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EU Divided on Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Conflict

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EU Divided on Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Conflict

Sat 30 Aug 2025 08:27 CEST

EU countries are still disagreed on acting tougher against Israel for its warfare in Gaza. A sign of weakness, thinks foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)

Court Rules Most Trump Tariffs Illegal but Allows Temporary Continuation

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Court Rules Most Trump Tariffs Illegal but Allows Temporary Continuation

Fri 29 Aug 2025 23:56 CEST

Most of the tariffs that the Trump administration has introduced this year are illegal, a federal appeals court in the USA rules. Donald Trump exceeded his authority when they were introduced, according to the court, which however allows the tariffs to continue to apply until the matter has also been tried in the USA's Supreme Court

Lithuanian Defense Minister Criticizes Putin at EU Meeting

Lithuanian Defense Minister Criticizes Putin at EU Meeting

Fri 29 Aug 2025 09:17 CEST

Swedish soldiers can be sent to Ukraine – but first when a ceasefire is in place, according to Minister of Defence Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party). His Lithuanian colleague simultaneously calls Russia's president Vladimir Putin a "damned murderer"

Chinese Goods Most Frequently Seized by EU Customs in 2024

Chinese Goods Most Frequently Seized by EU Customs in 2024

Fri 29 Aug 2025 04:58 CEST

Hungary Blocks Ukrainian Commander Over Oil Pipeline Dispute

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Hungary Blocks Ukrainian Commander Over Oil Pipeline Dispute

Thu 28 Aug 2025 21:50 CEST

Ukraine summoned Hungary's ambassador in Kyiv after Budapest issued an entry ban for a Ukrainian commander.

Scania Healthcare Workers Urge Sweden to Accept Gaza Patients

Scania Healthcare Workers Urge Sweden to Accept Gaza Patients

Thu 28 Aug 2025 20:20 CEST

In an open letter to the management of Skåne's eight hospitals, over 500 healthcare employees appeal for Sweden to also receive seriously injured people from the war-torn Gaza.

US Envoy Condemns Russian Attack on Kyiv as Heinous

US Envoy Condemns Russian Attack on Kyiv as Heinous

Thu 28 Aug 2025 09:35 CEST

A building belonging to the EU's diplomatic representation in Kyiv has been damaged in a nightly Russian attack. Russia's representative in Brussels has been summoned to receive a protest while the US's Ukraine envoy characterizes the attack as "heinous"

Sweden and Netherlands Urge EU Sanctions on Israel and Hamas

Sweden and Netherlands Urge EU Sanctions on Israel and Hamas

Thu 28 Aug 2025 09:03 CEST

Sweden and the Netherlands demand in a new letter to the EU that the union impose sanctions against both Israel and Hamas, reports Swedish Radio Ekot.

Absolut Vodka Owner Pernod Ricard Warns of Tariff Impact

Absolut Vodka Owner Pernod Ricard Warns of Tariff Impact

Thu 28 Aug 2025 08:27 CEST

Swedish Exports Boosted by Strong North American Demand

Swedish Exports Boosted by Strong North American Demand

Thu 28 Aug 2025 07:19 CEST

European Leaders Support Moldova's EU Membership

European Leaders Support Moldova's EU Membership

Wed 27 Aug 2025 17:59 CEST

The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are backing a Moldovan membership in the EU during a visit to the capital Chisinau. The French president Emmanuel Macron is warning of Russian attacks against Moldova

EU Fast Tracks Tariff Reductions to Ease Trump Trade Tensions

EU Fast Tracks Tariff Reductions to Ease Trump Trade Tensions

Wed 27 Aug 2025 15:10 CEST

EU plans to use a fast track to reduce tariffs on American goods – to get the Trump administration to reduce tariffs on cars and car parts from EU countries.

Trump's 50% Tariffs on India Now in Effect Amid Trade Tensions

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Trump's 50% Tariffs on India Now in Effect Amid Trade Tensions

Wed 27 Aug 2025 06:42 CEST

USA's punitive tariffs against India have now come into force. Many goods will thus be subject to a tariff of 50 percent, among the highest that Donald Trump has introduced, as pressure for India to buy Russian oil

EU Commission Proposes Retaining Controversial Baltic Herring Quota

EU Commission Proposes Retaining Controversial Baltic Herring Quota

Tue 26 Aug 2025 16:12 CEST

The EU Commission proposes that the fishing quota for herring in the central Baltic Sea – which was doubled this year under heavy criticism – be retained. At the same time, they want to reduce herring fishing in the Bothnian Bay

Spain Faces Criticism Over Fire Preparedness Amid Recent Wildfires

Spain Faces Criticism Over Fire Preparedness Amid Recent Wildfires

Sun 24 Aug 2025 11:20 CEST

Spanish provinces have boasted about having fire preparedness of the highest quality. But during the recent devastating forest fires, several towns have stood helpless in the face of the flames

Alexander Stubb: Finland's Role as Europe's "Trump Whisperer"

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Alexander Stubb: Finland's Role as Europe's "Trump Whisperer"

Sun 24 Aug 2025 05:45 CEST

Why is "a small country like Finland" seated at the table of great powers? President Alexander Stubb posed the question himself in front of the TV cameras at this week's Ukraine summit at the White House. His own answer was Finland's strategic location, with a over 100 mile long border against Russia

Spain Nears End of Devastating Wildfire Crisis

Spain Nears End of Devastating Wildfire Crisis

Sat 23 Aug 2025 16:34 CEST

Dutch Foreign Minister Resigns Over Israel Sanctions Dispute

Dutch Foreign Minister Resigns Over Israel Sanctions Dispute

Sat 23 Aug 2025 11:45 CEST

The Netherlands' Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigns. He did not succeed in convincing the rest of the country's government to tighten the sanctions against Israel

Iran and Europe to Hold New Nuclear Energy Talks Next Week

Iran and Europe to Hold New Nuclear Energy Talks Next Week

Fri 22 Aug 2025 16:30 CEST

Dousa Calls Gaza Situation Apocalyptic Amid Famine Crisis

Dousa Calls Gaza Situation Apocalyptic Amid Famine Crisis

Fri 22 Aug 2025 13:25 CEST

Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) says that he has difficulty finding words after IPC's message that fully developed famine prevails in parts of Gaza. ”What is happening in Gaza now is apocalyptic”, he says in a written comment

Les Deux Recalls Children's Clothing for EU Safety Compliance

Les Deux Recalls Children's Clothing for EU Safety Compliance

Fri 22 Aug 2025 12:09 CEST

Swedish Foreign Minister Denies Government Split on Israel Policy

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Swedish Foreign Minister Denies Government Split on Israel Policy

Fri 22 Aug 2025 09:21 CEST

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) rejects that the government has been divided on its Israel line. At an extra meeting in the Riksdag's Committee on Foreign Affairs, she received support from all parties except SD to freeze the EU's trade agreement with the country

Over One Million Hectares Burned in EU Forest Fires This Year

Over One Million Hectares Burned in EU Forest Fires This Year

Thu 21 Aug 2025 17:27 CEST

Forest fires have ravaged over one million hectares of land within the EU so far this year, according to data analyzed by the news agency AFP. This makes 2025 the worst fire year since the measurements began in 2006

Government Criticizes Israel's Ground Offensive in Gaza

Government Criticizes Israel's Ground Offensive in Gaza

Thu 21 Aug 2025 14:56 CEST

The Government condemns Israel's ground offensive against Gaza city. All such steps condemn the Government, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)