to meet the previous requirements regarding the production of emission-free cars.

EU Eases Vehicle Emissions Rules Despite Swedish Opposition

Poland Criticizes Putin's WWII Victory Claims as Scandalous

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

Poland Criticizes Putin's WWII Victory Claims as Scandalous

Drone Threat Prompts Flight Cancellations Ahead of Putin's Parade

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.

Drone Threat Prompts Flight Cancellations Ahead of Putin's Parade

EU Sues Sweden Over Tax and Maritime Control Issues

The EU Commission is taking Sweden to court due to the preliminary income tax levied on companies from other EU countries that do not have an F-tax certificate. The Commission believes that the requirement breaches the right to offer services freely within the EU.

EU Sues Sweden Over Tax and Maritime Control Issues

EU Chief: Ukraine Joining EU Ensures Lasting Peace

It would be a mistake "of historic dimensions" to start importing energy from Russia again, believes the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. > Our energy prices must not be dictated by a hostile neighbor, she says in a speech in the EU Parliament since the Commission on Tuesday presented its strategy to completely phase out all Russian gas imports by 2027.

EU Chief: Ukraine Joining EU Ensures Lasting Peace

Merz Begins EU Tour with Key Meetings in France and Poland

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.

Merz Begins EU Tour with Key Meetings in France and Poland

Iceland's President Highlights Strategic Importance in Global Affairs

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.

Iceland's President Highlights Strategic Importance in Global Affairs

UK and India Sign Major Post-Brexit Trade Agreement

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.

UK and India Sign Major Post-Brexit Trade Agreement

EU Aims to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

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

EU Aims to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

EU Parliament to Honor Supporters of European Values with New Award

Do you support EU cooperation and European values? Then you can look forward to an award from the EU Parliament. "This order honors those who lead with courage, act with determination, and believe .

EU Parliament to Honor Supporters of European Values with New Award

EU Urges USA to Show Interest in Trade Talks

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

EU Urges USA to Show Interest in Trade Talks

EU Lures Researchers with Billions Amid Trump's University Policies

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 Lures Researchers with Billions Amid Trump's University Policies

EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027

The EU Commission can suggest a ban on importing gas from Russia, reports news agency Bloomberg, citing sources. The proposal can be presented in Strasbourg on Tuesday and would put a stop to all fossil gas from Russia as of the end of 2027 – regardless of whether it is transported via gas pipelines or in liquid form on tankers, according to sources.

EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027

Trump Supporter George Simion Advances in Romanian Presidential Race

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.

Trump Supporter George Simion Advances in Romanian Presidential Race

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

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.

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

Zelensky Calls Latest Meeting with Trump the Most Substantial

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.

Zelensky Calls Latest Meeting with Trump the Most Substantial

TikTok's European Data Storage in China Raises Privacy Concerns

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).

TikTok's European Data Storage in China Raises Privacy Concerns

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

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. .

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

Kristersson Warns of Shaky Global Order at EPP Congress

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.

Kristersson Warns of Shaky Global Order at EPP Congress

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

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.

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

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

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.

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