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Loans or Pensions? This is How the Weapons Will be Paid For

Europe is becoming increasingly united on the need for a substantial military buildup. But how will it be financed? Tough battles are expected this year over demands ranging from joint loans to reduced welfare.

Loans or Pensions? This is How the Weapons Will be Paid For

USA escalates trade war with Canada and Mexico

The USA's trade tariffs against Canada and Mexico are postponed by at least 30 days. The separate agreements followed after phone calls between Donald Trump and the two countries' leaders, Justin Trudeau and Claudia Sheinbaum.

USA escalates trade war with Canada and Mexico

Starmer to Scholz: Wants to Restart EU Relations

The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer received the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at his country estate on Sunday. The hope is to "reboot" the relationship with the EU, announced Starmer at the meeting at historic Chequers.

Starmer to Scholz: Wants to Restart EU Relations

Dousa on the Tariff Threat: We Have a Few Cards to Play

President Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs against the EU is unfortunate, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M). But according to him, Sweden is prepared after the EU "has talked itself together", reports Ekot on Sveriges Radio.

Dousa on the Tariff Threat: We Have a Few Cards to Play

Judge Refuses Deportation of Migrants

A judge in Italy on Friday rejected the transfer of migrants, who tried to reach Italy, to camps in Albania. .

Judge Refuses Deportation of Migrants

Trump threatens with tariffs on oil and chips

USA introduces trade tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China on Saturday. President Donald Trump also threatens with new tariffs on oil and data chips – and simultaneously threatens to introduce tariffs on goods from the EU.

Trump threatens with tariffs on oil and chips

Five years after Brexit – English wine protected in the EU

English wine from Sussex gets origin protection in the EU – on the day five years after the UK left the union on January 31, 2020. The products from the counties of East and West Sussex are described as a "broad range of light wines, including crisp dry whites, fruity reds, and elegant rosé".

Five years after Brexit – English wine protected in the EU

Crisis meetings in Brussels on the automotive industry

What is required to guarantee a "robust and sustainable" automotive industry? The question is being asked in Brussels where crisis meetings are to lead to an action plan as early as March. .

Crisis meetings in Brussels on the automotive industry

Kristersson: "Don't have control over the wave of violence"

Many young people are caught up in the new wave of violence sweeping across Sweden. Now the government wants to expedite a law that allows wiretapping of children under 15 years old.

Kristersson: "Don't have control over the wave of violence"

The Norwegian Government Collapses: "Enough is Enough"

Norway's coalition government collapses, reports Norwegian media. Enough is enough, says Centre Party leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum to VG.

The Norwegian Government Collapses: "Enough is Enough"

Migration in the EU: Rapid Steps towards Tougher Measures

Europe is heading towards a tougher border and refugee policy. The election campaign in Germany is paving the way for rapid steps towards more deportations and migration management outside the EU.

Migration in the EU: Rapid Steps towards Tougher Measures

Billion Support to Jordan from EU

The EU is supporting Jordan with a financing and investment package of three billion euros – approximately 34 billion Swedish kronor – for the years 2025-27. The money is intended to contribute to stability regarding the situation in Syria and the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

Billion Support to Jordan from EU

No video games for Putin - new EU sanction

Ban on TV game consoles that can control drones is included as EU countries try to agree on another sanctions package against Russia. .

No video games for Putin - new EU sanction

Sacrifice the Environment for Competitiveness – a New EU Requirement

The environment and sustainable solutions may become the losers when Europe tries to become more competitive. Tough demands for simplifications can lead to delayed and watered-down legislation.

Sacrifice the Environment for Competitiveness – a New EU Requirement

Ozempic can be given to more patients in the USA

The Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk's diabetes medicine Ozempic has been approved for treating patients with chronic kidney disease, writes CNBC. .

Ozempic can be given to more patients in the USA

Chaos in Congo - Embassies Attacked in Kinshasa

Ambassadors in Congo's capital Kinshasa are attacked by large crowds of dissatisfied demonstrators, in protest against Rwanda-backed guerrilla capturing the million-city Goma. The UN warns of food shortages in the Goma area, where dead bodies are reported to be lying on the streets and the M23 rebels are said to have taken control of the airport.

Chaos in Congo - Embassies Attacked in Kinshasa

After Disputes: Migrants Go Ashore Outside the EU

49 migrants have landed in Albania, in a new attempt by Italy to outsource the handling of asylum seekers outside the EU. .

After Disputes: Migrants Go Ashore Outside the EU

Ukraine hopes for EU talks in March

Already in March, the EU leadership and Ukraine hope to initiate the first concrete negotiations on EU membership. But it still depends on Hungary.

Ukraine hopes for EU talks in March

EU Resumes Gaza Operation

EU countries are ready to resume their border surveillance operation in Rafah at the border between Gaza and Egypt. > The reopening of the border crossing makes it possible to transport injured individuals for care, notes EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas at a press conference in Brussels after Monday's decision.

EU Resumes Gaza Operation

EU buys gas for Transnistria

The EU is offering 30 million euros – 344 million Swedish kronor – in an emergency aid package to Moldova. The money is intended to finance the purchase and transportation of gas to the pro-Russian breakaway region of Transnistria.

EU buys gas for Transnistria

BMW and Tesla sue EU

Car manufacturers BMW and Tesla are suing the EU Commission in dissatisfaction over the tariffs of up to 45 percent that the EU has imposed on electric car manufacturers in China. German BMW points out that the tariffs do not strengthen the competitiveness of European electric car manufacturers, but rather the opposite.

BMW and Tesla sue EU

EU extends sanctions against Russia

Hungary drops its veto threat and agrees to extend the EU's sanctions against Russia. Absolutely necessary, says Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.

EU extends sanctions against Russia

Lukashenko congratulated by "big brother" Putin

Russia's president Vladimir Putin congratulates his ally Aleksandr Lukasjenko – often called "Europe's last dictator" – on the alleged victory in the "election" in Belarus. During a press conference, Lukasjenko expressed renewed support for Russia's war in Ukraine.

Lukashenko congratulated by "big brother" Putin

Putin's ships continue to receive service – in Denmark

Despite all the sanctions, Putin's Russia can still rake in billions to the war chest by selling gas in the EU. Crucial for the export is 15 highly classified special vessels with engines from ABB – which despite the war have received continued service in Denmark and France, reports The Financial Times.

Putin's ships continue to receive service – in Denmark