EU sanctions Iranian judges over death penalty case involving executed Swede
A judge who was involved in the legal process that led to a Swedish citizen being sentenced to death and executed in Iran is now on the EU sanctions list.
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EU proposes easing emissions trading rules under pressure
The European Commission is proposing easing the rules for the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), one of the EU's most important climate policy tools. Industry will be allowed to emit more for longer. The Commission is backing down, believes Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L).
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Sweden warns forests could be hit by EU emissions trading changes
Let emissions rise to save the economy, critics shout as the EU takes a new approach to climate policy. Sweden is pushing back - and fears the forest industry will take the hit.
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EU Parliament Approves Updated Trade Deal With Mexico
The EU Parliament approves an updated trade agreement with Mexico, hoping for significantly lower customs duties.
Business
Ireland takes over EU presidency with focus on enlargement and tough budget talks
More countries will be led toward membership and a new budget will be hammered out when Ireland takes over the EU. But difficult compromises will be required, warns Prime Minister Micheál Martin
World
Zelenskyy urges EU to stop companies supplying Russia with raw materials
Extensive aluminum exports to Russia are hanging like a heavy shadow over Ireland as the country takes over the presidency of the EU Council of Ministers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is critical.
World
EU tightens visa requirements for Somalis
Somalia is not taking back enough of its citizens who do not have the right to stay in the EU. The country is now being punished with stricter visa requirements.
World
Bad mood expected in EU budget battle as ministers meet in Luxembourg
No, nein, no, say Sweden and a number of like-minded people, as the EU's budget battle has now landed in a first compromise proposal. A cut of 20 percent - not 2 percent - is the counter-offer.
World politics
New EU budget bid 2 percent lower than European Commission's initial offer
Cyprus, which holds the EU presidency, is proposing a long-term budget that is 2 percent lower than the European Commission's initial offer. However, Sweden wants deeper cuts. "I am as upset as I am disappointed. The cuts are barely visible and far from sufficient," says Sweden's EU minister, Jessica Rosencrantz (M), in a statement.
Business
Ireland criticized for aluminum exports to Russia ahead of EU Council presidency
Ireland's exports of aluminum to Russia have more than doubled since 2020. The country now faces harsh criticism ahead of its assumption of the presidency of the EU Council of Ministers.
Business
Swedish anger towards Russian tourists as minister urges EU to tighten visa controls
Hundreds of thousands of Russian tourists receive visas to Europe every year - despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. Now Sweden is calling on the EU to tighten controls.
World politics
Merz: Let Ukraine in as a trial EU member
Germany wants to make Ukraine an "associate member" of the EU - without voting rights but with a seat at summits and in the European Parliament. "We do not have time for further delays," writes Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a letter to EU leaders.
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Orbán's election loss raises hopes for funds for Ukraine
Ukraine and the EU enlargement process are two big winners after Viktor Orbán's election loss in Hungary. The EU is preparing to make quick decisions.
Conflicts
Hungary must wait for SAFE defense fund loans after EU approves France and Czech Republic
The European Commission has given the thumbs-up to multi-billion-dollar loans from the SAFE defense fund to the Czech Republic and France. But Hungary will have to continue to wait.
World
French victory as Lille selected for new EU customs authority headquarters
The EU's new customs authority, ECA, will be headquartered in Lille, France.
World
EU wants free roaming in the Western Balkans
Call like you're at home, even in the Western Balkans. That's what the European Commission now wants to make happen.
World
Six people who could shape European politics in 2026
Will Europe tilt even further to the right in 2026 - or will there be a backlash against the United States' Donald Trump? Here are six people in the European spotlight this spring.
World
Farmers' protest in Brussels – tear gas fired at demonstrators
Belgian police used tear gas and water cannons against protesting farmers at the EU summit in Brussels.
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EU reverses decision: No ban on new petrol cars
The European Commission wants to lift the total ban on new gasoline cars after 2035. The requirement will instead be at least 90 percent emission reductions and compensation measures with green steel and e- and biofuels.
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Kristersson: Good with agreement
"Very good," writes Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on X about the EU's decision to freeze Russian assets.
World
Swedish discount back in budget proposal
Sweden can hope for new life for its EU rebate. The compensation is said to be back in the latest compromise proposal for the next long-term budget.
Business
Yes to asylum centers outside the EU
The resistance was fierce for a long time – but now the EU is opening up asylum processing in centres outside the Union. Good news, says EU Home Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner.
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Agreement reached – then the EU will shut off Russian gas
Russian gas is to be stopped from the EU by autumn 2027 at the latest, following an agreement between EU countries and the EU Parliament. Proposals are also promised soon for the same stop for Russian oil. Russia is furious.
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Sweden Opposes EU Baltic Sea Fishing Quotas for Next Year
Sweden will have to give in to the majority regarding next year's fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea. We wanted to go further. This is not enough, says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD).
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