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The President said no – anti-LGBTQ law is adopted anyway

The Speaker of the Georgian Parliament has signed a law that severely restricts LGBTQ rights in the country, despite warnings from the EU. On Wednesday, the country's president refused to sign the bill.

The President said no – anti-LGBTQ law is adopted anyway

Roswall to face EU hearings in November

The European Parliament's hearings of the nominees for the next EU Commission will be held on November 4-12. "With a mandate from European citizens, EU Parliament members will ask, assess, scrutinize, and vote.

Roswall to face EU hearings in November

After Criticism: EU Postpones Deforestation Law

The pressure from governments, the forestry industry, and developing countries had an effect. Now the EU Commission is postponing its deforestation law.

After Criticism: EU Postpones Deforestation Law

EU Hearing Likely in November

The 4-12 November is likely to be the hearing period in the EU Parliament for Jessika Roswall and other nominees for the next EU Commission. In that case, the new Commission can take office as early as December 1.

EU Hearing Likely in November

Maria Malmer Stenergard: Very Great Concern for the Escalation

Sweden's government views with "great concern" the military escalation in the Middle East, announces Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) via social media. .

Maria Malmer Stenergard: Very Great Concern for the Escalation

Extraordinary EU Meeting on Lebanon

The EU countries' foreign ministers are called in to an extraordinary digital meeting at 5 pm on Monday evening to discuss the situation in Lebanon, announces a spokesperson for the EU's foreign chief Josep Borrell. The meeting is intended to give an "indication" of how member states think the EU should act next.

Extraordinary EU Meeting on Lebanon

EU-skeptic may win in Austria

A xenophobic marathon runner with close ties to Moscow is storming towards power in Vienna. The far-right party FPÖ appears to be heading for a historic victory in today's Austrian election.

EU-skeptic may win in Austria

The Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence

Many who are affected by Northvolt's massive layoffs in Skellefteå may choose to leave the country – and take their expertise with them – when they finish at the factory. I see such a risk, and that's why we're mobilizing now, says Minister for Labour Market and Integration Mats Persson (The Liberals).

The Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence

Elon Musk Nominated for Human Rights Prize

Can Elon Musk succeed, among others, Nelson Mandela as a recipient of the EU's finest human rights prize? Tesla's founder and X-owner has, in any case, been nominated for this year's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by the two party groups of the far-right in the EU Parliament, both PFE, dominated by the Hungarian ruling party Fidesz and the French National Rally, and ESN, created by the German AFD. However, for Musk to receive the prize, which, in addition to Mandela, has previously gone to, among others, Kofi Annan and Alexei Navalny, it is first and foremost required that he comes among the three finalists to be selected in October - before the winner is crowned by the parliament's group leaders.

Elon Musk Nominated for Human Rights Prize

EU approves reduced protection for wolves

A clear majority of the EU's member states want to lower the wolf's protection status in Europe. Finally, says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats).

EU approves reduced protection for wolves

Nordic Initiative: Stricter Requirements for EU Funds

Tighten the requirements further to receive EU funds. The call comes in a joint letter from Sweden's and Finland's new EU ministers to the new EU Commission that will take office in the fall.

Nordic Initiative: Stricter Requirements for EU Funds

The EU questions China's dairy tariffs

The EU Commission is taking China's intended tariffs on certain European dairy products to the World Trade Organization (WTO). In August, China announced tariffs on, among other things, milk and cream with a fat content of over ten percent, as well as certain types of cheese, which they believe are unfairly benefited by EU subsidies.

The EU questions China's dairy tariffs

UN Chief: Fearful of "a new Gaza" in Lebanon

The world looks on with horror at the escalation of large-scale attacks between Israel and Hezbollah. What worries me is the risk that Lebanon will be transformed into a new Gaza, says UN chief António Guterres at the General Assembly meeting in New York.

UN Chief: Fearful of "a new Gaza" in Lebanon

Crisis meeting about the pressured automotive industry in Germany

The government in Germany has called an emergency meeting due to the increasingly pressured automotive industry in the country. Ahead of the meeting, however, the governing parties are divided on what to do.

Crisis meeting about the pressured automotive industry in Germany

The Crisis for Electric Cars - "Rather an Adjustment"

Declining sales, halted investments, scrapped targets, lowered forecasts, and cutbacks. The electric car industry in Europe is facing headwinds.

The Crisis for Electric Cars - "Rather an Adjustment"

Dispute over climate billions expected in oil state

It's all about the money when the world's countries meet in an authoritarian petrostate to take steps forward in the fight against climate change. Maybe voluntary promises about everything from tourism to world peace can ease the tough negotiations?.

Dispute over climate billions expected in oil state

Right-wing pressure in the EU: Wait with demands on forest destroyers

The EU's new rules to prevent the destruction of rainforests on other continents have been praised by the environmental movement. But now the entire implementation may be delayed due to heavy protests, not least from the EU Parliament's large conservative party group, EPP.

Right-wing pressure in the EU: Wait with demands on forest destroyers

Infected in the EU over Venezuela: "A Betrayal"

A majority in the EU Parliament supports opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the rightful president of Venezuela. In a non-binding resolution on Thursday, the EU is simultaneously urged to do its utmost to enable him to take office as president in January.

Infected in the EU over Venezuela: "A Betrayal"

EU billions for light and warmth in Ukraine

The EU is promising fresh support to Ukraine to help the country with protection and warmth ahead of yet another war winter. .

EU billions for light and warmth in Ukraine

New Legal Battle Looming between Apple and EU

The American technology giant Apple has been drawn into what could become a new major legal battle with the EU – this time about how Apple shuts out third parties from its operating systems. The EU Commission is warning that it could end with fines for Apple.

New Legal Battle Looming between Apple and EU

Italian Mayor: The River Has Exploded

The schools are closed, and all travel should be avoided. This is announced by authorities in northern Italy, where the storm Boris has now arrived after unleashing wind and water chaos in Central Europe.

Italian Mayor: The River Has Exploded

EU starts to cut off funds to Hungary

The EU is preparing to cut off the flow of money to Hungary, since the country has still not paid its fines to the EU Commission. > We will now begin to deduct 200 million euros from upcoming payments from the EU budget to Hungary, says spokesperson Balazs Ujvari at a press briefing in Brussels on Wednesday.

EU starts to cut off funds to Hungary

Wilders wants to opt out of EU's asylum policy

The Netherlands' new government is now formally requesting to opt out of the EU's common asylum and migration policy. However, at the same time, they are fully aware that this can only be done in conjunction with an amendment to the EU's fundamental treaties – which is not currently on the agenda.

Wilders wants to opt out of EU's asylum policy

Waste, Chemistry, and Water – the Chief's Orders to Roswall

Jessika Roswall has received twelve clear assignments from the President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, listed in point form. .

Waste, Chemistry, and Water – the Chief's Orders to Roswall