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Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen can continue her job for five more years. The EU Parliament supports her – with a margin of 41 votes.

Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

Volvo Cars: "Tariffs will obviously have an impact"

Volvo Cars is one of the car manufacturers affected after the EU Commission introduced punitive tariffs against China. It is obvious that the tariffs will affect us in the short term, says Volvo Cars' finance chief Johan Ekdahl.

Volvo Cars: "Tariffs will obviously have an impact"

Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed

It leans towards strong Swedish support for Ursula von der Leyen as continued Commission President in the EU. But nothing is given yet – and SD and V are clearly against.

Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed

"No one should negotiate with Putin"

Ukraine is supported and Hungary is criticized in the new EU parliament's first resolution. Viktor Orbán only receives support from the far-right.

"No one should negotiate with Putin"

EU gets backing for secret agreements on covid vaccines

The EU Commission should have been more open with details surrounding the agreements concluded to purchase covid vaccines during the pandemic. This is stated by the European Union's Court of Justice on Wednesday.

EU gets backing for secret agreements on covid vaccines

Tiktok is not allowed to circumvent EU law

Tiktok's attempt to circumvent the EU's new tough digital market law (DMA) is rejected by the EU Court. DMA is an EU regulatory framework targeting the largest online giants and their way of competing and working with smaller actors.

Tiktok is not allowed to circumvent EU law

Sweden joins EU prosecutor cooperation

Sweden has now been approved as a new member of the EU's prosecutor cooperation, Eppo. "I welcome today's decision, which confirms Sweden's participation.

Sweden joins EU prosecutor cooperation

Metsola re-elected in the EU Parliament

Roberta Metsola has been re-elected as Speaker with an overwhelming majority as the new EU Parliament has now formally opened in Strasbourg. The conservative Maltese woman was a strong favourite in Tuesday's initial Speaker election and was only challenged by Spanish left-wing politician Irene Montero.

Metsola re-elected in the EU Parliament

More EU sanctions against settlers

Five additional Israeli settlers and three settlement organizations are affected by EU sanctions due to violent incidents in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The individuals named, including well-known settlement leaders such as Baruch Marzel and Bentzi Gopstein, are accused of "serious and systematic human rights violations against Palestinians", according to a statement from the EU Council of Ministers.

More EU sanctions against settlers

She speaks the most languages in the EU Parliament

A nine-language Slovenian is the newly elected EU parliament's top polyglot. The Swedes are mostly content with English.

She speaks the most languages in the EU Parliament

Georgia's President Takes Agent Law to Court

Georgia's President Salomé Zurabisjvili has turned to the country's constitutional court in the hope of repealing the controversial so-called "agent law". The law was adopted in May after weeks of extensive street protests, and implies that organizations receiving more than one fifth of their funding from abroad must register with the authorities.

Georgia's President Takes Agent Law to Court

Brussels boycotts Budapest

Moved meetings and no EU commissioners in Hungary. This is now being marked in Brussels against Viktor Orbán's way of handling his presidency in the EU Council of Ministers.

Brussels boycotts Budapest

Kaja Kallas Resigns – Gets Top Job in EU

Kaja Kallas is leaving her post as Prime Minister of Estonia to take on the job as EU Foreign Minister, reports the Estonian public service company [EER](https://www. err.

Kaja Kallas Resigns – Gets Top Job in EU

Rwanda: Pressured Kagame Faces Re-Election

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame – who has held power for 30 years – is heading towards a fourth term in today's presidential election. At the same time, criticism is growing against the regime's involvement in the conflict in eastern Congo-Kinshasa.

Rwanda: Pressured Kagame Faces Re-Election

Turkey wants to attract more Chinese investors

After the announcement that the Chinese car manufacturer BYD will establish an electric car factory in Turkey, the country now wants to attract more Chinese investors. "Chinese producers want quick access to international markets.

Turkey wants to attract more Chinese investors

Iran: Ready for "Constructive Dialogue" with EU

Iran's newly elected president Masoud Pezeshkian says he looks forward to strengthening the relationship with Europe. "Iran's relationship with Europe has had its ups and downs", writes the president in the English-language newspaper Tehran Times and simultaneously directs a rebuke to Europe for helping to maintain sanctions against Iran.

Iran: Ready for "Constructive Dialogue" with EU

The EU threatens X with fines

Even X - previously known as Twitter - is now threatened by measures from the EU Commission. Billion fines could be the result.

The EU threatens X with fines

Kristersson on China: Deep Provocation

China's increasingly clear support for Russia is causing upset within NATO. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson shares this view, some sanctions are not currently relevant – at least not yet, according to the Prime Minister.

Kristersson on China: Deep Provocation

New US sanctions against Israeli settlers

USA introduces new sanctions against Israeli settlement extremists, following the recent increase in violence against Palestinians on the occupied West Bank. .

New US sanctions against Israeli settlers

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

The hour of destiny is approaching for Ursula von der Leyen's continuation as President of the EU Commission. The battle is portrayed as a choice between stability and Viktor Orbán.

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

EU Settlement with Apple on Mobile Wallets

The EU Commission reaches a settlement with Apple regarding the company's mobile wallets. The agreement comes after Apple agreed to more easily open up to other developers.

EU Settlement with Apple on Mobile Wallets

These are AFD's friends in the EU

The EU Parliament gets a third far-right group since the German AFD has finally managed to find enough like-minded individuals among the newly elected. Late on Wednesday, the group ESN – Europe of Sovereign Nations – was formed with AFD's 14 members as the core.

These are AFD's friends in the EU

Travel with hydrogen-powered flights – soon in Sweden

Within a few years, hydrogen-powered flight is likely to become a reality in Sweden. This means that it will be possible to fly fossil-free over short and medium distances, according to new studies at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg.

Travel with hydrogen-powered flights – soon in Sweden

Anger towards Hamas in Gaza: "They are scum"

The number of reported dead is approaching 40,000 and hundreds of thousands are threatened by starvation. With large parts of Gaza in ruins, 90 percent of the population has been forced to leave their homes.

Anger towards Hamas in Gaza: "They are scum"