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After Johansson: Austrian to head asylum base in EU

For five years, former Minister Ylva Johansson has been responsible for asylum and migration issues in the EU Commission. Now, it is proposed that her job will be taken over by Austria's outgoing Finance Minister Magnus Brunner.

After Johansson: Austrian to head asylum base in EU

Trade Union Dislike of Job Titles in the EU Commission

In Ursula von der Leyen's proposed new EU Commission, there is no one with a clear title related to the labor market. This is strongly disliked by the parties to the left and also the European trade union cooperation organization Etuc.

Trade Union Dislike of Job Titles in the EU Commission

Snus and Animal Rights – Hungary's Responsibility in the EU

Hungary's nominated EU Commissioner is proposed to be responsible for health and animal welfare. The rather lightweight responsibility area at EU level led to a hearty laugh in the press conference room when Chairwoman Ursula von der Leyen announced her lineup on Tuesday morning.

Snus and Animal Rights – Hungary's Responsibility in the EU

Georgia passes harsh anti-LGBTQI law – marriages annulled

Georgia's ruling party has in a third and final vote adopted a law that severely restricts the rights of LGBTQI individuals. .

Georgia passes harsh anti-LGBTQI law – marriages annulled

Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"

Sweden's Jessika Roswall (The Moderate Party) is proposed to be responsible for environmental issues in the next EU Commission. Water and a "competitive circular economy" are also included in the job description.

Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"

Protest strike as Audi closes electric car factory

More than 5,000 demonstrators are protesting in Brussels against the German car giant Audi's threat to stop production at its electric car factory in the city. Even large parts of public transportation are at a standstill.

Protest strike as Audi closes electric car factory

German border controls in place

Germany's new temporary border controls are now in place, in the aftermath of the heated migration debate that began after a knife attack in Solingen at the end of August. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser promises, however, that the control will be carried out so that "people in border areas, commuters, and companies are affected as little as possible", reports the Danish news agency Ritzau.

German border controls in place

Heavyweight EU Commissioner Resigns in Protest

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen receives scathing criticism from French Thierry Breton, who is leaving the Commission with immediate effect. "Questionable leadership", Breton fumes – to be replaced by outgoing Foreign Minister Stephane Séjourné.

Heavyweight EU Commissioner Resigns in Protest

The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis

Crisis in Berlin and crisis in Paris create a crisis for Brussels as well. Weak and unpopular governments in both Germany and France are causing the EU to stall.

The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis

The EU's Foreign Chief: Venezuela's Leader is Dictatorial

The EU's foreign chief Josep Borrell accuses Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro of being dictatorial. The statement was made in an interview with Spanish TV, which was broadcast on Sunday.

The EU's Foreign Chief: Venezuela's Leader is Dictatorial

The EU Condemns Iran's Robot Exports to Russia

The EU condemns in the strongest terms Iran's arms exports to Russia. In a statement, the EU's spokesperson for foreign and security policy, Peter Stano, says that the export of drones is a direct threat to European security policy.

The EU Condemns Iran's Robot Exports to Russia

Slovenian struggle delays EU Commission

A political struggle in Slovenia risks further delaying the next EU Commission. The country's parliament has not yet formally approved the intended EU Commissioner Marta Kos, since the opposition has demanded explanations about the pressure exerted when Kos was nominated instead of the initially appointed Tomaz Vesel.

Slovenian struggle delays EU Commission

The Police: 600 gang criminals control from abroad

Around 600 gang criminals are engaged in serious organized crime in Sweden from abroad, according to a new survey by the police's national operational department, Noa. National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh tells SVT that the individuals are scattered across 57 countries around the world.

The Police: 600 gang criminals control from abroad

Reduced Inequality Required for a Safe Climate

Can all people on earth have a reasonable standard of living at the same time as we can guarantee a stable climate and preserve biodiversity? Yes, according to the researchers behind a comprehensive report. .

Reduced Inequality Required for a Safe Climate

Germany introduces border controls – is Schengen under threat?

Germany's announced border controls are causing tremors in what has been hailed as the EU's greatest creation. Now, concern is growing for the Schengen Area's free movement – and its very existence.

Germany introduces border controls – is Schengen under threat?

Belgian anger over Hungarian threat

Hungary is threatening to send migrants to Brussels by bus, in protest against the fines imposed for not complying with EU asylum rules. Now, the countries are quarreling fiercely – and also internally.

Belgian anger over Hungarian threat

S-Warning Against New EU Commission

Who will do what in Ursula von der Leyen's next EU Commission has not yet been presented. But criticism is already coming from Europe's gathered social democrats.

S-Warning Against New EU Commission

New tariffs on electric cars from China may be reduced

The EU is expected to adjust downwards in the near future the customs duties that are to be imposed on electric cars manufactured in China from November, reports the news agency Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources. .

New tariffs on electric cars from China may be reduced

Multi-Billion Slaps for Google and Apple

Billion-dollar fines await both Apple and Google as two long-standing lawsuits are settled in the EU court. The companies must pay a total equivalent of nearly 180 billion kronor.

Multi-Billion Slaps for Google and Apple

Germany introduces more temporary border controls

Germany is extending and expanding its border controls to prevent terrorist crimes and as a response to "irregular migration". This is stated by the country's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser at a press conference.

Germany introduces more temporary border controls

"Credible" report on Iranian weapons to Putin

The EU has been provided with "credible information" that Iran has supplied Russia with ballistic missiles. The Kremlin neither denies nor confirms the reports.

"Credible" report on Iranian weapons to Putin

Bet or bust – the fate report to the EU

More innovation and enormous investments are required to save Europe, believes former ECB chief Mario Draghi in a weighty report. But the battle is likely to be tough about the benefits of joint borrowing and EU bonds.

Bet or bust – the fate report to the EU

New "Government" in the EU: They Can Get Top Jobs

Expansion or competitiveness, defense or trade? The alternatives are many when Sweden's Jessika Roswall is now to get her post in the next EU Commission. The battle for the finest jobs is likely to be both prolonged and heated.

New "Government" in the EU: They Can Get Top Jobs

González vows to continue the fight in exile

Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González fled for his life – but promises to continue the fight from his exile in Spain. And he has the support of the USA and the EU.

González vows to continue the fight in exile