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Merkel: Trump was obsessed with getting rid of German cars

Donald Trump was obsessed with the idea of getting rid of German cars from Manhattan's streets, according to Angela Merkel. According to the former German Chancellor, Trump threatened enormous trade tariffs against the EU to solve the problem.

Merkel: Trump was obsessed with getting rid of German cars

These are the key points in the climate agreement

Rich countries should contribute more money to help poorer countries transition to cleaner energy and adapt to global warming. Here are the main points of the agreement reached at COP29 in Baku:.

These are the key points in the climate agreement

Criticism of the climate agreement: "Means death"

For poor countries, a dark future with death and suffering awaits, says Panama's representative Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez after the COP29 agreement in Baku. The criticism from developing countries against the agreement is massive.

Criticism of the climate agreement: "Means death"

Pourmokhtari: More countries must take responsibility

A significant part of the world's countries do not take their responsibility for climate work, according to Sweden's Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L), who expresses frustration after COP29 in Baku. .

Pourmokhtari: More countries must take responsibility

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine.

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

Norway: Will Arrest Netanyahu if He Comes Here

Norway will arrest Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he sets foot in the country, the Foreign Ministry in Oslo tells Norwegian TV2. .

Norway: Will Arrest Netanyahu if He Comes Here

The Climate Summit Overtime - What Happens Now?

The UN's climate meeting COP29 has gone into overtime, and the parties are still some distance apart. This is happening now in Baku.

The Climate Summit Overtime - What Happens Now?

Schengen Opens Up to Bulgaria and Romania

Bulgaria's and Romania's long-drawn-out journey to avoid passport controls for land travel to other EU countries is about to reach its goal. After a meeting between the EU's presiding country Hungary, the two countries, and Austria, an agreement has been reached that is now expected to be finalized in mid-December.

Schengen Opens Up to Bulgaria and Romania

Orbán defies ICC – invites Netanyahu

Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of the EU's presidency country Hungary, defies the ICC's arrest warrant against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by inviting him to Hungary. .

Orbán defies ICC – invites Netanyahu

Foreign Minister: Sweden Supports the ICC's Work

Sweden supports the ICC's work and independence, announces Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) as the court has issued an arrest warrant against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The USA dismisses the court's decision entirely.

Foreign Minister: Sweden Supports the ICC's Work

Trump anxiety in the EU over US tariffs

Europe's trade ministers are getting nervous ahead of Donald Trump's return as president in the USA. We should not stir up trouble, Sweden urges.

Trump anxiety in the EU over US tariffs

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

The next EU Commission can be in place at the beginning of December after an agreement between the European Parliament's leading party groups. The Member of the European Parliament Heléne Fritzon (S) is worried about a weak Commission, while Tomas Tobé (The Moderate Party) welcomes the new composition.

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

Solar Panels and New Trees – This is Where the Climate Money Goes

In Iraq, flames are being extinguished at oil refineries, in Yemen solar cells are being installed, and Morocco promises to cut its emissions by 45 percent – if only the money flows in. It's not available.

Solar Panels and New Trees – This is Where the Climate Money Goes

The Climate Minister: Sweden has a strong voice

When the climate conference in Baku enters its final stage, a lot of work remains. The financing issue is still in a deadlock, according to Sweden's chief negotiator Mattias Frumerie.

The Climate Minister: Sweden has a strong voice

"No to changed rules for rainforest logging"

Postponing the introduction of new EU rules against deforestation to December 2025 is a good idea, according to both the EU Parliament and EU member states. However, starting to change the already established rules is met with a firm no from the member states.

"No to changed rules for rainforest logging"

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

Leading party groups are in agreement to approve the next EU Commission. This would mean that the next EU Commission could be ready to start work in December.

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

Forssell: Time for EU Proposals on Deportations

The Government wants to see a concrete EU proposal for "return hubs" for those deported from the EU. We need common answers, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).

Forssell: Time for EU Proposals on Deportations

After the Fiasco: The Royal Couple Back in Valencia

Last time the Spanish royal couple visited Valencia, they were booed and attacked with mud. Now they are back in the region – on a new attempt to show support for the population after the severe floods.

After the Fiasco: The Royal Couple Back in Valencia

Poland: Room for Defense Obligations in the EU

The EU's five heaviest countries are all in favor of common defense obligations in the EU to strengthen the defense industry. This is claimed by Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski after a meeting in Poland.

Poland: Room for Defense Obligations in the EU

Germany: We assume that the cables have been sabotaged

The Baltic Sea cables that have gone out in recent days have likely been sabotaged. That's what Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says.

Germany: We assume that the cables have been sabotaged

EU Chief: We Can't Wait for Trump

Europe cannot wait for what Donald Trump will do with Ukraine, urges EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell. We must be persistent, believes Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party).

EU Chief: We Can't Wait for Trump

Sharp criticism of Russia's new nuclear threats

Russia's president Putin has made the country's new and aggressive nuclear doctrine into law. USA and EU react sharply to the doctrine – but Ukraine's president Zelenskyj wants to see powerful measures.

Sharp criticism of Russia's new nuclear threats

Ukraine: We can pressure Russia into peace

The battle is between order and chaos, warns Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj in two speeches on Tuesday – a thousand days after Russia's renewed invasion. We can pressure Russia to a just peace, says Zelenskyj.

Ukraine: We can pressure Russia into peace

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine.

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel