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Zelensky invited to top meeting

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj will once again be present when the EU countries' heads of state and government hold a summit. Council President António Costa has invited Zelenskyj to the meeting in Brussels next week "to discuss the latest developments with us", writes Costa in his invitation to the EU leaders.

Zelensky invited to top meeting

Expert: Threatening Trade War Could Lead to "Serious Situation"

The stock exchange is fumbling in the dark ahead of the threat of punitive tariffs between the EU and the USA, says Robert Bergqvist, senior economist at SEB. In a trade war, there are no winners.

Expert: Threatening Trade War Could Lead to "Serious Situation"

Weapons and Money – This is How Europe Can Respond to Trump

Europe is shaken but not paralyzed by the US's U-turn in relation to Russia and Ukraine. Here are five measures that are now being intensively discussed simultaneously as the UK's Prime Minister visits Washington.

Weapons and Money – This is How Europe Can Respond to Trump

Trump: The Deal with Ukraine Will Make Us Rich

USA's President Donald Trump says ahead of his first government meeting on Wednesday that the much-talked-about agreement with Ukraine on natural resources will bring USA "great wealth". He also says that Ukraine "can forget" about joining Nato – and claims that the EU "was founded to mess with USA".

Trump: The Deal with Ukraine Will Make Us Rich

A Multi-Billion Fund to Save Industry

Europe's industry is to be transformed with billions from the emissions trading and guarantees for cheaper energy, hopes the EU Commission. And simpler rules are to give small businesses better growth.

A Multi-Billion Fund to Save Industry

The EU Chief: I Support Trump's Plan

The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports President Donald Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine – but only with robust security guarantees for the country. .

The EU Chief: I Support Trump's Plan

Extra Top Meeting After Macron's US Trip

An extra EU summit has been called for March 6. But already tomorrow, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and his colleagues will meet each other – albeit only digitally.

Extra Top Meeting After Macron's US Trip

Telia sells TV4 to Schibsted

Partially state-owned Telia is selling its TV and media operations to Schibsted Media. Previously loss-ridden TV4 is the major part.

Telia sells TV4 to Schibsted

Kristersson on the Kyiv Meeting: A Fateful Atmosphere

European leaders, including Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M), are meeting in Kyiv when exactly three years of war have unfolded in Ukraine – and when question marks are simultaneously becoming more and more numerous around the country's path to peace. There is a somewhat ominous atmosphere, says Kristersson about Monday's meeting.

Kristersson on the Kyiv Meeting: A Fateful Atmosphere

Cautious and sensitive when the EU met Israel

Caution dominated when the EU and Israel met at the foreign minister level in Brussels. Criticism is heard – but primarily from the outside.

Cautious and sensitive when the EU met Israel

The EU lifts sanctions against Syria

The EU countries are lifting most of their sanctions against Syria, in the hope of a positive political development after the fall of the Assad regime. .

The EU lifts sanctions against Syria

The EU's Foreign Affairs Chief to the USA

After a month of strained relations across the Atlantic, the EU's Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas is traveling to the USA on Tuesday to meet with Foreign Minister Marco Rubio. > It's good that we have as many meetings as possible with the new leadership.

The EU's Foreign Affairs Chief to the USA

The North presses on: Cough up money for Ukraine

With symbolic air raid sirens, a minute of silence, and new sanctions against Russia, EU countries honor the victims of the war in Ukraine. More support is to be urgently discussed next week.

The North presses on: Cough up money for Ukraine

Orbán rejects Ukrainian EU membership

Ukraine should not be allowed to become a member of the EU, if Hungary gets to decide. This was announced by the country's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his annual speech to the nation.

Orbán rejects Ukrainian EU membership

Reports: Europe's Ukraine Package Can Grow

The EU is preparing a larger military support package from Europe to Ukraine than what was on the table just days ago, according to the political website Politico. It is now reported to be at least 20 billion euros, over 220 billion kronor.

Reports: Europe's Ukraine Package Can Grow

EU on the cables: "A weapon against us"

Better surveillance, faster repairs, and tougher action against those responsible are included when the EU Commission launches an action plan against cable crimes at sea. .

EU on the cables: "A weapon against us"

Finland Prepares to Strengthen Its Defense

Finland's defense capability is to be strengthened due to the threat from Russia, according to Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. He is also urging other EU countries to increase their defense spending.

Finland Prepares to Strengthen Its Defense

Stricter requirements on imports – EU's response to farmer protests

Imported goods should not be given a competitive advantage by being produced with less ambitious environmental requirements than in the EU. .

Stricter requirements on imports – EU's response to farmer protests

Kristersson: Not Certain Russia Wants to Negotiate

Don't draw too large conclusions from Russia's talks with the USA about Ukraine, notes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). It is not obvious that Russia wants peace negotiations, he says.

Kristersson: Not Certain Russia Wants to Negotiate

In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin

The EU is defying the USA's new soft stance towards Russia – at least when it comes to sanctions. A 16th sanctions package is said to be ready, just in time for the three-year anniversary of the renewed attack on Ukraine.

In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin

Trump blames Ukraine for the outbreak of war

Donald Trump expresses that Ukraine bears the guilt for Russia's invasion of the country. You should never have started this, says the US President, after his government has met Russia halfway at the negotiating table.

Trump blames Ukraine for the outbreak of war

Hour of Fate for Shocked Europe

Panic looms when a slow-moving and divided Europe tries to handle the US's negotiations with Russia about the war in Ukraine. The EU and Nato can both be broken and strengthened.

Hour of Fate for Shocked Europe

EU Plans Large Ukraine Support

EU countries are preparing a new large military aid package to Ukraine, worth at least 6 billion euros, equivalent to 67 billion kronor. It reports Politico.

EU Plans Large Ukraine Support

Putin may open up for talks with Zelenskyj

Ukraine has every right to join the EU – but not in military alliances, the Kremlin emphasizes as the first talks with the USA begin. With several caveats, President Vladimir Putin is also said to be willing to negotiate with Ukraine's counterpart, "if necessary".

Putin may open up for talks with Zelenskyj