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Slovakia approves controversial public service plan

Slovakia approves controversial public service plan

Thu 20 Jun 2024 22:07 CEST

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?

Thu 20 Jun 2024 14:48 CEST

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

Thu 20 Jun 2024 09:58 CEST

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

Thu 20 Jun 2024 05:30 CEST

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

Wed 19 Jun 2024 11:38 CEST

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"

Tue 18 Jun 2024 19:01 CEST

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

Tue 18 Jun 2024 15:14 CEST

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

Tue 18 Jun 2024 14:29 CEST

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

Tue 18 Jun 2024 07:00 CEST

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"

Mon 17 Jun 2024 19:24 CEST

New Nature Conservation Law Sparks Concern

New Nature Conservation Law Sparks Concern

Mon 17 Jun 2024 16:35 CEST

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

Mon 17 Jun 2024 13:18 CEST

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

Mon 17 Jun 2024 12:20 CEST

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"

Mon 17 Jun 2024 11:27 CEST

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

Mon 17 Jun 2024 06:01 CEST

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

Sat 15 Jun 2024 14:17 CEST

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

Sat 15 Jun 2024 06:00 CEST

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

Ukraine and Moldova closer to EU talks

Ukraine and Moldova closer to EU talks

Fri 14 Jun 2024 21:16 CEST

Ukraine and Moldova will begin membership negotiations with the EU on 25 June.

USA labels Nordic Resistance Movement as a terrorist organisation

USA labels Nordic Resistance Movement as a terrorist organisation

Fri 14 Jun 2024 20:54 CEST

USA's Foreign Department has blacklisted the Nazi organisation Nordic Resistance Movement (NMR). Three high-ranking individuals in the organisation are also classified as "global terrorists"

Kristersson: EU top jobs should be filled quickly

Kristersson: EU top jobs should be filled quickly

Fri 14 Jun 2024 16:26 CEST

Super Mario lifts Sweden as a role model

Super Mario lifts Sweden as a role model

Fri 14 Jun 2024 12:33 CEST

Former ECB chief, Italian top politician Mario Draghi, praises Sweden. He highlights the Nordic country's largest nation as a role model when it comes to combining high productivity with a safety net for the poor

Left the Georgian Dream: "I no longer recognize them"

Left the Georgian Dream: "I no longer recognize them"

Fri 14 Jun 2024 07:34 CEST

Dimitri Tskitisjvili left Georgia's disputed ruling party in 2019. Today, he sees his former party colleagues' grip on power tightening – at the expense of the dream of EU and a living civil society

EU and Nato: Limit Russian Freedom of Movement

EU and Nato: Limit Russian Freedom of Movement

Thu 13 Jun 2024 11:38 CEST

Billion Fine for Hungary's Asylum Policy – Orbán Fumes

Billion Fine for Hungary's Asylum Policy – Orbán Fumes

Thu 13 Jun 2024 10:21 CEST

The EU court imposes fines in the billions to Hungary for "deliberately circumventing" EU asylum laws. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán rages against the decision – and vows not to give in to the EU's "blackmail"