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The Minister on Trump: The EU can fill the gap

If a Trump-led USA chooses to scrap its international climate work, the EU can take on a leadership role. This is stated by Sweden's Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals).

The Minister on Trump: The EU can fill the gap

The announcement: Roswall approved as EU Commissioner

After a shaky committee hearing on Tuesday evening, Jessika Roswall had to wait for a decision from the EU Parliament. But now she has been approved.

The announcement: Roswall approved as EU Commissioner

EU leaders approved on a rolling basis

The intended members of the next EU Commission seem to be able to be relatively easily approved by the EU Parliament. So far, all those who have been heard have received clearance from their respective committees, according to sources for the news site Politico Europe.

EU leaders approved on a rolling basis

EU Approves More Modern VAT Rules

After nearly two years, the EU's finance ministers have finally agreed on how VAT rules and VAT reporting will work going forward. "The new rules update our VAT system to match the digitization of our economies, help combat VAT fraud, and ease the administrative burden on small businesses and individuals," says the presiding country Hungary's Finance Minister Mihály Varga in a press release.

EU Approves More Modern VAT Rules

The Minister of Finance is worried about trade

EU countries are worried about increased American protectionism, regardless of whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the presidential election in the USA. .

The Minister of Finance is worried about trade

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

A veteran and a beginner are initiating when the next EU Commission is now being scrutinized in Brussels. Already on Tuesday, it's time for Swedish Jessika Roswall.

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

Europe-friendly President Declares Victory in Moldova

Europe-friendly Maia Sandu declares herself the winner in Moldova's presidential election. With nearly 99 percent of the votes counted, she has surpassed the pro-Russian candidate Aleksandr Stoianoglo.

Europe-friendly President Declares Victory in Moldova

Ban on Cod Fishing in the West Sea

The EU Commission has published its proposal for the highest permitted catch quantities for the West Sea next year. In Skagerrak, Kattegatt, and western Baltic Sea, it is proposed that fishing for cod be stopped to stabilize the stock.

Ban on Cod Fishing in the West Sea

The EU investigates Temu – suspects illegal goods

The EU has launched a formal investigation targeting the Chinese e-commerce site Temu. The site is suspected of not doing enough to stop the sale of illegal products to EU consumers.

The EU investigates Temu – suspects illegal goods

Investigation: Swedish antennas ended up in Russia

Swedish-made satellite antennas have been exported to Russia via Turkey – despite prevailing export restrictions. This is reported by the newspaper Dagens Arbete, which has examined Russian customs data.

Investigation: Swedish antennas ended up in Russia

Ambassador summoned after Kristersson's criticism

Sweden's ambassador in Budapest was summoned to the Hungarian Foreign Ministry after Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) criticized a statement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. I have no opinion, says Kristersson.

Ambassador summoned after Kristersson's criticism

Georgian Investigation of Disputed Election

Georgia's prosecution authority is launching a formal investigation into suspected irregularities in connection with the weekend's disputed election. .

Georgian Investigation of Disputed Election

China "does not accept" the EU's new electric car tariffs

Beijing "does not accept" the tariffs that the EU will impose on imports of electric vehicles from China as of Thursday. .

China "does not accept" the EU's new electric car tariffs

EU Introduces Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars

The EU will introduce tariffs on imports of electric vehicles from China as of Thursday, since Brussels and Beijing have failed to find a solution to the trade dispute, says the EU's spokesperson Olof Gill. The EU has justified the tariffs on Chinese electric cars by stating that China subsidizes its oversized car manufacturers, which gives them a competitive advantage over European car manufacturers.

EU Introduces Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars

Protest letter from the UN chief to Netanyahu

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres is protesting in a letter to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the new laws that can prevent UNRWA from helping Palestinian refugees. .

Protest letter from the UN chief to Netanyahu

Orbán in Georgia: Free and Fair Election

Large parts of the Western world accuse Georgia's ruling party of electoral fraud. But not Hungary's leader Viktor Orbán – who instead visits Tbilisi.

Orbán in Georgia: Free and Fair Election

Norway's alarm: Swedish gangs across the country

The Nordic countries have agreed to continue their cooperation to combat gang crime. Several of the Nordic leaders point directly to Sweden.

Norway's alarm: Swedish gangs across the country

Georgia: Some votes to be recounted

A small part of the votes will be recounted after the weekend's election in Georgia, announces the country's disputed election authority. Allegations of widespread fraud are gaining strength.

Georgia: Some votes to be recounted

Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia

A number of Western countries are questioning the weekend's election in Georgia, which ended with the pro-Russian ruling party Georgian Dream proclaiming victory. Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says she is "seriously concerned".

Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia

Israel stops UNRWA with new laws

Israel's parliament has voted through new legislation that prevents Unrwa, the UN's aid organization for Palestine refugees, from operating in the country. .

Israel stops UNRWA with new laws

Georgia: Protests against electoral fraud – demands new election

Georgia's EU-friendly president rejects the election result and claims it was marred by "sophisticated fraud". Thousands have heeded her call to protest and demonstrated on the streets.

Georgia: Protests against electoral fraud – demands new election

Alarms: Environmental Requirements Threaten Sweden's Green Metals

Sweden's large deposits of critical metals are an important piece of the puzzle in the EU's green transition – but today's regulatory framework threatens the extraction. Now, the Swedish Geological Survey (SGU) is sounding the alarm to the government.

Alarms: Environmental Requirements Threaten Sweden's Green Metals

Expert on Georgia: "No doubt about electoral fraud"

It will be protests after the election result where the pro-Russian Georgian Dream has been pointed out as the winner. This is what Georgia expert Katrine Bendtsen Gotfredsen means.

Expert on Georgia: "No doubt about electoral fraud"

Georgia's opposition refuses to acknowledge election results

The ruling party Georgian Dream appears to be heading for victory in the parliamentary election in Georgia, as a larger part of the votes have been counted. The opposition does not recognize the election result and claims that the election is "stolen".

Georgia's opposition refuses to acknowledge election results