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Saudi Arabia's World Championship tactic: Favoring small and poor

Saudi Arabia's road to the World Championship 2034 goes via, for example, the US Virgin Islands – a blacklisted tax haven with one of the world's worst national teams. The Saudis have 44 cooperation agreements with mainly poor football associations that have voting rights within Fifa.

Saudi Arabia's World Championship tactic: Favoring small and poor

Five years after the fire: Notre Dame reopens now

It has taken over five years, but now the fire-ravaged Paris Cathedral Notre Dame is ready to reopen its doors. At Saturday's grand ceremony, celebrity guests will attend – including the incoming President of the USA.

Five years after the fire: Notre Dame reopens now

Agreement with South America finalized – worrying Europe's farmers

The EU and Mercosur countries in South America are politically agreed on their major free trade agreement. But will enough reluctant European countries sign on?.

Agreement with South America finalized – worrying Europe's farmers

Romania: EU demands on Tiktok ahead of new election round

The EU is stepping up surveillance of Tiktok ahead of the second round of Romania's presidential election, announces the EU Commission. .

Romania: EU demands on Tiktok ahead of new election round

Mercosur agreement near – EU base on site

The EU's large and drawn-out trade agreement with Latin America is getting closer - despite France still saying no. Signing is expected at the summit in Montevideo.

Mercosur agreement near – EU base on site

New EU Boss: Google Breakup "Still on the Table"

The online giant Google still risks EU demands for a breakup, warns new competition commissioner Teresa Ribera in an interview with [Bloomberg Television](https://www. bloomberg.

New EU Boss: Google Breakup "Still on the Table"

Lavrov in the EU – first visit since the start of the war

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is in Malta for a meeting with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). It is the Foreign Minister's first visit to the EU since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Lavrov in the EU – first visit since the start of the war

15-year limit may remain for A-tractors

The European Parliament's two largest party groups are backing a Swedish proposal to retain the 15-year limit for A-tractors. Now it's about getting the member states on board.

15-year limit may remain for A-tractors

Expert: Then Russia can intervene in Georgia

Georgia is shaken by extensive demonstrations after the government's announcement to freeze all talks about an EU membership. The coming days are expected to be crucial for the Caucasus country's future.

Expert: Then Russia can intervene in Georgia

Expert: Uncertain Situation Awaits France

The French government falls and the country is now thrown into a politically turbulent time where the outcome is uncertain. I have difficulty seeing how this situation will be resolved, says expert Göran von Sydow.

Expert: Uncertain Situation Awaits France

This is how hybrid threats will be addressed - report next week

Finnish Henna Virkkunen is the first out when the completely new EU Commission is now to start delivering on its promises of new heavy political proposals. Virkkunen – vice chair and commissioner for technological independence, security and democracy – will already next Wednesday, December 11, present a report on how hybrid threats are to be met and security strengthened at the EU's external borders.

This is how hybrid threats will be addressed - report next week

EU wants to introduce "Temu tax" – H&M surges

From the EU, it may become relevant to introduce a tax on Chinese e-commerce giants such as Temu and Shein, writes Financial Times. It was one of the reasons why the Swedish clothing giant H&M's stock rose 3.

EU wants to introduce "Temu tax" – H&M surges

Lövin Reports to the EU on the Baltic Sea

Former Climate Minister Isabella Lövin (Green party) will be the main responsible for a report from the EU Parliament on how the Baltic Sea can recover. "I am very pleased to lead the EU Parliament's work to develop a new approach that can save the Baltic Sea, the cod and ensure a sustainable future for our vulnerable sea.

Lövin Reports to the EU on the Baltic Sea

The EU's Justice Chief - Investigated for Money Laundering

Last week, he was equivalent to the Minister of Justice for the entire EU. Now, Didier Reynders is being investigated for money laundering at home in Belgium.

The EU's Justice Chief - Investigated for Money Laundering

EU agrees on rainforest rules

The EU countries and the EU Parliament are now finally in agreement on the new rules to combat deforestation of rainforests. An agreement on Tuesday evening means that the introduction will be postponed for a year – but without changing the legislation otherwise.

EU agrees on rainforest rules

Norway: A New Security Structure is Needed in Europe

The EU and NATO need to rethink to prevent wars like the one in Ukraine in the long term, believes Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide (Labour Party). .

Norway: A New Security Structure is Needed in Europe

These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Aleppo

Originated from al-Qaida, tough and with many thousands of soldiers. Here is the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that has taken over Syria's second largest city Aleppo.

These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Aleppo

Drought and Disasters - This is What the Desert Meeting is About

Increasing deserts that spread out, agricultural land that gets destroyed, and drought that paralyses communities. The major UN meeting in Riyadh has important issues on its agenda – but does not get as much attention as other UN meetings.

Drought and Disasters - This is What the Desert Meeting is About

Corona funds soon to arrive in Sweden

Soon five years after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Sweden's part of the EU's large recovery support is soon on its way. The EU countries' finance ministers are expected to say yes to the revised plan that Sweden has submitted to receive approximately 3.

Corona funds soon to arrive in Sweden

Denmark Opens Up to EU Loans

Denmark and Sweden have long been pulling in the same direction in their resistance to common EU loans. But now Denmark is changing its stance, at least if the goal is to improve EU countries' defense and competitiveness.

Denmark Opens Up to EU Loans

EU-friendly PSD heading for election victory in Romania

The Social Democratic PSD appears to be winning the parliamentary election in Romania, as almost all votes are counted. At the same time, the far-right is making strong gains.

EU-friendly PSD heading for election victory in Romania

Demonstrators fill the streets of Georgia again

For the fourth day in a row, thousands of people are demonstrating in Georgia against the new government's decision to freeze all talks about EU membership. The Russian leadership calls the development in the country a coup attempt, and the Prime Minister rules out the possibility of a new election being held.

Demonstrators fill the streets of Georgia again

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

An Estonian foreign minister and a Portuguese top meeting general will be two of the EU's foremost faces outward until 2029. Kaja Kallas and António Costa kick off the new mandate period with a trip to Ukraine, and are two of the EU's new poster names to keep an eye on.

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

Guarantees required before talks on ceasefire

The EU's new top diplomat Kaja Kallas does not rule out EU forces on Ukrainian soil to protect a potential future ceasefire. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says the country must receive security guarantees before talks can be initiated with Russia.

Guarantees required before talks on ceasefire