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Tate allowed to leave Romania but must stay within the EU

Tate allowed to leave Romania but must stay within the EU

Fri 5 Jul 2024 16:21 CEST

Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required

Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required

Fri 5 Jul 2024 11:37 CEST

Ukraine must abandon four regions for peace to be possible, was the message from Vladimir Putin to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Orbán's visit to Moscow is heavily criticized by his fellow leaders in the EU

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

Fri 5 Jul 2024 10:37 CEST

Keir Starmer receives congratulations from colleagues around the world after his landslide victory in Britain's election.

Farage Enters Parliament for the First Time

Farage Enters Parliament for the First Time

Fri 5 Jul 2024 07:36 CEST

Eighth time lucky. Controversial Nigel Farage, the Brexit profile who leads the right-wing populist Reform Party, has for the first time been elected to parliament

The Government: Stop to Russian Gas - but Unclear When

The Government: Stop to Russian Gas - but Unclear When

Thu 4 Jul 2024 11:54 CEST

New sanctions against Russia are intended to stop Russian fossil gas from reaching Sweden. But how long it will take before it really happens is unclear

So high are the tariffs against Chinese electric cars

So high are the tariffs against Chinese electric cars

Thu 4 Jul 2024 11:20 CEST

The EU is now punishing Chinese electric car manufacturers with punitive tariffs. Among those affected to the greatest extent are giants BYD and Geely, the owner of Volvo

Far-right Hug of Death – Who Will Take Whom?

Far-right Hug of Death – Who Will Take Whom?

Wed 3 Jul 2024 13:59 CEST

National gathering has power in sight in France – but is keeping a low profile about who they think will sit with in the EU parliament. A brutal scramble is underway among the parties as the far-right forms itself after the EU election

EU gives green light to Lufthansa's ITA purchase

EU gives green light to Lufthansa's ITA purchase

Wed 3 Jul 2024 13:15 CEST

The German airline Lufthansa has received clearance from the EU Commission for its investment in the state-controlled Italian airline ITA Airways of 325 million euros (equivalent to 3. 7 billion kronor)

German promise of compensation to Polish war victims

German promise of compensation to Polish war victims

Tue 2 Jul 2024 20:27 CEST

Germany will compensate still living victims of the Nazi occupation of Poland during World War II. Germany is aware of its guilt and its responsibility for the millions who fell victim to the occupation, said Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a visit to Warsaw

Zelensky to Orbán: We need a just peace

Zelensky to Orbán: We need a just peace

Tue 2 Jul 2024 02:04 CEST

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj emphasizes that his war-torn country needs a "just peace", during a meeting with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Latvia allows same-sex partnerships

Latvia allows same-sex partnerships

Mon 1 Jul 2024 21:15 CEST

Same-sex couples in Latvia are now allowed to register partnerships – according to a law that came into force on Monday. It is the first time that same-sex couples are recognized legally in the country

Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU

Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU

Mon 1 Jul 2024 06:02 CEST

With guiding principles from Donald Trump, Europe is to be "made great again" when Hungary takes over the baton as presidency of the EU Council of Ministers. But is it six months of confrontation or compromise that await under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán? The uncertainty is great

Orban wants to create a new party group in the EU Parliament

Orban wants to create a new party group in the EU Parliament

Sun 30 Jun 2024 11:12 CEST

Fateful week awaits in France

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Fateful week awaits in France

Sun 30 Jun 2024 08:01 CEST

Far-right or left-wing? A divided and dissatisfied France chooses a path – which will have major consequences for all of Europe.

New sanctions against Belarus

New sanctions against Belarus

Sat 29 Jun 2024 12:54 CEST

EU imposes sanctions on Hamas financiers

EU imposes sanctions on Hamas financiers

Fri 28 Jun 2024 21:56 CEST

Hunt for Votes in the EU - This is What Happens Now

Hunt for Votes in the EU - This is What Happens Now

Fri 28 Jun 2024 14:23 CEST

The EU leaders have backed Ursula von der Leyen as the chair of the EU Commission. Now she must also convince the EU Parliament

Stop for Georgia on the road to EU membership

Stop for Georgia on the road to EU membership

Fri 28 Jun 2024 11:57 CEST

As it looks now, Georgia will not be able to continue on the path towards EU membership, announce the EU countries' leaders.

Pesticides and chemicals in Swedish bathing water

Pesticides and chemicals in Swedish bathing water

Thu 27 Jun 2024 21:03 CEST

With the bathing season in full swing, we happily throw ourselves into lakes and seas. Now, the industry organization Svenskt Vatten is warning about high levels of p-pill residues and environmentally hazardous pharmaceutical chemicals in the water

Gets 112 million from oligarch after European Championship success

Gets 112 million from oligarch after European Championship success

Thu 27 Jun 2024 17:04 CEST

Georgia's men's national football team will receive approximately 112 million kronor from oligarch Bidzina Ivanisjvili after the historic advancement to the round of 16 in the European Championship in Germany. If they pull off an upset against Spain on Sunday, the team is promised even more money

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

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EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

Thu 27 Jun 2024 13:42 CEST

EU leaders are in agreement on the top trio that will lead the EU's work over the next five years. The decision was made despite resistance from both Italy and Hungary

Zelensky praises EU negotiations: "Historic"

Zelensky praises EU negotiations: "Historic"

Thu 27 Jun 2024 12:52 CEST

"A historic step forward", notes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on his Brussels visit after the start of negotiations with the EU last week. New security agreements are to guarantee long-term support

Sweden risks being left behind in the battle for top EU jobs

Sweden risks being left behind in the battle for top EU jobs

Thu 27 Jun 2024 05:45 CEST

Campaign about the future post in the EU commission is in full swing

EU Approves Swedish Support for Green Steel

EU Approves Swedish Support for Green Steel

Wed 26 Jun 2024 17:16 CEST