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Kristersson: Don't take the US for granted

EU leaders meet for the year's final summit in Brussels. Support for Ukraine tops the agenda as usual.

Kristersson: Don't take the US for granted

This is expected to steer HTS - "won't copy"

Syria's new ruler has roots in IS and al-Qaida, and is terrorist-stamped. But their seven-year rule in the province of Idlib has not been so harsh.

This is expected to steer HTS - "won't copy"

Sweden: Hold on to the ban on petrol cars

Sweden is resisting when heavyweights in the automotive industry want to change the EU's decision not to allow new petrol cars on the market after 2035. .

Sweden: Hold on to the ban on petrol cars

EU: Must Not Allow IS to Return

The threat from the terrorist movement IS in Syria still exists, warns EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. > The fall of the Assad regime brings new hope to the Syrian people.

EU: Must Not Allow IS to Return

EU clearance for postponed rainforest law

New EU rules to counter the devastation of rainforests will come into force from the end of December 2025. With 546 votes against 97, the EU Parliament finally approved on Tuesday the postponement that the EU Commission had wanted to give companies and member states more time to adapt to the new rules.

EU clearance for postponed rainforest law

Tiktok investigated after "serious indications"

The EU Commission has launched a formal investigation into Tiktok. The online giant is suspected of not having fulfilled its commitments prior to the first round of the presidential election in Romania.

Tiktok investigated after "serious indications"

EU returns to Syria: "Must be on the spot"

Syria's new leadership is working hard to win back the world. Several countries have resumed diplomatic relations with the country after the regime's fall.

EU returns to Syria: "Must be on the spot"

Trump's Ukraine Plans Worry Poland

The USA's future president Donald Trump wants to hold talks with Russia's and Ukraine's leaders to "stop the bloodshed". Poland is questioning the proposal and wants to force Russia to the negotiating table.

Trump's Ukraine Plans Worry Poland

Russia confirms oil spill off Crimea

Two older Russian tankers ended up in distress at sea in the Kerch Strait off the annexed Crimean Peninsula on Sunday. Russia is now confirming oil spills.

Russia confirms oil spill off Crimea

No German Meeting for Busch in Brussels

The electricity price anger towards Germany has not subsided yet with the Minister for Energy and Industry Ebba Busch (KD). Hypocrisy, she says about German resistance to EU funds for nuclear power.

No German Meeting for Busch in Brussels

No Visa-Free Travel for Georgia's Diplomats

Hybrid agents and more vessels in Russia's shadow fleet are being targeted as EU countries expand their sanctions – soon also against Georgia. First of all, visa-free travel for diplomats and top officials is being paused.

No Visa-Free Travel for Georgia's Diplomats

EU in Syria: We Maintain Contact

The Head of the EU's Syria delegation has met the country's new leadership. The goal is to maintain contact, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.

EU in Syria: We Maintain Contact

Slovakia's President: Ukraine Must Give Up Territory

Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini is calling for realism in the discussions about conditions for peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. Ukraine must count on losing areas, he believes.

Slovakia's President: Ukraine Must Give Up Territory

NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

A number of European leaders and NATO chief Mark Rutte are planning an extraordinary meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on Wednesday, according to the news site Politico. .

NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

Thousands in Protest after Georgian Presidential Change

The protests continue after Saturday's disputed election of a new president in Georgia. In the capital Tbilisi, the city is forced to postpone lighting the Christmas tree outside the parliament.

Thousands in Protest after Georgian Presidential Change

USA wants to cooperate with Iraq on Syria

The EU is reported to open up for diplomatic relations with Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. At the same time, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken promises that the US will cooperate with Iraq to achieve stability in Syria.

USA wants to cooperate with Iraq on Syria

"Passive and tame" – dispute over consent for minors

Sweden and six other countries are protesting when the EU Council of Ministers is to agree on its view on rules concerning the fight against sexual abuse of children. Too passive and tame, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).

"Passive and tame" – dispute over consent for minors

Forssell on Syria: "Those who want to return should be able to"

Cautious optimism characterizes the EU countries' view on the refugee situation around Syria, five days after the regime's fall. At the same time, tougher rules are being called for in the EU's migration policy.

Forssell on Syria: "Those who want to return should be able to"

New no to "chat control"

The EU member states are still divided over the EU Commission's controversial proposal to combat child abuse material online. .

New no to "chat control"

Bulgaria and Romania fully into Schengen

Bulgaria and Romania will become full members of the Schengen zone from January 1, 2025. The decision was made by the EU's Home Affairs and Justice Ministers at a meeting on Thursday.

Bulgaria and Romania fully into Schengen

Left-Wing Group Wants to Oust von der Leyen

The new EU Commission has only been in office for barely two weeks. It is still enough for the 46 members of the EU Parliament's left-wing group who already want to table a motion of no confidence.

Left-Wing Group Wants to Oust von der Leyen

New sanctions package against Russia – and China

The EU member states are in agreement on their 15th sanctions package due to Russia's renewed war against Ukraine. .

New sanctions package against Russia – and China

New Billions Against Putin's Hybrid Threat

Finland, Norway, Poland, and the Baltic countries will share nearly two billion Swedish kronor in extra EU support for border surveillance against Russia and Belarus. .

New Billions Against Putin's Hybrid Threat

Orbán: Ukraine rejected proposal for ceasefire

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has rejected a proposal for a ceasefire during Christmas. Ukraine denies having spoken with Orbán about a possible ceasefire.

Orbán: Ukraine rejected proposal for ceasefire