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Ukrainians to Enjoy Free EU Roaming from January 2026

Ukraine is invited to the EU's free phone roaming from the turn of the year. "We want Ukrainian citizens to be able to stay in touch with their loved ones across the entire EU, as well as in their home country.

Ukrainians to Enjoy Free EU Roaming from January 2026

EU Proposes Faster Defense Permits and Environmental Exemptions

Permit decisions within 60 days, exemptions from environmental regulations and classification of certain weapons as sustainable. This is how the EU Commission wants to simplify the upgrade.

EU Proposes Faster Defense Permits and Environmental Exemptions

EU Plans to End Russian Gas Imports by 2028

At the latest by 1 January 2028, all Russian gas shall be stopped from reaching the EU, according to a fresh proposal from the EU Commission. .

EU Plans to End Russian Gas Imports by 2028

Government Warns of Potential New Refugee Wave Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

The Government sees a risk for a new refugee wave to Europe if the situation worsens between Iran and Israel. Then it is excluded that Sweden receives large groups of refugees, according to Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).

Government Warns of Potential New Refugee Wave Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

Germany Engages with EU Nuclear Power Allies Amid Energy Shift

Germany is participating in a meeting with the EU's nuclear power friends – to the delight of Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD). A huge shift, the minister believes.

Germany Engages with EU Nuclear Power Allies Amid Energy Shift

Macron Affirms Greenland's Sovereignty Amid EU Cooperation Talks

The EU wants to speed up the cooperation with Greenland on rare earth metals, says France's president Emmanuel Macron at a press conference in Nuuk. Greenland is placed in the middle of a geopolitical game, he says and emphasizes that the island is not for sale.

Macron Affirms Greenland's Sovereignty Amid EU Cooperation Talks

Concerns Grow Over US Exchange as Social Media Scrutiny Increases

The Lund student "Lisa" has been accepted for a year of study at a university in California. Now neither she nor several other students know if they will be let into the country.

Concerns Grow Over US Exchange as Social Media Scrutiny Increases

Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates with Deadly Airstrikes and Rocket Attacks

Israel's air force carries out attacks from the western to the eastern parts of Iran – which responds with rockets against Israeli communities. Iran confirms that three intelligence chiefs have been killed in Israeli attacks.

Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates with Deadly Airstrikes and Rocket Attacks

EU Extends Protection for Ukrainian Refugees Until March 2027

Ukrainian refugees in the EU receive extended protection until at least March 2027. The decision was taken by the EU's justice and home affairs ministers on Friday at the proposal of the EU Commission.

EU Extends Protection for Ukrainian Refugees Until March 2027

Ylva Johansson Named EU Special Envoy for Ukrainian Refugees

Former EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson is expected to become the EU's new special envoy for Ukrainian refugees within the union. This is reported by [Politico](https://www.

Ylva Johansson Named EU Special Envoy for Ukrainian Refugees

Swedish Fishery Faces EU Environmental Criticism

All companies with fewer than 3000 employees should be exempt from the requirements in the EU's new sustainability directive, CSR, believes Swedish EU parliament member Jörgen Warborn (The Moderate Party). .

Swedish Fishery Faces EU Environmental Criticism

Sweden Urges EU to Plan Syrian Refugee Returns

Sweden is pushing for EU measures to get Syrian refugees to return home. –Excellent with EU-common transport solutions for example, thinks Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).

Sweden Urges EU to Plan Syrian Refugee Returns

Brussels and London Agree on Gibraltar Border Solution

Gibraltar, which is a British territory, has been a problem in the relationship between London and Brussels since the United Kingdom left the EU. Now, movement of both people and goods is allowed across the border to Spain.

Brussels and London Agree on Gibraltar Border Solution

Poland Faces Political Uncertainty Amid Government Optimism

Poland risks a political deadlock after the opposition's victory in the presidential election. But the government is still optimistic.

Poland Faces Political Uncertainty Amid Government Optimism

Macron Proposes Social Media Age Limit for Under-15s in France

Social media will be banned for children under 15 years in France in the coming months – unless progress is made at EU level, says France's President Emmanuel Macron according to Politico. .

Macron Proposes Social Media Age Limit for Under-15s in France

Court Allows Trump to Maintain Tariffs Amid Legal Battle

USA's president Donald Trump has for the time being the right to maintain the tariffs his administration has introduced. This is stated by a federal court during the night towards Wednesday.

Court Allows Trump to Maintain Tariffs Amid Legal Battle

Government Calls for EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

The government urges the EU to proceed with sanctions against individual Israeli ministers, reports SVT Nyheter. .

Government Calls for EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

EU Proposes Lowering Russian Oil Price Cap to 45 Dollars

The European Commission wants a lowered price tag on Russia's global oil exports as part of the union's new package of sanctions. .

EU Proposes Lowering Russian Oil Price Cap to 45 Dollars

Sweden Seeks More US Tariff Exemptions Amid Trade Conflict

The Government wants to remove 13 products from the EU's long list of products from the USA that may be affected by tariffs if the trade conflict with the Trump administration cannot be resolved. We do not want to shoot ourselves in the foot, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) about why he wants exceptions.

Sweden Seeks More US Tariff Exemptions Amid Trade Conflict

EU Faces Major Vulnerability Due to Blood Plasma Import Dependence

Both Sweden and the rest of the EU are dependent on the import of blood plasma, mainly from the USA. This means a "significant vulnerability" in the event of a crisis or war, according to a new investigation.

EU Faces Major Vulnerability Due to Blood Plasma Import Dependence

Canada to Meet NATO Defense Spending Target This Year

Canada will this year reach Nato's defence spending target of 2 percent of GDP, the country's prime minister says. .

Canada to Meet NATO Defense Spending Target This Year

EU Poised to Criticize Israel Over Gaza Conflict

The EU will likely rebuke Israel for its waging of war in the Gaza War. This is indicated by Council President António Costa, pending an investigation to determine whether the Israeli waging of war goes too far.

EU Poised to Criticize Israel Over Gaza Conflict

Unrwa Chief Criticizes Sweden's Decision to Halt Support

Sweden's decision to stop support for Unrwa is based on empty excuses, according to the UN agency's chief Philippe Lazzarini. The decision came as a big surprise and has had a very negative effect, he says to Dagens Nyheter.

Unrwa Chief Criticizes Sweden's Decision to Halt Support

French-Israeli Activists Investigated for Blocking Gaza Aid

French prosecutors have launched an investigation into whether French-Israeli activists were involved in genocide and responsible for crimes against humanity for trying to block emergency aid from reaching Gaza, reports Politico. .

French-Israeli Activists Investigated for Blocking Gaza Aid