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Europe dependent on American clouds: "A risk"

Europe dependent on American clouds: "A risk"

Sun 9 Mar 2025 11:19 CET

When the USA appears as an increasingly unreliable partner, Europe and Sweden stand with their heads in the clouds – the American clouds. The dependence on American IT services raises concerns about who has control and who gets to read your emails

Feud over the economy in Europe - "madness"

Feud over the economy in Europe - "madness"

Sat 8 Mar 2025 16:28 CET

The crisis situation is heavy in Europe with war in Ukraine and strained relations to Donald Trump's USA. Then the next feud is already underway – with widely differing opinions on the right path to a stronger economy

Merz and SPD Agree - Initiate Negotiations

Merz and SPD Agree - Initiate Negotiations

Sat 8 Mar 2025 16:24 CET

The German election winner Friedrich Merz has taken a clear step towards a new government. His Christian Democratic CDU and sister party CSU are, after sounding out, in agreement with the Social Democratic SPD to initiate government negotiations

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and sanctions

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Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and sanctions

Fri 7 Mar 2025 15:24 CET

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is threatening Russia with tariffs and extended sanctions since the country has carried out extensive attacks on Ukraine, Trump announces on Truth Social.

Trump's fight against the EU: "Will destroy"

Trump's fight against the EU: "Will destroy"

Fri 7 Mar 2025 06:20 CET

The EU leadership is still waiting for a meeting with the US President Donald Trump. And they can wait for a long time – as Trump clearly dislikes the union

The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

Thu 6 Mar 2025 11:59 CET

It is expected broad support for the EU Commission's plan to inject equivalent to nearly 9 billion Swedish kronor (800 billion euro) into defense at Thursday's EU summit. But there are points where it can get hot

EU's Bold Defense Plan: A New Era of Independence from the USA

EU's Bold Defense Plan: A New Era of Independence from the USA

Thu 6 Mar 2025 05:45 CET

The EU is getting ready for a massive buildup to manage without the USA and Donald Trump. More is to be expected when old rules are adapted to reality

Zelenskyj Joins EU Summit: Major Defense Investment on Agenda

Zelenskyj Joins EU Summit: Major Defense Investment on Agenda

Wed 5 Mar 2025 18:21 CET

EU Eyes Temporary Returns for Syrian Refugees Amid Policy Talks

EU Eyes Temporary Returns for Syrian Refugees Amid Policy Talks

Wed 5 Mar 2025 10:57 CET

Can the regime's fall in Syria get more refugees to return home? Now, several EU countries are hoping for at least temporary home visits to investigate the situation.

Sweden Backs EU Plan to Boost Defense with Flexible Budget Rules

Sweden Backs EU Plan to Boost Defense with Flexible Budget Rules

Tue 4 Mar 2025 12:04 CET

Sweden supports the EU Commission's plan to strengthen Europe's defense. It is a good proposal that has been presented, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)

Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Largest Drop in Nearly Two Years

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Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Largest Drop in Nearly Two Years

Tue 4 Mar 2025 07:16 CET

The Stockholm stock exchange fell sharply after the US's planned punitive tariffs came into effect – the decline is the largest in almost two years. The decline was broad – even the defense conglomerate Saab retreated despite the announcement from the EU about astronomical defense investments

EU's New Economic Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Worker Rights

EU's New Economic Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Worker Rights

Mon 3 Mar 2025 11:05 CET

The crisis situation is heavy in Europe with war in Ukraine and strained relations to Donald Trump's USA. Then the next feud is already underway – with vastly differing opinions on the right path to a stronger economy

Netanyahu Warns Hamas: Release Hostages or Face Unimaginable Consequences

Netanyahu Warns Hamas: Release Hostages or Face Unimaginable Consequences

Mon 3 Mar 2025 08:01 CET

Israel plans to gradually increase the pressure to get Hamas in the Gaza Strip to accept an extension of the first phase of the ceasefire. In a speech, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatens with "consequences you can't even imagine" if the hostages are not released

Criticism of Israel after halt of emergency aid

Criticism of Israel after halt of emergency aid

Sun 2 Mar 2025 22:07 CET

Israel's decision to block emergency aid to Gaza is strongly condemned from several quarters.

Kristersson: Can offer security guarantees

Kristersson: Can offer security guarantees

Sun 2 Mar 2025 18:36 CET

The USA must be involved as a guarantor if Sweden is to be able to send soldiers to Ukraine, says Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) after the fateful meeting in London. It is not a decision we take lightly, says the Prime Minister

The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump

The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump

Sat 1 Mar 2025 16:43 CET

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte has spoken with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj and urged him to try to "rebuild the relationship with Trump".

Europe Must Grow Up

Europe Must Grow Up

Sat 1 Mar 2025 13:12 CET

Now Europe must grow up. It became even clearer after Friday's big quarrel between Zelenskyj and Trump, according to Björn Fägersten at the Foreign Policy Institute

Europe must secure nuclear deterrent capability

Europe must secure nuclear deterrent capability

Fri 28 Feb 2025 16:09 CET

The Russian nuclear threat means that Europe cannot rest easy. Therefore, Europe must "take greater responsibility for securing a common, European strategic deterrent in the form of nuclear capability", writes the Christian Democrats in a debate article in Dagens industri

Trade Agreement with India – Perhaps Already This Year?

Trade Agreement with India – Perhaps Already This Year?

Fri 28 Feb 2025 09:59 CET

Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited

Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited

Fri 28 Feb 2025 07:53 CET

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has invited around 20 European leaders to a top-level meeting on Ukraine on Sunday. Among the participants are Sweden, as well as major powers such as France, Germany, and Turkey

Over 80 lynxes to be shot – the hunt begins now

Over 80 lynxes to be shot – the hunt begins now

Fri 28 Feb 2025 05:15 CET

Today, the licensed hunting of protected lynx begins around the country. The EU should stop the hunt, believes the Nature Conservation Association

The EU: We Have Been a Boost for the USA

The EU: We Have Been a Boost for the USA

Thu 27 Feb 2025 12:28 CET

The EU Commission repeats that it is ready to respond to potential tariffs from Washington. And it does not believe that the EU was created to "mess with the USA"

Zelensky invited to top meeting

Zelensky invited to top meeting

Thu 27 Feb 2025 09:07 CET

Expert: Threatening Trade War Could Lead to "Serious Situation"

Expert: Threatening Trade War Could Lead to "Serious Situation"

Thu 27 Feb 2025 07:35 CET

The stock exchange is fumbling in the dark ahead of the threat of punitive tariffs between the EU and the USA, says Robert Bergqvist, senior economist at SEB. In a trade war, there are no winners