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Swedish Fishery Faces EU Environmental Criticism

All companies with fewer than 3000 employees should be exempt from the requirements in the EU's new sustainability directive, CSR, believes Swedish EU parliament member Jörgen Warborn (The Moderate Party). .

Swedish Fishery Faces EU Environmental Criticism

Sweden Urges EU to Plan Syrian Refugee Returns

Sweden is pushing for EU measures to get Syrian refugees to return home. –Excellent with EU-common transport solutions for example, thinks Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).

Sweden Urges EU to Plan Syrian Refugee Returns

Brussels and London Agree on Gibraltar Border Solution

Gibraltar, which is a British territory, has been a problem in the relationship between London and Brussels since the United Kingdom left the EU. Now, movement of both people and goods is allowed across the border to Spain.

Brussels and London Agree on Gibraltar Border Solution

Poland Faces Political Uncertainty Amid Government Optimism

Poland risks a political deadlock after the opposition's victory in the presidential election. But the government is still optimistic.

Poland Faces Political Uncertainty Amid Government Optimism

Macron Proposes Social Media Age Limit for Under-15s in France

Social media will be banned for children under 15 years in France in the coming months – unless progress is made at EU level, says France's President Emmanuel Macron according to Politico. .

Macron Proposes Social Media Age Limit for Under-15s in France

Court Allows Trump to Maintain Tariffs Amid Legal Battle

USA's president Donald Trump has for the time being the right to maintain the tariffs his administration has introduced. This is stated by a federal court during the night towards Wednesday.

Court Allows Trump to Maintain Tariffs Amid Legal Battle

Government Calls for EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

The government urges the EU to proceed with sanctions against individual Israeli ministers, reports SVT Nyheter. .

Government Calls for EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

EU Proposes Lowering Russian Oil Price Cap to 45 Dollars

The European Commission wants a lowered price tag on Russia's global oil exports as part of the union's new package of sanctions. .

EU Proposes Lowering Russian Oil Price Cap to 45 Dollars

Sweden Seeks More US Tariff Exemptions Amid Trade Conflict

The Government wants to remove 13 products from the EU's long list of products from the USA that may be affected by tariffs if the trade conflict with the Trump administration cannot be resolved. We do not want to shoot ourselves in the foot, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) about why he wants exceptions.

Sweden Seeks More US Tariff Exemptions Amid Trade Conflict

EU Faces Major Vulnerability Due to Blood Plasma Import Dependence

Both Sweden and the rest of the EU are dependent on the import of blood plasma, mainly from the USA. This means a "significant vulnerability" in the event of a crisis or war, according to a new investigation.

EU Faces Major Vulnerability Due to Blood Plasma Import Dependence

Canada to Meet NATO Defense Spending Target This Year

Canada will this year reach Nato's defence spending target of 2 percent of GDP, the country's prime minister says. .

Canada to Meet NATO Defense Spending Target This Year

EU Poised to Criticize Israel Over Gaza Conflict

The EU will likely rebuke Israel for its waging of war in the Gaza War. This is indicated by Council President António Costa, pending an investigation to determine whether the Israeli waging of war goes too far.

EU Poised to Criticize Israel Over Gaza Conflict

Unrwa Chief Criticizes Sweden's Decision to Halt Support

Sweden's decision to stop support for Unrwa is based on empty excuses, according to the UN agency's chief Philippe Lazzarini. The decision came as a big surprise and has had a very negative effect, he says to Dagens Nyheter.

Unrwa Chief Criticizes Sweden's Decision to Halt Support

French-Israeli Activists Investigated for Blocking Gaza Aid

French prosecutors have launched an investigation into whether French-Israeli activists were involved in genocide and responsible for crimes against humanity for trying to block emergency aid from reaching Gaza, reports Politico. .

French-Israeli Activists Investigated for Blocking Gaza Aid

Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

The Green party demands that aid minister Benjamin Dousa (M) resigns. This due to the government's handling of the UN agency Unrwa.

Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

EU Marine Pact Introduces Drone Fleet and Tackles Marine Debris

The EU Commission is presenting a marine pact to be followed by a marine act in 2027, in order to provide better conditions for the seas and those living in their vicinity. ”The EU's marine pact is not a message in a bottle – it is a concrete action plan.

EU Marine Pact Introduces Drone Fleet and Tackles Marine Debris

EU Advocate General: Hungary's LGBTQ Laws Violate EU Rights

Hungary's ban and restrictions on hbtq-material are contrary to EU law and undermine fundamental rights, believes one of the EU Court's Advocates General. .

EU Advocate General: Hungary's LGBTQ Laws Violate EU Rights

Progress in US-EU Customs Talks but No Breakthrough Yet

Progress has been made, but there have still been no breakthroughs in the negotiations in the customs conflict between the USA and the EU. .

Progress in US-EU Customs Talks but No Breakthrough Yet

EU Antique Dealers Concerned Over New Trade Rules and Bureaucracy

New EU rules are to stop the trade in stolen antiques and works of art from countries outside the EU. But French antique dealers are warning of "suffocating bureaucracy".

EU Antique Dealers Concerned Over New Trade Rules and Bureaucracy

EU Urged to Cut Water Usage by 10 Percent by 2030

The EU needs to streamline its water usage by at least ten percent by 2030. .

EU Urged to Cut Water Usage by 10 Percent by 2030

EU Proposes Extending Ukrainian Protection Until 2027

The EU Commission proposes prolonged protection for Ukrainians in the EU until March 4, 2027. "Since 2022, we have provided protection to those fleeing Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and we will continue to do so.

EU Proposes Extending Ukrainian Protection Until 2027

EU Proposes Deficit Procedure for Austria Warns Romania of Budget Risks

Austria and Romania end up in the shame corner in the EU Commission's yearly reports on the state of the economy. .

EU Proposes Deficit Procedure for Austria Warns Romania of Budget Risks

EU Confirms Bulgaria Ready to Adopt Euro in 2026

Bulgaria meets the requirements to adopt the euro as a currency from January 1, 2026. The EU Commission now officially states this in a report on Wednesday.

EU Confirms Bulgaria Ready to Adopt Euro in 2026

Sweden Proposes New Electric Car Bonus for Rural Residents

Now there is a proposal on how the government's new electric car bonus will work – and who can get it. The requirement is to live in the countryside, not have access to good public transport and not earn too much.

Sweden Proposes New Electric Car Bonus for Rural Residents