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Will Putin and Zelenskyj Meet This Week Amid Tensions?

Much is unclear after the weekend's developments about an impending top-level meeting between Ukraine and Russia. In London, a number of European ministers are gathering today for "critical" talks about "pushing back against Russian aggression".
Will Putin and Zelenskyj Meet This Week Amid Tensions?

Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

With a promise of EU membership within five years, Prime Minister Edi Rama is aiming for a fourth term in Albania. In Sunday's parliamentary vote, he is being challenged by arch-rival Sali Berisha, accused of corruption and recently released from house arrest.
Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

France Funds Ukraine Howitzers with Frozen Russian Assets

France will use the yield from frozen Russian assets to maintain cannons already donated to Ukraine. The money will go to the maintenance of about 60 Caesar howitzers, explains Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot according to the news agency AFP.
France Funds Ukraine Howitzers with Frozen Russian Assets

Merz Proposes Ending EU Sustainability Requirements

Waived sustainability requirements in the EU are desired by Germany's new Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on a visit to Brussels. A more active Germany is promised in the EU.
Merz Proposes Ending EU Sustainability Requirements

EU Leaders Push for War Crimes Tribunal Amid Russia's Parade

When Russia's leader holds a military parade on Red Square, the EU countries gather to bring them to justice. There will be no impunity, promises Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.
EU Leaders Push for War Crimes Tribunal Amid Russia's Parade

EU's Trade Response: Carrot and Stick Approach to US Tariffs

As a response to the various tariffs imposed by the USA in the ongoing trade war, the EU has today presented a 218-page long list of goods that may be affected by countermeasures. The list is both a carrot and a stick, according to Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).
EU's Trade Response: Carrot and Stick Approach to US Tariffs

EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition

Sweden voted no when EU countries gave the green light on Wednesday to give Europe's car manufacturers more time to meet the requirements for the number of emission-free cars on the market. When the EU Parliament voted on the L of the government parties voted as the government on Thursday.
EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition

EU Considers New Tariffs on US Goods Including Horses and Golf Balls

Multi-billion import from USA may be affected when EU prepares for next response, if trade war continues. On the new list, there are everything from horses to pulp and novelty items.
EU Considers New Tariffs on US Goods Including Horses and Golf Balls

EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protection Status

The European Parliament approves that the wolf in Europe is classified as only "protected", instead of "strictly protected". The change follows that the EU Commission got the EU member states and the European Council on board for the downgrading last autumn, since the wolf population in Europe has grown in recent years.
EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protection Status

Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention

New allegations about imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin have been made in talks between Sweden's and Turkey's foreign ministers. We have a good dialogue, says Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party).
Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention

Tobias Thyberg Appointed as Sweden's New National Security Adviser

The Government has appointed a successor to Henrik Landerholm as national security adviser. It will be Ambassador Tobias Thyberg.
Tobias Thyberg Appointed as Sweden's New National Security Adviser

Sweden Pledges 20 Million Kronor to Support Radio Free Europe

Sweden is supporting Radio Free Europe, threatened with closure, with 20 million kronor. We are showing the way and hope that more will follow, says Minister for Development Cooperation and Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to TT.
Sweden Pledges 20 Million Kronor to Support Radio Free Europe

Zelensky Criticizes Russian Victory Day Parade as Cynical

World leaders arrive in Moscow to participate in the Russian so-called Victory Day in World War II. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj slams the celebration: It will be a parade of cynicism, there is no other way to describe it, he says.
Zelensky Criticizes Russian Victory Day Parade as Cynical

Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

The Benelux countries are pushing for tougher EU measures against Israel due to the development in Gaza. What we are seeing is an absolute shame, fumes Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot.
Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

EU Eases Vehicle Emissions Rules Despite Swedish Opposition

The EU's member states have with a large majority said yes to relaxing their own emission regulations for cars and vans. The car manufacturers will now get more time to meet the previous requirements regarding the production of emission-free cars.
EU Eases Vehicle Emissions Rules Despite Swedish Opposition

Poland Criticizes Putin's WWII Victory Claims as Scandalous

Russia's way of taking credit for the victory in World War II is "scandalous", Poland believes. Go to Ukraine instead, the EU urges.
Poland Criticizes Putin's WWII Victory Claims as Scandalous

Drone Threat Prompts Flight Cancellations Ahead of Putin's Parade

Several world leaders have arrived in Russia to participate in a military parade, but hundreds of flights have been cancelled due to drone threats. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says that the aggressor Russia's sky is also a battleground.
Drone Threat Prompts Flight Cancellations Ahead of Putin's Parade

EU Sues Sweden Over Tax and Maritime Control Issues

The EU Commission is taking Sweden to court due to the preliminary income tax levied on companies from other EU countries that do not have an F-tax certificate. The Commission believes that the requirement breaches the right to offer services freely within the EU.
EU Sues Sweden Over Tax and Maritime Control Issues

EU Chief: Ukraine Joining EU Ensures Lasting Peace

It would be a mistake "of historic dimensions" to start importing energy from Russia again, believes the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. > Our energy prices must not be dictated by a hostile neighbor, she says in a speech in the EU Parliament since the Commission on Tuesday presented its strategy to completely phase out all Russian gas imports by 2027.
EU Chief: Ukraine Joining EU Ensures Lasting Peace

Merz Begins EU Tour with Key Meetings in France and Poland

The start was about to end in fiasco for the new Federal Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz. Now there is a chance for revenge in immediate top-level meetings with France and Poland.
Merz Begins EU Tour with Key Meetings in France and Poland

Iceland's President Highlights Strategic Importance in Global Affairs

The security cooperation between strategically important Iceland and Sweden was one of the main topics during President Halla Tómasdóttir's state visit. She emphasized the importance of good contacts with the USA, whose military presence is significant in Iceland, regardless of who leads the country.
Iceland's President Highlights Strategic Importance in Global Affairs

UK and India Sign Major Post-Brexit Trade Agreement

The United Kingdom and India have entered into a trade agreement, announces the British government. It is the Britons' largest agreement since leaving the EU.
UK and India Sign Major Post-Brexit Trade Agreement

EU Aims to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

At the latest by the end of 2027, all gas imports from Russia should be shut down, urges. .
EU Aims to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

EU Parliament to Honor Supporters of European Values with New Award

Do you support EU cooperation and European values? Then you can look forward to an award from the EU Parliament. "This order honors those who lead with courage, act with determination, and believe .
EU Parliament to Honor Supporters of European Values with New Award
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