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Fewer expected to seek asylum in Sweden

The Migration Agency expects 10,000 people to seek asylum in Sweden in 2024 – a decrease of 2,000 compared to the authority's previous forecast, which was presented in April. .

Fewer expected to seek asylum in Sweden

The Players' Union Reports Fifa to the EU

The players' union Fifpro, and European top leagues, have jointly submitted a complaint to the EU Commission against Fifa. They believe that the national team schedule is far too hectic.

The Players' Union Reports Fifa to the EU

High Deficits in EU Countries

Budget deficits exceed the permitted 3-percent level in at least eight EU countries, including France and Spain, according to new statistics from Eurostat. In the first quarter of 2024, the deficits stood at a total of 3.

High Deficits in EU Countries

Bleak prognosis for surströmming – also this year

For several years, reports have been made about the crisis for Baltic herring and this year is no exception. We have had to make enormous adjustments over the years to survive, says Jan Söderström, owner of Oskar's surströmming.

Bleak prognosis for surströmming – also this year

Zelensky's strong support is being eroded

When Ukraine stood up to the Russian large-scale invasion, the support for Volodymyr Zelenskyj was rock-solid. When the country has become more pressured, it has affected its president.

Zelensky's strong support is being eroded

EU signs lithium agreement with Serbia

EU has signed an agreement with Serbia on deliveries of the strongly demanded metal lithium, which is used, among other things, in electric vehicle batteries and mobile phones. Lithium is seen by the EU as an important piece in the green transition and with the agreement with Serbia, hopes are that it will be possible to further reduce dependence on China.

EU signs lithium agreement with Serbia

Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as Commission President and can take a holiday – throughout the entire weekend. Then the work begins to piece together people and assignments to fulfill all the new promises.

Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

Battle over wolves in Europe

The wolf is back in Europe – and creates controversies and strife between wolf opponents and nature conservationists. The pack has grown significantly in recent years and demands for hunting have increased.

Battle over wolves in Europe

Heatwave worsens electricity crisis in Ukraine

Russia's targeted attacks on Ukraine's power grid cripple the country during heatwaves and long, daily power outages. Now, concern is growing ahead of winter.

Heatwave worsens electricity crisis in Ukraine

Next Five-Year Plan in the EU: Police, Trains, and Oceans

Everything from less bureaucracy to more police and simpler train journeys is promised in Ursula von der Leyen's plans for the EU Commission until 2029. .

Next Five-Year Plan in the EU: Police, Trains, and Oceans

Kristersson Congratulates von der Leyen

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on five new years as the Commission's President. In a statement, he writes that "her leadership contributes to stability in an uncertain time" and that he looks forward to continued cooperation "for support to Ukraine, for increased competitiveness and for the green transition".

Kristersson Congratulates von der Leyen

Report: Brexit preparations compromised covid preparedness

The preparations for the UK's exit from the EU contributed to a lack of preparedness for a global pandemic, shows an investigation into the British government's handling of the covid-19 pandemic. .

Report: Brexit preparations compromised covid preparedness

The Government Must Distance Itself from Orbán

The government must take a harder stance against Hungary's Viktor Orbán in the EU, according to the Social Democrats. Sweden should take the initiative for a statement where one sharply distances oneself from Orbán's behavior, says Morgan Johansson (S).

The Government Must Distance Itself from Orbán

MP thrown out – wants to drive out demons

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has the support of many in the European Parliament. But not from everyone.

MP thrown out – wants to drive out demons

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to restore the relationship with the EU during a top meeting with a number of European leaders outside Oxford. .

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

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