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Central Asian Nations Resolve Fergana Valley Dispute

Three countries in Central Asia have signed an agreement to divide a disputed valley, the Fergana Valley. .
Central Asian Nations Resolve Fergana Valley Dispute

EU Stands Firm Against Trump's Tariff Threats, Says Swedish Minister

The American "Liberation Day" is approaching, according to Donald Trump. But the EU will not back down in the face of the president's tariff threats, claims Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
EU Stands Firm Against Trump's Tariff Threats, Says Swedish Minister

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

The Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are working on different levels to bring home the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, who has been arrested in Turkey, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M). Getting Joakim to come home is the highest priority for the Government.
Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

Le Pen's Presidential Hopes in Jeopardy as Fraud Verdict Looms

Marine Le Pen's dream of becoming president risks being crushed. Fraud with EU funds can disqualify the French far-right's figurehead from future elections.
Le Pen's Presidential Hopes in Jeopardy as Fraud Verdict Looms

Netanyahu Heads to EU Despite ICC Arrest Warrant

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to the EU shortly despite being subject to an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). .
Netanyahu Heads to EU Despite ICC Arrest Warrant

Sweden Seeks to Shield Key Goods from EU-US Tariff Clash

Juice and jeans are okay. But many other goods need to be exempted in the EU's response to the USA in the escalated trade war.
Sweden Seeks to Shield Key Goods from EU-US Tariff Clash

Frederiksen Calls Vance's Criticism of Denmark Unfair During Greenland Visit

During a lightning visit to Greenland, USA's Vice President JD Vance criticized Denmark's handling of the island – words that Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen did not appreciate. "We have stood side by side with the Americans in difficult situations.
Frederiksen Calls Vance's Criticism of Denmark Unfair During Greenland Visit

EU License Changes May Impact Swedish A-Tractor Rules for Teens

An agreement in the EU parliament has led to confusion: Will Swedish 15-year-olds be allowed to drive A-tractors at 45 kilometers per hour in the future? No, is the answer. Here, TT clarifies the concepts.
EU License Changes May Impact Swedish A-Tractor Rules for Teens

Putin and Erdogan Talk Black Sea Deal and Sanctions Relief

Russia's and Turkey's presidents are said to have discussed a possible agreement regarding the Black Sea. .
Putin and Erdogan Talk Black Sea Deal and Sanctions Relief

Macron Announces International Support Force Plan for Ukraine

The goal is clear: to win the peace, says France's President Emmanuel Macron after yet another top meeting on Ukraine. An international support force is now being planned under French and British leadership.
Macron Announces International Support Force Plan for Ukraine

US Car Tariffs Threaten Swedish Auto Industry, Warns Dousa

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is introducing 25-percent tariffs on all vehicles and vehicle components manufactured outside the USA from April 3 and May 3, respectively. We want to avoid such a scenario, says Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).
US Car Tariffs Threaten Swedish Auto Industry, Warns Dousa

Nordic Nations Unite to Tackle Unsafe Products from Temu and Shein

Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are joining forces against dangerous products from global online stores such as Temu and Shein. .
Nordic Nations Unite to Tackle Unsafe Products from Temu and Shein

Trump Warns EU and Canada of Higher Tariffs Over Economic Moves

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, warns the EU against cooperating with Canada and threatens to introduce even higher tariffs against the countries if they try to harm the US economy. .
Trump Warns EU and Canada of Higher Tariffs Over Economic Moves

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
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