The EU and Canada will deepen their cooperation and work together in several areas, with the goal of Canada becoming an “associate member” next year. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said this at a meeting with top EU officials. The new cooperation already means that Canada will contribute to the EU’s emergency loan to Ukraine, worth just over SEK 1,000 billion.
WorldOne of the heavyweights of the financial world, Christine Lagarde, is stepping down early as head of the European Central Bank (ECB). She will leave her post on February 7, according to an ECB press release.
BusinessUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is thanking Europe’s “real leaders” for their support amid the latest spat with US President Donald Trump. He also sees a glimmer of hope for the Starlink satellite service. Has it been restored? No, but it is on its way back, Zelensky says at a press conference.
WorldA new long-term budget proposal is to be drawn up within a few weeks, ahead of an extraordinary EU summit in November, EU sources say. This follows significant disagreement among EU leaders over an Irish proposal at a summit in Brussels.
WorldMuch more needs to happen before Sweden can accept the EU’s next long-term budget. “Sweden is not the EU’s ATM,” says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
SwedenA new compromise proposal in the EU’s major budget battle includes a cut - but “only” by 8 percent. “Still unreasonable,” Sweden says.
BusinessEU Council President António Costa has visited almost every EU country except Sweden to discuss the next long-term budget. But the phone calls are going well too.
BusinessWhile Sweden has been busy with its election campaign, the rest of Europe has been embroiled in the EU's big budget dispute. The fight over the money will be the hottest issue of the autumn.
WorldDonald Trump's actions against Canada and Greenland are bringing Canada and the EU closer together. There is now talk of Canada becoming the EU's first "associate member." It is still unclear what that means.
WorldThe EU should play a greater role in the Arctic, participants at a summit in Rovaniemi, Finland, urge. Summit host Petteri Orpo warns of Russia.
WorldThe EU's trade agreement with India is now ready for approval by member states.
BusinessThe EU leadership is tightening its tone regarding the funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladic in Serbia, after criticism that its language was too evasive.
WorldIceland says no to EU negotiations in the country's referendum. Nearly 53 percent voted against resuming accession talks. Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, who wants to join the EU, says the result is "not a setback" but "a victory for democracy."
WorldRussian waves of attacks are washing over Ukraine as European leaders celebrate the country's Independence Day in Kyiv. There is a force that keeps us steady - it is the strength of our common circle, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his speech, urging allies to give Ukraine "everything it needs."
WorldA Russian cruise missile flew into Polish airspace overnight, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said. NATO member Poland has not officially confirmed what type of “unidentified object” it was.
WorldAfter weeks of negotiations, the EU has finally agreed on a new sanctions package. The package is the EU's 21st against Russia since the country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
WorldAll the leaders at the NATO summit in Ankara received a revolver engraved with their names as a gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will take his home - with a slight delay. Other leaders have other plans for their revolvers.
SwedenThe EU Parliament approves an updated trade agreement with Mexico, hoping for significantly lower customs duties.
BusinessMore 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
WorldExtensive 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.
WorldEU Council President António Costa is facing criticism after opening a "diplomatic channel" to Russia.
WorldFor the first time since December 2024, all EU countries can agree on a joint statement on Ukraine.
WorldThe G7 countries said in a joint statement they will continue to support Ukraine and will put increased pressure on the Russian war economy through new sanctions. The host of the meeting, French President Emmanuel Macron, called the agreement a great success.
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