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Poland and France discuss peacekeeping force in Ukraine

Talks about a future peacekeeping force in Ukraine are expected when Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk receives France's President Emmanuel Macron.

Crisis creates power vacuum in EU

Who is really in charge? The question is increasingly justified in the EU when both France and Germany are shaken by government crises. Ukraine is hit the hardest.

Swedish-Polish cooperation against threats in the Baltic Sea

Sweden and Poland are deepening their defence cooperation. The purpose is, among other things, to strengthen the ability to resist new threats against critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.

The Trump Invitation: Donald Should Rely on Donald

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk says he trusts Donald Trump. But if the USA withdraws its support to Ukraine, Europe needs to contribute more.

Tusk: If Ukraine loses, we all lose

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) is hosting a Nordic-Baltic summit on Wednesday and Thursday, where Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk is also participating. The countries' heads of government reiterate their support for Ukraine and promise to increase their efforts.

After Sabotage: Poland Wants Joint Sea Police

Poland proposes a new joint maritime patrol in the Baltic Sea following the recent cases of sabotage on the seabed. This is stated by Prime Minister Donald Tusk – and receives support from Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

Kristersson in talks with Rutte and Macron

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has taken on the leadership role to prepare the EU for a new period with Donald Trump as the USA's president. When Nordic and Baltic prime ministers meet at Harpsund this week, Tusk sits at the table.

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine. But what it amounts to is another question.

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine. But what it will be enough for is another question.

Scholz defends himself after the conversation with Putin

Volodymyr Zelenskyj has lashed out at Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz after his phone call with Vladimir Putin. Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk joins in the criticism. Now Scholz is defending himself and says that "Ukraine can count on us".

The demand to Georgia: Investigate election fraud

Change course, urge the leaders from Germany, France, and Poland in a joint statement to Georgia after the disputed parliamentary election.

Poland proposes same-sex partnership

Poland's government has submitted a proposal for registered partnership, also for same-sex couples – a long-awaited step in a country where Catholic traditions have strong support.

Pressure to take tougher action against migrants increases in EU

EU leaders want to see new measures to be able to deport migrants who have been denied asylum. Among other things, they will reconsider whether asylum centers can be established outside the EU's borders.

The demand ahead of the EU summit: Tighten up migration

Migration becomes a hot issue at the EU leaders' summit in Brussels. The pressure is to increase on asylum seekers to return when they do not have the right to stay in the EU. Strict migration policy is absolutely necessary to tackle other difficult issues in Europe, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).

Poland wants to temporarily abolish the right of asylum

Worst Storm in Decades – Death Toll Rises

The number of dead is increasing in the storm Boris' ravages in central Europe. Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is staying home from important EU meetings, while Poland announces a billion-kronor package in support of the affected.

The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis

Crisis in Berlin and crisis in Paris create a crisis for Brussels as well. Weak and unpopular governments in both Germany and France are causing the EU to stall.

Storm Boris: "Disaster of Epic Proportions"

At least eight people have lost their lives in the storm Boris that is raging in parts of Europe. In the Czech Republic, several people are missing and hundreds of thousands of households are without electricity.

Tusk: Support is lacking to change the abortion law

The Polish abortion laws, which are among the strictest in the EU, will not be able to be changed despite earlier promises. The reason is that they simply lack sufficient support in parliament.

Leaders in Europe praise Biden – Kremlin cautious

Britain's leader Keir Starmer and Germany's Olaf Scholz praise Joe Biden after his announcement that he will not stand for re-election. Even Swedish party leaders commend Biden. Ukraine's president thanks Biden for unwavering support, but from Moscow, cautious tones are heard.

Russian attacks on five cities – over 30 dead

At least 33 people have been killed in extensive Russian attacks on cities around Ukraine. In Kiev, a children's hospital was hit in the largest attack on the capital in several months.

German promise of compensation to Polish war victims

Germany will compensate still living victims of the Nazi occupation of Poland during World War II. Germany is aware of its guilt and its responsibility for the millions who fell victim to the occupation, said Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a visit to Warsaw.

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

EU leaders are in agreement on the top trio that will lead the EU's work over the next five years. The decision was made despite resistance from both Italy and Hungary.