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Greece no longer junk status: "The final step"

Greece's time with so-called junk status on its government bonds is over, after Moody's, the last credit rating giant, raises the rating. "It signals Greece's significant progress", comments Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Greece no longer junk status: "The final step"

Dissatisfaction culminates: Giant protest in Belgrade

Four months of discontent culminate now in Serbia. Today, tens of thousands are expected to gather in Belgrade with demands for President Aleksandar Vucic's resignation.
Dissatisfaction culminates: Giant protest in Belgrade

The Defense after Trump's Play: USA an Important Partner

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has created uncertainty in the intelligence world. Some of the country's allies are reportedly considering sharing fewer intelligence reports with Washington.
The Defense after Trump's Play: USA an Important Partner

EU sanctions extended - also against notorious oligarch

The EU's personal sanctions against Russia will continue for at least another half-year, despite threats from Hungary to let them expire. Four people are removed from the list – but not the notorious oligarch Mikhail Fridman.
EU sanctions extended - also against notorious oligarch

Peace Agreement Near in the Caucasus

Azerbaijan and Armenia are in principle ready to sign a peace agreement. .
Peace Agreement Near in the Caucasus

Expert on Putin's statement: Dictates terms

Russia wants to make Ukraine a vassal state and avoid further American sanctions. Putin's statement on ceasefire makes the question also bounce back to the White House, according to military expert Joakim Paasikivi.
Expert on Putin's statement: Dictates terms

Expert: Sanctions are a crucial lever against Russia

Removed sanctions could be a requirement from Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine. But easing sanctions for a ceasefire is the wrong way to go, according to Emil Wannheden, analyst at the Total Defence Research Institute (FOI).
Expert: Sanctions are a crucial lever against Russia

After Trump's Threats – EU Opens Up for Negotiations

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is threatening to introduce punitive tariffs of 200 percent on wine, champagne, and other alcoholic products from the EU. This has led the Chairman of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to open up for negotiations.
After Trump's Threats – EU Opens Up for Negotiations

Sweden Allocates Another Billion to Ukraine

Sweden is increasing aid to Ukraine by 1. 4 billion kronor.
Sweden Allocates Another Billion to Ukraine

Blacklisted Oligarch - Hungary's Demands to the EU

Remove the Russian oligarch Michail Fridman from the sanctions list. Otherwise, all EU sanctions against individuals due to the war in Ukraine will expire as early as this weekend.
Blacklisted Oligarch - Hungary's Demands to the EU

China connection in new corruption scandal in EU

Police in Belgium and Portugal have struck against around 20 locations early on Thursday to investigate suspected corruption linked to the Chinese mobile giant Huawei. According to the newspaper Le Soir, several lobbyists working for the company have been taken in for questioning, suspected of having corrupted current or former EU parliamentarians.
China connection in new corruption scandal in EU

Northvolt Employee: My World Was Turned Upside Down

3,000 employees in Skellefteå will be leaving in connection with the bankruptcy of the battery manufacturer Northvolt. For many, the news was a shock – and an uncertain future awaits.
Northvolt Employee: My World Was Turned Upside Down

The National Team to Hungary – in the Midst of Europe's Great Crisis

Around Europe, political leaders agree on the importance of unity, rapid military buildup, and continued support to Ukraine. One country is opposed – Hungary.
The National Team to Hungary – in the Midst of Europe's Great Crisis

Tariffs on syrup and shampoo – this is how the EU can respond to the USA

Thousands of goods may be affected by tariffs if and when the EU adds more trade measures against the USA. The entire list is 99 pages long – with everything from negligees and shampoo to copper, molybdenum, and pulp.
Tariffs on syrup and shampoo – this is how the EU can respond to the USA

Canada responds to US tariffs: "We won't stand idly by"

The Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminium are "unjustified and unreasonable", according to Canada's finance minister. Canada is responding with additional tariffs on American goods worth over 200 billion kronor.
Canada responds to US tariffs: "We won't stand idly by"

EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

The EU responds quickly to the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum, but is also planning a second round of countermeasures. Meanwhile, the EU Commission is open to negotiations.
EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

Trump's Steel Tariffs Introduced - EU Responds

The USA's President Donald Trump's tariffs of 25 percent on steel and aluminium have now come into effect. The EU is responding with several countermeasures – including tariffs on spirits, boats, and motorcycles from the USA.
Trump's Steel Tariffs Introduced - EU Responds

Blockade against Serbian TV - students beaten by police

The atmosphere in Serbia is becoming increasingly infected. Hundreds of students are now blocking buildings that house state-owned TV channels.
Blockade against Serbian TV - students beaten by police

After the Supreme Commander's Meeting: This is How Europe Can Protect Ukraine

Europe wants and can stand up for Ukraine if the war ends – but exactly how is still too early to say. But it can go fast, says Supreme Commander Michael Claesson after Tuesday's defense chiefs' meeting in Paris.
After the Supreme Commander's Meeting: This is How Europe Can Protect Ukraine

Migrant camps outside the EU - so more can be deported

The EU Commission is opening up for "return hubs" where deported migrants are to be gathered in countries outside the EU. "A low point", says human rights organization Amnesty International.
Migrant camps outside the EU - so more can be deported

"Hold out" – Sweden's bid on defense loans

Quick efforts are required to get Europe's major defense investments in place. But a warning about the debts, Sweden cautions.
"Hold out" – Sweden's bid on defense loans

Strongest Support for the Euro in Sweden since 2009

More Swedes want the euro as currency, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. The fact is that support for introducing the euro has not been stronger in 15 years, according to the latest SOM survey.
Strongest Support for the Euro in Sweden since 2009

Europe dependent on American clouds: "A risk"

When the USA appears as an increasingly unreliable partner, Europe and Sweden stand with their heads in the clouds – the American clouds. The dependence on American IT services raises concerns about who has control and who gets to read your emails.
Europe dependent on American clouds: "A risk"

Feud over the economy in Europe - "madness"

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 widely differing opinions on the right path to a stronger economy.
Feud over the economy in Europe - "madness"
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