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Portugal opposes Swedish farm sales

Portugal opposes Swedish farm sales

Mon 7 Oct 2024 15:11 CEST

Portugal has at the last minute submitted comments on the government's proposal to allow farm sales of alcohol. This means that it will take some time before the bill can get the green light from the EU

Greta Thunberg Detained During Protest in Brussels

Greta Thunberg Detained During Protest in Brussels

Sat 5 Oct 2024 16:35 CEST

EU approval of gender change across borders

EU approval of gender change across borders

Fri 4 Oct 2024 12:42 CEST

More Expensive Electric Cars – but Unclear by How Much

More Expensive Electric Cars – but Unclear by How Much

Fri 4 Oct 2024 11:58 CEST

Some fear a trade war with China when the EU introduces permanent tariffs on Chinese electric cars. How great an impact it will have on the European car market is difficult to say at present, says an analyst

Fake Passports – Sentenced to Prison

Fake Passports – Sentenced to Prison

Fri 4 Oct 2024 11:48 CEST

Truck Regulations Torn Apart: "Bloody Awful"

Truck Regulations Torn Apart: "Bloody Awful"

Fri 4 Oct 2024 10:22 CEST

The requirement for EU trucks to return to their home country every eighth week must be abolished, according to a ruling by the EU Court of Justice. Outrageous, fumes Swedish EU parliamentarian Johan Danielsson (S)

Power and Money – Now They Are Being Investigated in Brussels

Power and Money – Now They Are Being Investigated in Brussels

Fri 4 Oct 2024 05:30 CEST

The audit has been initiated by Jessika Roswall and her intended colleagues in the next EU Commission. In a month, tough committee hearings await – and a political game where no one is safe

The EU takes Hungary to court – again

The EU takes Hungary to court – again

Thu 3 Oct 2024 13:34 CEST

The Government Opens Up for More Road Tolls

The Government Opens Up for More Road Tolls

Thu 3 Oct 2024 13:33 CEST

The Government is open to letting, for example, car drivers participate in financing certain new road projects with road tolls.

The President said no – anti-LGBTQ law is adopted anyway

The President said no – anti-LGBTQ law is adopted anyway

Thu 3 Oct 2024 11:11 CEST

The Speaker of the Georgian Parliament has signed a law that severely restricts LGBTQ rights in the country, despite warnings from the EU. On Wednesday, the country's president refused to sign the bill

Roswall to face EU hearings in November

Roswall to face EU hearings in November

Wed 2 Oct 2024 17:29 CEST

After Criticism: EU Postpones Deforestation Law

After Criticism: EU Postpones Deforestation Law

Wed 2 Oct 2024 14:00 CEST

The pressure from governments, the forestry industry, and developing countries had an effect. Now the EU Commission is postponing its deforestation law

EU Hearing Likely in November

EU Hearing Likely in November

Tue 1 Oct 2024 16:41 CEST

Maria Malmer Stenergard: Very Great Concern for the Escalation

Maria Malmer Stenergard: Very Great Concern for the Escalation

Tue 1 Oct 2024 11:37 CEST

Sweden's government views with "great concern" the military escalation in the Middle East, announces Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) via social media.

Extraordinary EU Meeting on Lebanon

Extraordinary EU Meeting on Lebanon

Mon 30 Sept 2024 10:05 CEST

EU-skeptic may win in Austria

EU-skeptic may win in Austria

Sun 29 Sept 2024 08:10 CEST

A xenophobic marathon runner with close ties to Moscow is storming towards power in Vienna. The far-right party FPÖ appears to be heading for a historic victory in today's Austrian election

The Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence

The Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence

Fri 27 Sept 2024 06:30 CEST

Many who are affected by Northvolt's massive layoffs in Skellefteå may choose to leave the country – and take their expertise with them – when they finish at the factory. I see such a risk, and that's why we're mobilizing now, says Minister for Labour Market and Integration Mats Persson (The Liberals)

Elon Musk Nominated for Human Rights Prize

Elon Musk Nominated for Human Rights Prize

Thu 26 Sept 2024 10:48 CEST

EU approves reduced protection for wolves

EU approves reduced protection for wolves

Wed 25 Sept 2024 12:24 CEST

A clear majority of the EU's member states want to lower the wolf's protection status in Europe. Finally, says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats)

Nordic Initiative: Stricter Requirements for EU Funds

Nordic Initiative: Stricter Requirements for EU Funds

Tue 24 Sept 2024 10:42 CEST

The EU questions China's dairy tariffs

The EU questions China's dairy tariffs

Mon 23 Sept 2024 10:53 CEST

UN Chief: Fearful of "a new Gaza" in Lebanon

UN Chief: Fearful of "a new Gaza" in Lebanon

Sun 22 Sept 2024 17:40 CEST

The world looks on with horror at the escalation of large-scale attacks between Israel and Hezbollah. What worries me is the risk that Lebanon will be transformed into a new Gaza, says UN chief António Guterres at the General Assembly meeting in New York

Crisis meeting about the pressured automotive industry in Germany

Crisis meeting about the pressured automotive industry in Germany

Sat 21 Sept 2024 12:09 CEST

The government in Germany has called an emergency meeting due to the increasingly pressured automotive industry in the country. Ahead of the meeting, however, the governing parties are divided on what to do

The Crisis for Electric Cars - "Rather an Adjustment"

The Crisis for Electric Cars - "Rather an Adjustment"

Sat 21 Sept 2024 10:16 CEST

Declining sales, halted investments, scrapped targets, lowered forecasts, and cutbacks. The electric car industry in Europe is facing headwinds