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Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas backs Ukraine "as long as it's needed"

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas backs Ukraine "as long as it's needed"

Tue 12 Nov 2024 11:48 CET

Must improve – households need to sort more

Must improve – households need to sort more

Tue 12 Nov 2024 10:28 CET

Households must get better at sorting more waste and municipalities must ensure that it becomes easier to recycle and reuse. I am convinced that Sweden can be better than we are now, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari

EU appeal: Support the military with regional aid

EU appeal: Support the military with regional aid

Tue 12 Nov 2024 10:09 CET

Use regional support as defense support, the EU Commission urges member states. More flexible rules could provide billions for military infrastructure

Countries agree on UN rules for emission rights

Countries agree on UN rules for emission rights

Mon 11 Nov 2024 20:30 CET

At the climate summit COP29 in Azerbaijan, nearly 200 countries have agreed on new UN rules, which can be crucial for the trade in emission rights between states.

EU and Norway agree on cod quota at Svalbard

EU and Norway agree on cod quota at Svalbard

Mon 11 Nov 2024 16:17 CET

Norway and the EU are in agreement on a distribution of cod fishing quotas in the Svalbard region.

Good COP or bad COP? Get a grip on the climate conference

Good COP or bad COP? Get a grip on the climate conference

Mon 11 Nov 2024 06:01 CET

Now the UN's climate meeting COP29 is being launched in Baku in Azerbaijan. Here are some of the things to keep track of

Chief Negotiator: It Can Get Messy at the Climate Meeting

Chief Negotiator: It Can Get Messy at the Climate Meeting

Mon 11 Nov 2024 06:00 CET

The economy will be the toughest nut to crack at the climate summit COP29 in Azerbaijan. That's what Mattias Frumerie, Sweden's chief negotiator for the sixth time, believes

The German Government Crisis in Five Points

The German Government Crisis in Five Points

Sat 9 Nov 2024 07:28 CET

Just as everyone is talking about Europe having to step forward and take greater responsibility after Donald Trump's election victory, a crisis is raging in the EU's most important country. So what happens now? Here is the German government crisis in five points

France considers new sanctions against settlers

France considers new sanctions against settlers

Thu 7 Nov 2024 20:52 CET

France is considering new sanctions against individuals who enable the expansion of Israeli settlements on the occupied West Bank, says France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot during a visit to the area.

Social Democrats' demands on Kristersson: EU plan for Ukraine support

Social Democrats' demands on Kristersson: EU plan for Ukraine support

Thu 7 Nov 2024 11:05 CET

The Social Democratic Party's leader Magdalena Andersson urges Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) to push for an EU plan to secure support for Ukraine at the EU summit.

The demand to Georgia: Investigate election fraud

The demand to Georgia: Investigate election fraud

Thu 7 Nov 2024 08:46 CET

Change course, urge the leaders from Germany, France, and Poland in a joint statement to Georgia after the disputed parliamentary election.

The Minister on Trump: The EU can fill the gap

The Minister on Trump: The EU can fill the gap

Wed 6 Nov 2024 11:29 CET

If a Trump-led USA chooses to scrap its international climate work, the EU can take on a leadership role. This is stated by Sweden's Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals)

The announcement: Roswall approved as EU Commissioner

The announcement: Roswall approved as EU Commissioner

Wed 6 Nov 2024 09:03 CET

After a shaky committee hearing on Tuesday evening, Jessika Roswall had to wait for a decision from the EU Parliament. But now she has been approved

EU leaders approved on a rolling basis

EU leaders approved on a rolling basis

Tue 5 Nov 2024 16:39 CET

EU Approves More Modern VAT Rules

EU Approves More Modern VAT Rules

Tue 5 Nov 2024 14:07 CET

The Minister of Finance is worried about trade

The Minister of Finance is worried about trade

Tue 5 Nov 2024 10:02 CET

EU countries are worried about increased American protectionism, regardless of whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the presidential election in the USA.

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

Mon 4 Nov 2024 15:23 CET

A veteran and a beginner are initiating when the next EU Commission is now being scrutinized in Brussels. Already on Tuesday, it's time for Swedish Jessika Roswall

Europe-friendly President Declares Victory in Moldova

Europe-friendly President Declares Victory in Moldova

Sun 3 Nov 2024 08:17 CET

Europe-friendly Maia Sandu declares herself the winner in Moldova's presidential election. With nearly 99 percent of the votes counted, she has surpassed the pro-Russian candidate Aleksandr Stoianoglo

Ban on Cod Fishing in the West Sea

Ban on Cod Fishing in the West Sea

Thu 31 Oct 2024 21:07 CET

The EU investigates Temu – suspects illegal goods

The EU investigates Temu – suspects illegal goods

Thu 31 Oct 2024 12:18 CET

Investigation: Swedish antennas ended up in Russia

Investigation: Swedish antennas ended up in Russia

Thu 31 Oct 2024 10:51 CET

Swedish-made satellite antennas have been exported to Russia via Turkey – despite prevailing export restrictions. This is reported by the newspaper Dagens Arbete, which has examined Russian customs data

Ambassador summoned after Kristersson's criticism

Ambassador summoned after Kristersson's criticism

Wed 30 Oct 2024 15:21 CET

Sweden's ambassador in Budapest was summoned to the Hungarian Foreign Ministry after Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) criticized a statement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. I have no opinion, says Kristersson

Georgian Investigation of Disputed Election

Georgian Investigation of Disputed Election

Wed 30 Oct 2024 10:21 CET

Georgia's prosecution authority is launching a formal investigation into suspected irregularities in connection with the weekend's disputed election.

China "does not accept" the EU's new electric car tariffs

China "does not accept" the EU's new electric car tariffs

Wed 30 Oct 2024 05:45 CET

Beijing "does not accept" the tariffs that the EU will impose on imports of electric vehicles from China as of Thursday.