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Fishing dispute with Russia – and Norway

Fishing dispute with Russia – and Norway

Russian fishing in the Baltic Sea sparks anger in the EU. Stop the bloody imports, Lithuania urges

EU gold over Hezbollah threat

EU gold over Hezbollah threat

Hezbollah threat that even Cyprus could be drawn into the Middle East conflict sparks concern and anger in the EU. Unacceptable, fumes Greece

EU warning to Georgia: The door may be closed

EU warning to Georgia: The door may be closed

EU tightens tone on App Store regulations

EU tightens tone on App Store regulations

Fire-ravaged Greece makes a major investment ahead of a hot summer

Fire-ravaged Greece makes a major investment ahead of a hot summer

When the wildfires raged in the Mediterranean countries last summer, Greece was particularly vulnerable. At the same time, criticism has been pouring in from the Greek opposition about the country not being prepared for the fire inferno

Farage sparks new Putin row

Farage sparks new Putin row

Nigel Farage has faced strong criticism following a television interview on Friday evening. However, despite the storm he has created, the British right-wing populist is standing by his claim that the EU and Nato provoked the war in Ukraine

The battle for the ozone layer "a major global success"

The battle for the ozone layer "a major global success"

It is sometimes described as the crisis that the world's countries actually managed to solve. Now, researchers have discovered a decline in the levels of the harmful gases that break down the ozone layer earlier than expected

Slovakia approves controversial public service plan

Slovakia approves controversial public service plan

The Slovak parliament has voted to approve a government plan to replace the country's public service. Critics say it will lead to the government taking full control over the channels

How will you be affected by the EU's "chat control" internet surveillance law?

How will you be affected by the EU's "chat control" internet surveillance law?

The Swedish government has said yes. Now the EU's notorious internet surveillance law "chat control" will be discussed in the EU

EU cracks down on Russian gas and shadow fleet

EU cracks down on Russian gas and shadow fleet

Measures against Russian liquefied natural gas are included as EU countries have finally agreed on their 14th sanctions package against Russia. Also, the "shadow fleet" used to circumvent previous sanctions is affected

No Decision on "Chat Control" in EU

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No Decision on "Chat Control" in EU

The disagreement in the EU persists regarding the proposal on online abuse material. The question was removed at the last minute from Thursday's ambassador meeting in Brussels

EU warns of deficits in Italy and France

EU warns of deficits in Italy and France

Seven EU countries – including both France and Italy – risk fines for breaching the EU's budget rules. However, a return to the austerity policies of the 2010s is not promised

The Government is pushing ahead with revised "online communication monitoring"

The Government is pushing ahead with revised "online communication monitoring"

The Government is backing the controversial EU proposal known as "chat control", aimed at preventing abuse against children. The proposal is now receiving broad support among Swedish parties – after the content has been revised

Estonia jails Russian professor for spying

Estonia jails Russian professor for spying

A Russian professor at Estonia's most prestigious university has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison, accused of spying on behalf of Russia.

Trump's catchphrase as Hungary takes over EU presidency

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Trump's catchphrase as Hungary takes over EU presidency

The catchphrase is borrowed from Donald Trump as Hungary takes over the presidency of the EU's Council of Ministers from 1 July. The main slogan becomes "Make Europe great again" – Make Europe great again

Your dinner - the climate's blind spot

Your dinner - the climate's blind spot

What we eat, how we live and how we travel affects the climate. But the emissions that can be linked to our consumption often go under the radar in statistics and climate work

Floderus's Dad: "The Nightmare is Finally Over"

Floderus's Dad: "The Nightmare is Finally Over"

New Nature Conservation Law Sparks Concern

New Nature Conservation Law Sparks Concern

The new nature restoration law is stirring emotions. At the Forest Industries and Farmers' National Association (LRF), there is great concern about how Sweden chooses to implement the law

Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs

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Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs

EU countries are still not in agreement about five more years with Ursula von der Leyen as chair of the EU Commission. The decision is delayed until at least next week since leaders at the EU's top meeting wanted more involvement – or a larger share of the cake

WWF: A major victory for nature

WWF: A major victory for nature

That the debated nature restoration law has now been approved in the EU is seen by the World Wildlife Fund WWF as "a great victory for nature". In Sweden, it will be crucial for example for meadows and endangered species, according to an expert

Georgia writes European Championship history: "Partied all night"

Georgia writes European Championship history: "Partied all night"

Georgia is the European Championship's only debutant. A historic success after many dismal football years

Heat and starvation wages behind wines sold in Sweden

Heat and starvation wages behind wines sold in Sweden

They are sold at the Systembolaget and may end up in a glass near you this summer. But the production chain is marred by discrimination, threats of violence and poor working conditions, a review of several vineyards in South Africa reveals

Iran Expert: Sweden Has Played Its Cards

Iran Expert: Sweden Has Played Its Cards

A win for the Iranian regime and a defeat for Swedish diplomacy. So comments Arvin Khoshnood, Iran expert affiliated with Lund University, on the prisoner exchange

Prisoners and Engine Drivers - Here Are the Newly Elected to the EU

Prisoners and Engine Drivers - Here Are the Newly Elected to the EU

A newly released activist, a retired butcher, and four Finnish ex-ministers. All are part of the group of newcomers in the EU Parliament