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EU Auditors: Budget Errors Increase

The error level in the EU budget's expenditures is increasing, according to the report on last year's accounts from the EU's Court of Auditors. .

EU Auditors: Budget Errors Increase

Russian attempts to influence elections are condemned

The EU Parliament condemns Russian attempts to influence upcoming elections in Moldova and demands more sanctions against individuals who "undermine" the country's independence. A resolution was passed with 508 yes-votes against 53 no-votes and 104 abstentions in Strasbourg on Wednesday, where Russia is accused, among other things, of having spent over one billion Swedish kronor to get Moldovans to vote against further rapprochement with the EU when the country holds presidential elections and a referendum on October 20.

Russian attempts to influence elections are condemned

Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is met with harsh words and scathing criticism in the EU Parliament. Left-wing lies and political propaganda, he counters himself.

Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

Sanctions System in the EU Against Russian Hybrid Attacks

A new sanctions system is being introduced in the EU to enable sanctions against Russian hybrid attacks. Those responsible will in the future be able to be subject to entry bans in the EU and a freezing of any assets in the EU.

Sanctions System in the EU Against Russian Hybrid Attacks

Two alternatives for Roswall hearing in EU

An evening hearing on November 5 or an afternoon interrogation on November 11. These are the two alternatives for when the intended Swedish EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall (M) will be heard in the EU Parliament.

Two alternatives for Roswall hearing in EU

Orbán is gearing up for a Trump victory – with champagne

The fighting spirit and in good humor, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is ready to clash with the EU Parliament. And he is already loading up for a party bash if Donald Trump wins the election in the USA.

Orbán is gearing up for a Trump victory – with champagne

New A-Tractor Rules on the Horizon

The question of faster A-tractors – but only from 16 years – is now taking a step into the goal, as final negotiations begin between the EU Parliament and EU member states on updated driver's license regulations. The Parliament's transport committee voted late on Monday with a large majority in favor of initiating the negotiations.

New A-Tractor Rules on the Horizon

Antigua Removed from Paradise List

The West Indian island state of Antigua and Barbuda is being removed from the EU's list of tax havens – the countries that are not considered cooperative in tax matters. Even the South Pacific island states of Fiji and Palau are considered to have taken "promising steps", but will still remain on the list for the time being.

Antigua Removed from Paradise List

Svantesson: Hungary must back down

Hungarian resistance to one of the parts of the EU's next Ukraine support can make the entire support significantly more expensive for Europe. Depressing, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Svantesson: Hungary must back down

Portugal opposes Swedish farm sales

Portugal has at the last minute submitted comments on the government's proposal to allow farm sales of alcohol. This means that it will take some time before the bill can get the green light from the EU.

Portugal opposes Swedish farm sales

Greta Thunberg Detained During Protest in Brussels

The climate activist Greta Thunberg has been detained during a protest in Belgium's capital Brussels. About 150 activists blocked a street in central Brussels on Saturday.

Greta Thunberg Detained During Protest in Brussels

EU approval of gender change across borders

A EU country must approve the change for a person who has changed gender and name in another EU country, states the EU court in a recent ruling. "A member state's refusal to recognize a legal change of gender identity in another member state hinders the right to reside and move freely", it says in Friday's ruling.

EU approval of gender change across borders

More Expensive Electric Cars – but Unclear by How Much

Some fear a trade war with China when the EU introduces permanent tariffs on Chinese electric cars. How great an impact it will have on the European car market is difficult to say at present, says an analyst.

More Expensive Electric Cars – but Unclear by How Much

Fake Passports – Sentenced to Prison

After the discovery that fake passports had been manufactured with the help of police equipment in Norrköping, the verdict against the three individuals who were prosecuted was announced on Friday. A former civilian employee of the police was sentenced to two years and three months in prison for aggravated forgery, data intrusion, and perjury, according to [P4 Östergötland](https://sverigesradio.

Fake Passports – Sentenced to Prison

Truck Regulations Torn Apart: "Bloody Awful"

The requirement for EU trucks to return to their home country every eighth week must be abolished, according to a ruling by the EU Court of Justice. Outrageous, fumes Swedish EU parliamentarian Johan Danielsson (S).

Truck Regulations Torn Apart: "Bloody Awful"

Power and Money – Now They Are Being Investigated in Brussels

The audit has been initiated by Jessika Roswall and her intended colleagues in the next EU Commission. In a month, tough committee hearings await – and a political game where no one is safe.

Power and Money – Now They Are Being Investigated in Brussels

The EU takes Hungary to court – again

The EU Commission is once again taking Hungary to the EU Court of Justice – this time for the country's disputed law to combat undue foreign influence. The EU Commission believes, among other things, that the law does not provide sufficient protection for privacy and freedom of expression, information, and association, and that it violates several of the fundamental freedoms of the internal market.

The EU takes Hungary to court – again

The Government Opens Up for More Road Tolls

The Government is open to letting, for example, car drivers participate in financing certain new road projects with road tolls. .

The Government Opens Up for More Road Tolls

The President said no – anti-LGBTQ law is adopted anyway

The Speaker of the Georgian Parliament has signed a law that severely restricts LGBTQ rights in the country, despite warnings from the EU. On Wednesday, the country's president refused to sign the bill.

The President said no – anti-LGBTQ law is adopted anyway

Roswall to face EU hearings in November

The European Parliament's hearings of the nominees for the next EU Commission will be held on November 4-12. "With a mandate from European citizens, EU Parliament members will ask, assess, scrutinize, and vote.

Roswall to face EU hearings in November

After Criticism: EU Postpones Deforestation Law

The pressure from governments, the forestry industry, and developing countries had an effect. Now the EU Commission is postponing its deforestation law.

After Criticism: EU Postpones Deforestation Law

EU Hearing Likely in November

The 4-12 November is likely to be the hearing period in the EU Parliament for Jessika Roswall and other nominees for the next EU Commission. In that case, the new Commission can take office as early as December 1.

EU Hearing Likely in November

Maria Malmer Stenergard: Very Great Concern for the Escalation

Sweden's government views with "great concern" the military escalation in the Middle East, announces Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) via social media. .

Maria Malmer Stenergard: Very Great Concern for the Escalation

Extraordinary EU Meeting on Lebanon

The EU countries' foreign ministers are called in to an extraordinary digital meeting at 5 pm on Monday evening to discuss the situation in Lebanon, announces a spokesperson for the EU's foreign chief Josep Borrell. The meeting is intended to give an "indication" of how member states think the EU should act next.

Extraordinary EU Meeting on Lebanon