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Merz and SPD Agree - Initiate Negotiations

The German election winner Friedrich Merz has taken a clear step towards a new government. His Christian Democratic CDU and sister party CSU are, after sounding out, in agreement with the Social Democratic SPD to initiate government negotiations.

Merz and SPD Agree - Initiate Negotiations

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and sanctions

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is threatening Russia with tariffs and extended sanctions since the country has carried out extensive attacks on Ukraine, Trump announces on Truth Social. .

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and sanctions

Trump's fight against the EU: "Will destroy"

The EU leadership is still waiting for a meeting with the US President Donald Trump. And they can wait for a long time – as Trump clearly dislikes the union.

Trump's fight against the EU: "Will destroy"

The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

It is expected broad support for the EU Commission's plan to inject equivalent to nearly 9 billion Swedish kronor (800 billion euro) into defense at Thursday's EU summit. But there are points where it can get hot.

The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

EU's Bold Defense Plan: A New Era of Independence from the USA

The EU is getting ready for a massive buildup to manage without the USA and Donald Trump. More is to be expected when old rules are adapted to reality.

EU's Bold Defense Plan: A New Era of Independence from the USA

Zelenskyj Joins EU Summit: Major Defense Investment on Agenda

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj will participate in Thursday's EU summit in Brussels, according to an EU spokesperson for TT. The EU countries' heads of state and government are gathering for an extraordinary defense and Ukraine summit.

Zelenskyj Joins EU Summit: Major Defense Investment on Agenda

EU Eyes Temporary Returns for Syrian Refugees Amid Policy Talks

Can the regime's fall in Syria get more refugees to return home? Now, several EU countries are hoping for at least temporary home visits to investigate the situation. .

EU Eyes Temporary Returns for Syrian Refugees Amid Policy Talks

Sweden Backs EU Plan to Boost Defense with Flexible Budget Rules

Sweden supports the EU Commission's plan to strengthen Europe's defense. It is a good proposal that has been presented, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).

Sweden Backs EU Plan to Boost Defense with Flexible Budget Rules

Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Largest Drop in Nearly Two Years

The Stockholm stock exchange fell sharply after the US's planned punitive tariffs came into effect – the decline is the largest in almost two years. The decline was broad – even the defense conglomerate Saab retreated despite the announcement from the EU about astronomical defense investments.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Largest Drop in Nearly Two Years

EU's New Economic Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Worker Rights

The crisis situation is heavy in Europe with war in Ukraine and strained relations to Donald Trump's USA. Then the next feud is already underway – with vastly differing opinions on the right path to a stronger economy.

EU's New Economic Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Worker Rights

Netanyahu Warns Hamas: Release Hostages or Face Unimaginable Consequences

Israel plans to gradually increase the pressure to get Hamas in the Gaza Strip to accept an extension of the first phase of the ceasefire. In a speech, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatens with "consequences you can't even imagine" if the hostages are not released.

Netanyahu Warns Hamas: Release Hostages or Face Unimaginable Consequences

Criticism of Israel after halt of emergency aid

Israel's decision to block emergency aid to Gaza is strongly condemned from several quarters. .

Criticism of Israel after halt of emergency aid

Kristersson: Can offer security guarantees

The USA must be involved as a guarantor if Sweden is to be able to send soldiers to Ukraine, says Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) after the fateful meeting in London. It is not a decision we take lightly, says the Prime Minister.

Kristersson: Can offer security guarantees

The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte has spoken with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj and urged him to try to "rebuild the relationship with Trump". .

The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump

Europe Must Grow Up

Now Europe must grow up. It became even clearer after Friday's big quarrel between Zelenskyj and Trump, according to Björn Fägersten at the Foreign Policy Institute.

Europe Must Grow Up

Europe must secure nuclear deterrent capability

The Russian nuclear threat means that Europe cannot rest easy. Therefore, Europe must "take greater responsibility for securing a common, European strategic deterrent in the form of nuclear capability", writes the Christian Democrats in a debate article in Dagens industri.

Europe must secure nuclear deterrent capability

Trade Agreement with India – Perhaps Already This Year?

The EU and India hope to reach a completed trade agreement already by 2025. > We have instructed our negotiators to reach a mutually beneficial free trade agreement by the end of this year, says India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a press conference in Delhi on Friday.

Trade Agreement with India – Perhaps Already This Year?

Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has invited around 20 European leaders to a top-level meeting on Ukraine on Sunday. Among the participants are Sweden, as well as major powers such as France, Germany, and Turkey.

Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited

Over 80 lynxes to be shot – the hunt begins now

Today, the licensed hunting of protected lynx begins around the country. The EU should stop the hunt, believes the Nature Conservation Association.

Over 80 lynxes to be shot – the hunt begins now

The EU: We Have Been a Boost for the USA

The EU Commission repeats that it is ready to respond to potential tariffs from Washington. And it does not believe that the EU was created to "mess with the USA".

The EU: We Have Been a Boost for the USA

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