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EU Urges USA to Show Interest in Trade Talks

The USA must show its interest in making progress in trade discussions with the EU, urges the EU's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. .
EU Urges USA to Show Interest in Trade Talks

EU Lures Researchers with Billions Amid Trump's University Policies

Choose Europe! researchers all over the world are urged after President Donald Trump's harsh tone towards universities in the USA. New EU billions are also being promised to research that is to be open and free, according to the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
EU Lures Researchers with Billions Amid Trump's University Policies

EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027

The EU Commission can suggest a ban on importing gas from Russia, reports news agency Bloomberg, citing sources. The proposal can be presented in Strasbourg on Tuesday and would put a stop to all fossil gas from Russia as of the end of 2027 – regardless of whether it is transported via gas pipelines or in liquid form on tankers, according to sources.
EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027

Trump Supporter George Simion Advances in Romanian Presidential Race

The Trump supporter George Simion takes on liberal Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan to become president of Romania. The result forces the country's prime minister to resign.
Trump Supporter George Simion Advances in Romanian Presidential Race

George Simion Leads Romania's Presidential Election with 40% Votes

George Simion from the far-right party AUR is heading for a clear victory in the first round of Romania's presidential election. When almost all votes have been counted, he has received around 40 percent.
George Simion Leads Romania's Presidential Election with 40% Votes

Zelensky Calls Latest Meeting with Trump the Most Substantial

The latest meeting between Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyj and the US's Donald Trump was the most substantial, according to Zelenskyj. The Ukrainian believes that Trump has changed his view on things – and they are said to have discussed sanctions.
Zelensky Calls Latest Meeting with Trump the Most Substantial

TikTok's European Data Storage in China Raises Privacy Concerns

Should one care that Tiktok stores European data in China? Yes, maybe. The unfriendly interpretation is that they can use the material for things that are not allowed, says David Lindahl, researcher at the Total Defence Research Institute (FOI).
TikTok's European Data Storage in China Raises Privacy Concerns

EU Plans 17th Sanctions Package Against Russia in Coordination with US

The EU is preparing a 17th sanctions package against Russia – and hopes to coordinate it with the USA, according to Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to AFP. .
EU Plans 17th Sanctions Package Against Russia in Coordination with US

Kristersson Warns of Shaky Global Order at EPP Congress

In Valencia, Europe's currently heaviest party group is meeting – the conservative and Christian democratic EPP. Amidst shaky peace negotiations for Ukraine and customs chaos.
Kristersson Warns of Shaky Global Order at EPP Congress

Sweden and EU Warn Turkey of Consequences if Journalist Medin Not Freed

There is a large Swedish presence in Ankara ahead of the trial against the imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin. It is important that Turkey understands that it will have serious consequences for the relationship with Sweden and the EU if they do not release Joakim Medin, says the Left Party's EU parliamentarian Jonas Sjöstedt.
Sweden and EU Warn Turkey of Consequences if Journalist Medin Not Freed

Romania's Presidential Election: Far-Right Leader George Simion Leads Polls

Tiktok and Donald Trump are in focus as Romania holds presidential elections – six months after the fiasco last autumn. The Far-Right is leading in the opinion polls.
Romania's Presidential Election: Far-Right Leader George Simion Leads Polls

EU Urges 72-Hour Crisis Preparedness After Iberian Power Outage

Make sure to have water, cash and other essentials for at least three days, the EU Commission urged already in March. Now, the prepping is getting new focus after the power outage in Spain and Portugal.
EU Urges 72-Hour Crisis Preparedness After Iberian Power Outage

EU Court Rules Against Selling Citizenship for Investments

Citizenship in EU countries cannot be sold to individuals who promise large investments or other sums of money. The EU Court of Justice has ruled in a verdict that strikes down Malta's disputed system of offering citizenship in exchange for investments of at least SEK 6.
EU Court Rules Against Selling Citizenship for Investments

Swedish Politicians to Attend Journalist Joakim Medin's Trial in Turkey

Jonas Sjöstedt (L) and Ulrika Westerlund (GP) are traveling to Ankara to attend the trial of Swedish journalist Joakim Medina. It's about putting some pressure on Turkey, says the Left Party's EU parliamentarian Jonas Sjöstedt.
Swedish Politicians to Attend Journalist Joakim Medin's Trial in Turkey

New Electricity Pricing Proposal: Stockholm May Face Higher Costs

Stockholmers can become the losers and southerners the winners. Several months delayed, the proposal for new electricity pricing areas will arrive on Monday, April 28, or there may be no change at all.
New Electricity Pricing Proposal: Stockholm May Face Higher Costs

Swedish-Iranian Researcher Ahmadreza Djalali Near Breaking Point in Iranian Prison

For nine years, the Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has been imprisoned in Iran. His health has deteriorated severely over the years due to what he describes as torture-like conditions.
Swedish-Iranian Researcher Ahmadreza Djalali Near Breaking Point in Iranian Prison

ECHR Rules France Failed to Protect Young Rape Victims' Rights

French authorities did not do enough to protect the rights of three teenage girls after they reported being raped, according to a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg. .
ECHR Rules France Failed to Protect Young Rape Victims' Rights

EU Fines Apple and Meta, Sparking Potential Trade Tensions with Trump

Under the threat of trade war with the USA, the EU is imposing billion-dollar fines on American internet giants Apple and Meta. The companies are appealing – even though the sums are significantly lower than they could have been.
EU Fines Apple and Meta, Sparking Potential Trade Tensions with Trump

EU Trade Surplus with US Rises to 23.6 Billion Euro in February

The EU's trade surplus against the USA grew significantly in February, according to new figures from Eurostat. .
EU Trade Surplus with US Rises to 23.6 Billion Euro in February

Belarus Activists Hope for Trump or BBC to Aid Imprisoned Nobel Laureate

A phone call from Donald Trump - or at least a question from BBC. That's what the opposition in Belarus hopes for to get help for the imprisoned Nobel laureate Ales Bjaljatski.
Belarus Activists Hope for Trump or BBC to Aid Imprisoned Nobel Laureate

Kallas Urges US to Fully Leverage Pressure Tactics on Russia

The USA has not used all its tools to put pressure on Russia. This is stated by the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas in an interview with AFP.
Kallas Urges US to Fully Leverage Pressure Tactics on Russia

Trump's EU Talks: Agriculture, Security, and Currency on the Agenda

Donald Trump's tariff shock has been postponed for 90 days. Now tough negotiations are awaiting between the EU and the USA – about other things than tariffs.
Trump's EU Talks: Agriculture, Security, and Currency on the Agenda

EU Expansion: Hungary's Block Delays Ukraine and Moldova Membership

Membership in the EU can serve as a political security guarantee for Ukraine, believes expansion chief Marta Kos. As early as 2030, four new countries may have joined – if only Hungary stops blocking.
EU Expansion: Hungary's Block Delays Ukraine and Moldova Membership

Trump Confident of Fair Customs Deal with EU, Says Meloni

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, says he is "100 percent" certain of a customs agreement with the EU, but that it must be "fair". Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, who is visiting Washington, says she is "certain" that the parties can come to an agreement.
Trump Confident of Fair Customs Deal with EU, Says Meloni
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