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African Swine Fever Cases in EU Drop 83 Percent in 2024

The number of wild boars infected with African swine fever within the EU decreased by 83 percent in 2024, compared to the previous year. This means that the number of cases is the lowest since 2017.

African Swine Fever Cases in EU Drop 83 Percent in 2024

Sweden Advocates EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

Sweden will push in the EU to introduce sanctions against individual Israeli ministers, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) in an interview with TT. .

Sweden Advocates EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Plans for Full Gaza Control

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) condemns Israel's move to take control of entire Gaza. Then it is important to mark very clearly, says Malmer Stenergard.

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Plans for Full Gaza Control

EU and UK Forge New Post-Brexit Cooperation Deal

Fishermen and young people in the EU will find it easier to come to the UK with new cooperation agreements between the EU and London. A new era in our relationship, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

EU and UK Forge New Post-Brexit Cooperation Deal

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Military Plans as Unacceptable

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says in a statement that Israel's "plans for an extended military offensive with extensive displacement of civilians are incompatible with international law" and "unacceptable". .

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Military Plans as Unacceptable

Sweden Urged to Condemn Gaza Violence Affecting Children

Swedish Save the Children demands that Sweden condemns how the children in Gaza are affected by the war between Israel and Hamas. .

Sweden Urged to Condemn Gaza Violence Affecting Children

Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute

The USA's Vice President JD Vance has met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj in Italy's capital Rome on Sunday, reports a spokesperson for Vance. .

Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute

Von der Leyen and Vance Discuss EU-US Relations in Rome Meeting

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Von der Leyen and Vance Discuss EU-US Relations in Rome Meeting

Russia to Test-Fire RS-24 Ballistic Missile Amid Ukraine Tensions

Russia is to test-fire an intercontinental ballistic missile tonight to intimidate Ukraine, NATO, and the EU, writes Ukraine's intelligence service on Telegram. The missile is of the model RS-24.

Russia to Test-Fire RS-24 Ballistic Missile Amid Ukraine Tensions

Turkey Finds 75 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas in Black Sea

Turkey has discovered a gas deposit of 75 billion cubic meters during test drilling in the Black Sea. > With this amount, we will be able to meet the natural gas needs of just our homes for around 3.

Turkey Finds 75 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas in Black Sea

Ex-hooligan George Simion could become Romania's president

On Sunday, Romania is going to the polls. If the far-right candidate George Simion becomes the country's next president, a challenging time awaits for European cooperation.

Ex-hooligan George Simion could become Romania's president

Zelensky Claims Putin Feared Traveling to Turkey

Russia's president Vladimir Putin was afraid to travel to Turkey, believes Ukrainian colleague Volodymyr Zelenskyj. Europe coordinates the next step with the USA's president Donald Trump – with clear frustration.

Zelensky Claims Putin Feared Traveling to Turkey

Gaza's European Hospital Closes After Israeli Attack

The important European hospital in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza has been forced to close after an Israeli attack, confirms Doctors Without Borders (MSF). .

Gaza's European Hospital Closes After Israeli Attack

EU Customs Dispute with Poland Delays Ukraine Trade Agreement

War-torn Ukraine risks getting hit by a customs blow from the EU in a few weeks. The trade agreement signed with the country after the Russian attack in 2022 expires on June 5 – and Poland is slowing down the introduction of a new agreement.

EU Customs Dispute with Poland Delays Ukraine Trade Agreement

EU Accuses TikTok of Violating Digital Services Act Rules

The EU is accusing Tiktok, owned by China, of violating the rules of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) by not being transparent enough regarding advertising. The Commission writes in a press release that on Thursday, Tiktok was informed of the EU's stance that the platform does not provide sufficient information about the content of ads, which users are the target group and who pays for the ad.

EU Accuses TikTok of Violating Digital Services Act Rules

Trump's Tariff Pause with EU Likely to Extend, Says Swedish Minister

The USA has started signaling interest in a customs agreement with the EU. But according to Sweden's Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M), the risk is great that they won't make it in time - when President Donald Trump's 90-day tariff pause expires.

Trump's Tariff Pause with EU Likely to Extend, Says Swedish Minister

Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks

The Government will at a ministerial meeting in Brussels take the initiative to start negotiations on a trade agreement with Australia again. We want new trade routes for our companies, it is extra important now, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).

Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks

EU Criticized for Lack of Transparency in Pfizer SMS Disclosure

The EU Commission's Chair Ursula von der Leyen receives heavy criticism for lack of transparency. The Commission is convicted by its own court for not having disclosed SMS messages from the coronavirus crisis.

EU Criticized for Lack of Transparency in Pfizer SMS Disclosure

EU Targets Russian Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Package

More boats in the Russian "shadow fleet" are being punished as EU countries have now agreed on their 17th package following Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine. "We're keeping the pressure up," claims Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

EU Targets Russian Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Package

Socialist Party Wins Albanian Election with EU Membership Promise

The Socialist Party with Prime Minister Edi Rama wins the election in Albania clearly. It is clear after 97 percent of the votes have been counted.

Socialist Party Wins Albanian Election with EU Membership Promise

Zelensky Heads to Ankara for Talks with Erdogan, Awaits Putin's Decision

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj announces that he will meet Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. He then hopes to meet Russia's leader Vladimir Putin.

Zelensky Heads to Ankara for Talks with Erdogan, Awaits Putin's Decision

Sweden Urges EU to Maintain Sanctions as Putin Faces Time Pressure

Persevere with the sanctions against Russia, Sweden urges ahead of the rest of the EU. Putin does not have time on his side, the Finance Minister asserts in Brussels.

Sweden Urges EU to Maintain Sanctions as Putin Faces Time Pressure

US-EU Tariff Agreement Faces Delays, Says Finance Minister

A quick agreement on tariffs and trade between the Trump administration and the EU may be difficult to achieve, according to US Finance Minister Scott Bessent. I believe that the US and Europe will become a bit slower, he says about how the negotiations have gone so far.

US-EU Tariff Agreement Faces Delays, Says Finance Minister

Kristersson: Trump May Encourage Putin to Attend Turkey Talks

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is open to joining the proposed meeting between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. This is what Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) believes can lure Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.

Kristersson: Trump May Encourage Putin to Attend Turkey Talks