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EU Faces Delays on Climate Goals Before Upcoming Meeting

EU Faces Delays on Climate Goals Before Upcoming Meeting

Tue 21 Oct 2025 11:03 CEST

Demands for reduced climate ambitions are delaying both EU sanctions against Russia and unity ahead of the upcoming climate meeting.

Social Democrats Call for Ban on Russian Investments and Tourist Visas

Social Democrats Call for Ban on Russian Investments and Tourist Visas

Tue 21 Oct 2025 10:27 CEST

The Social Democrats want to see a law with a general ban on Russian real estate purchases and investments in Sweden. And the government should in the EU work for a ban on visas for Russian tourists

Bulgaria May Allow Putin's Flight Over NATO Airspace for Trump Summit

Bulgaria May Allow Putin's Flight Over NATO Airspace for Trump Summit

Tue 21 Oct 2025 09:19 CEST

Russia's president Vladimir Putin may be allowed to fly over the NATO and EU country Bulgaria to get to a potential summit with the USA's Donald Trump.

Sweden Aligns Climate Goals with EU for More Effective Policy

Sweden Aligns Climate Goals with EU for More Effective Policy

Mon 20 Oct 2025 17:11 CEST

The Environmental Objective Committee is in agreement. The Riksdag parties have reached an agreement to adapt Swedish climate policy to the EU's regulatory framework

EU Maintains Sanction Threat Against Israel Over Gaza Situation

EU Maintains Sanction Threat Against Israel Over Gaza Situation

Mon 20 Oct 2025 15:42 CEST

EU is lying low – but still does not release its proposals for sanctions against Israel regarding the situation in Gaza.

EU Plans Tougher Measures on Russian Shadow Fleet

EU Plans Tougher Measures on Russian Shadow Fleet

Mon 20 Oct 2025 14:17 CEST

EU warns of tougher measures and more seizures of the Russian shadow fleet.

EU Agrees to Phase Out Russian Gas by 2028

EU Agrees to Phase Out Russian Gas by 2028

Mon 20 Oct 2025 10:19 CEST

Russian gas should be stopped from the EU by 2028 at the latest, if the EU's member countries get what they want. High time, says Minister for Energy and Trade Ebba Busch (KD)

Shipping Climate Agreement Negotiations Paused Amid US Pressure

Shipping Climate Agreement Negotiations Paused Amid US Pressure

Sat 18 Oct 2025 13:07 CEST

Heat from USA put pause for negotiations in London on a historic climate agreement for shipping on Friday. According to Fredrik Larsson at Swedish shipping, however, the outcome was the best of several bad alternatives

Climate Agreement Talks for Shipping Postponed After US Sanctions Threat

Climate Agreement Talks for Shipping Postponed After US Sanctions Threat

Fri 17 Oct 2025 16:57 CEST

The negotiations in London on a historic climate agreement for shipping have collapsed. Ahead of the meeting, the USA has threatened with sanctions against countries that vote yes to the proposal for a new global carbon dioxide tax

Hungary Prepares for Trump-Putin Meeting Despite ICC Obligations

Hungary Prepares for Trump-Putin Meeting Despite ICC Obligations

Fri 17 Oct 2025 11:10 CEST

Preparations for the "peace meeting" are underway, says Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The move comes after US President Donald Trump announced that he will meet his Russian counterpart in Hungary – a country bound to arrest Vladimir Putin if he sets foot there

North Korean Cluster Ammunition Found in Russian Drones in Ukraine

North Korean Cluster Ammunition Found in Russian Drones in Ukraine

Fri 17 Oct 2025 08:21 CEST

Russia is equipping its drones with cluster ammunition from North Korea, shows a report according to The New York Times.

EU Pushes for Stricter Social Media Age Limits

EU Pushes for Stricter Social Media Age Limits

Fri 17 Oct 2025 04:20 CEST

The demands are increasing in the EU to tighten the age limit for social media.

EU Reaffirms Commitment to Paris Climate Agreement

EU Reaffirms Commitment to Paris Climate Agreement

Thu 16 Oct 2025 15:05 CEST

The EU Commission promises to stand up for the climate agreement from Paris in a new "vision" for climate and energy.

EU Defense Plan Targets Drone Defense by 2027

EU Defense Plan Targets Drone Defense by 2027

Thu 16 Oct 2025 13:41 CEST

Four projects including drone defense are included in the EU Commission's new defense plan. However, uncertainties remain about who will actually do what

Volvo Cars Stock Surges as US Ban Concerns Diminish

Volvo Cars Stock Surges as US Ban Concerns Diminish

Thu 16 Oct 2025 11:17 CEST

Small investor favorite Volvo Cars is soaring on the Stockholm stock exchange. This after major bank SEB has changed its stance on the stock and, among other things, assesses that there will not be a ban on Volvo cars in the USA

Charlie Kirk Not Selected as Finalist for EU Sakharov Prize

Charlie Kirk Not Selected as Finalist for EU Sakharov Prize

Thu 16 Oct 2025 10:34 CEST

The murdered US debater Charlie Kirk will not be one of the final candidates for the EU Parliament's finest human rights prize.

Germany Pushes to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Loans

Germany Pushes to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Loans

Thu 16 Oct 2025 10:17 CEST

Germany is increasing the pressure for frozen Russian assets to be used for multi-billion loans to Ukraine.

Sweden and NATO Urge EU to Avoid Duplication in Defense Efforts

Sweden and NATO Urge EU to Avoid Duplication in Defense Efforts

Wed 15 Oct 2025 19:08 CEST

EU and Nato must avoid duplication of work on drones and air defense, urge Sweden and other Nato countries.

Investigation into EU Parliament Brawl Involving Teodorescu Måwe Closed

Investigation into EU Parliament Brawl Involving Teodorescu Måwe Closed

Wed 15 Oct 2025 13:13 CEST

EU Seeks Public Input on Public Service Rules

EU Seeks Public Input on Public Service Rules

Wed 15 Oct 2025 11:59 CEST

The EU Commission wants to have opinions on its public service rules.

Tele2 Fined 12 Million Kronor for EU Data Protection Breach

Tele2 Fined 12 Million Kronor for EU Data Protection Breach

Wed 15 Oct 2025 11:53 CEST

EU Fines Gucci, Chloé, Loewe for Competition Rule Breaches

EU Fines Gucci, Chloé, Loewe for Competition Rule Breaches

Tue 14 Oct 2025 12:01 CEST

The EU Commission fines the luxury brands Gucci, Chloé and Loewe for breach of competition rules.

EU Sanctions on Israel Likely Paused After Gaza Peace Deal

EU Sanctions on Israel Likely Paused After Gaza Peace Deal

Tue 14 Oct 2025 11:36 CEST

EU's proposed sanctions against Israel are expected to be put on ice after the peace agreement regarding Gaza.

Sweden Urges EU to Plan Returns of Asylum Seekers to Afghanistan

Sweden Urges EU to Plan Returns of Asylum Seekers to Afghanistan

Tue 14 Oct 2025 10:59 CEST

Sweden wants the EU Commission to develop a plan to send more people without grounds for asylum to Afghanistan.