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China wants to continue negotiating car tariffs

China's Ministry of Commerce states that it wants to continue negotiating with the EU on tariffs on Chinese electric cars of up to 35 percent, which were introduced last week. So far, no agreement is in place, according to the ministry, which urges the EU to send a technical delegation to China to take the negotiations further.

China wants to continue negotiating car tariffs

Fear of China's Response: "Bad for Sweden"

The EU Commission's announcement to impose tariffs on Chinese electric cars has prompted China to threaten with its own tariffs on European export goods. The development worries Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M).

Fear of China's Response: "Bad for Sweden"

Ukrainian journalist dies in Russian captivity

Ukraine is launching an investigation into suspected war crimes following reports that a Ukrainian journalist has died in Russian captivity. .

Ukrainian journalist dies in Russian captivity

Criticism of EU for Turkish deportations

The EU Commission is accused of contributing to and turning a blind eye to deportations of, among others, Syrians and Afghans from Turkey. In a report from the journalist collaboration Lighthouse on Friday, in cooperation with several heavyweight newspapers and news sites in Europe, it is testified that the deportations take place without protests from the EU, despite warnings from several quarters.

Criticism of EU for Turkish deportations

Streams about "chat control": Must take time

After more than two years, EU countries still cannot agree on the disputed proposal to combat child abuse on the internet. Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) is not giving up yet.

Streams about "chat control": Must take time

First Hurdle Cleared for Roswall in EU

All 26 nominated new EU commissioners are approved in the initial review conducted by the EU Parliament's legal committee. "Green light", writes the committee on X, after examining the declarations regarding ownership and potential conflicts of interest that the nominees themselves have reported.

First Hurdle Cleared for Roswall in EU

EU Auditors: Budget Errors Increase

The error level in the EU budget's expenditures is increasing, according to the report on last year's accounts from the EU's Court of Auditors. .

EU Auditors: Budget Errors Increase

Russian attempts to influence elections are condemned

The EU Parliament condemns Russian attempts to influence upcoming elections in Moldova and demands more sanctions against individuals who "undermine" the country's independence. A resolution was passed with 508 yes-votes against 53 no-votes and 104 abstentions in Strasbourg on Wednesday, where Russia is accused, among other things, of having spent over one billion Swedish kronor to get Moldovans to vote against further rapprochement with the EU when the country holds presidential elections and a referendum on October 20.

Russian attempts to influence elections are condemned

Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is met with harsh words and scathing criticism in the EU Parliament. Left-wing lies and political propaganda, he counters himself.

Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

Sanctions System in the EU Against Russian Hybrid Attacks

A new sanctions system is being introduced in the EU to enable sanctions against Russian hybrid attacks. Those responsible will in the future be able to be subject to entry bans in the EU and a freezing of any assets in the EU.

Sanctions System in the EU Against Russian Hybrid Attacks

Two alternatives for Roswall hearing in EU

An evening hearing on November 5 or an afternoon interrogation on November 11. These are the two alternatives for when the intended Swedish EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall (M) will be heard in the EU Parliament.

Two alternatives for Roswall hearing in EU

Orbán is gearing up for a Trump victory – with champagne

The fighting spirit and in good humor, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is ready to clash with the EU Parliament. And he is already loading up for a party bash if Donald Trump wins the election in the USA.

Orbán is gearing up for a Trump victory – with champagne

New A-Tractor Rules on the Horizon

The question of faster A-tractors – but only from 16 years – is now taking a step into the goal, as final negotiations begin between the EU Parliament and EU member states on updated driver's license regulations. The Parliament's transport committee voted late on Monday with a large majority in favor of initiating the negotiations.

New A-Tractor Rules on the Horizon

Antigua Removed from Paradise List

The West Indian island state of Antigua and Barbuda is being removed from the EU's list of tax havens – the countries that are not considered cooperative in tax matters. Even the South Pacific island states of Fiji and Palau are considered to have taken "promising steps", but will still remain on the list for the time being.

Antigua Removed from Paradise List

Svantesson: Hungary must back down

Hungarian resistance to one of the parts of the EU's next Ukraine support can make the entire support significantly more expensive for Europe. Depressing, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Svantesson: Hungary must back down

Portugal opposes Swedish farm sales

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.

Portugal opposes Swedish farm sales

Greta Thunberg Detained During Protest in Brussels

The climate activist Greta Thunberg has been detained during a protest in Belgium's capital Brussels. About 150 activists blocked a street in central Brussels on Saturday.

Greta Thunberg Detained During Protest in Brussels

EU approval of gender change across borders

A EU country must approve the change for a person who has changed gender and name in another EU country, states the EU court in a recent ruling. "A member state's refusal to recognize a legal change of gender identity in another member state hinders the right to reside and move freely", it says in Friday's ruling.

EU approval of gender change across borders

More Expensive Electric Cars – but Unclear by How Much

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.

More Expensive Electric Cars – but Unclear by How Much

Fake Passports – Sentenced to Prison

After the discovery that fake passports had been manufactured with the help of police equipment in Norrköping, the verdict against the three individuals who were prosecuted was announced on Friday. A former civilian employee of the police was sentenced to two years and three months in prison for aggravated forgery, data intrusion, and perjury, according to [P4 Östergötland](https://sverigesradio.

Fake Passports – Sentenced to Prison

Truck Regulations Torn Apart: "Bloody Awful"

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).

Truck Regulations Torn Apart: "Bloody Awful"

Power and Money – Now They Are Being Investigated in Brussels

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.

Power and Money – Now They Are Being Investigated in Brussels

The EU takes Hungary to court – again

The EU Commission is once again taking Hungary to the EU Court of Justice – this time for the country's disputed law to combat undue foreign influence. The EU Commission believes, among other things, that the law does not provide sufficient protection for privacy and freedom of expression, information, and association, and that it violates several of the fundamental freedoms of the internal market.

The EU takes Hungary to court – again

The Government Opens Up for More Road Tolls

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

The Government Opens Up for More Road Tolls