EU urges Europe to adapt as warming accelerates, but new climate plan draws criticism
The EU urges Europe to prepare better for global warming, but its new measures are drawing criticism.
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Left Party refuses to back down in government talks, says demands stand unchanged
It has been a week since Magdalena Andersson (S) was given the task of trying to form a government. There is still no sign of progress - or that V would back down from its ministerial demands. "You can just take it and forget it," writes deputy party leader Ida Gabrielsson on X.
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EU proposes social media ban for children under 13 after online bullying case
Ban social media for children under 13 and make Canada the EU's first "associate member state." The promises came from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her annual State of the Union address.
World
European Parliament approves deal allowing veggie sausages in the EU
Veggie burger lovers in the EU can breathe a sigh of relief after the European Parliament finally approved a deal on the names of food products.
World politics
Annie Ross elected new chair of the Reformists
Annie Ross has been elected the new chairwoman of the social-democratic association Reformists.
Sweden
Criticism of climate decisions: Opens the way for the far right
The EU Parliament wants to reduce emissions by 2040, but also reduce companies' sustainability requirements. Swedish Jörgen Warborn (M) got what he wanted - but also received harsh criticism from both the opposition and environmental organizations.
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EU Parliament Votes to Ban Terms Like Veggie Sausage and Burger
Burgers and sausages are made of meat – so the words vegosausage and vegoburger should not be allowed. At least that's what a majority in the EU parliament think. Political nonsense, say the Swedish parliamentarians.
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EU Proposes Pausing Trade Agreement with Israel Amid Gaza Concerns
The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen warns of new sharp measures against Israel. We are putting our bilateral support to Israel on ice, she promises in a speech in Strasbourg.
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EU Leader Ursula von der Leyen Faces Pressure in Parliament This Autumn
Criticized trade agreements and the inability regarding Gaza make the ground shake under Ursula von der Leyen in the EU parliament. The discontent can bring down the entire EU commission.
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EU Commission President von der Leyen Survives No Confidence Vote
The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen passed the European Parliament's vote of no confidence with a good margin. Of the Swedes, only SD wanted to overthrow her, while V chose to abstain.
World politics
Far Right to Lead EU Climate Talks, Sparking Concerns
The difficult negotiations on the EU's next climate goal will be led by the party group Patriots for Europe (PFE), which gathers parties on the far right in the European Parliament, several media report. The group has been a tough opponent to the EU's climate policy.
World
EU Climate Targets for 2040 Face Opposition Over Flexibility
The flexibility included in the EU's new climate goals for 2040 provokes great anger within S and C. But EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz thinks that the proposal for flexibility "is fundamentally good".
World
Minute of Silence for Örebro in the EU
The victims of the school shooting in Örebro have now also been honored in the EU. Europe mourns, says Speaker Roberta Metsola.
Sweden
Strong or Right-Wing? This is What the Swedes Say in the EU
Important or sad? This is what some of the Swedish MEPs think about the new EU Commission.
World
"Cattle trading" creates mistrust in the European Parliament
A middle coalition is to guarantee support for an EU-friendly policy in the EU parliament. But the majority is thin and the distrust between the parties is clear. Come to the right instead, SD urges.
World politics
The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near
The next EU Commission can be in place at the beginning of December after an agreement between the European Parliament's leading party groups. The Member of the European Parliament Heléne Fritzon (S) is worried about a weak Commission, while Tomas Tobé (The Moderate Party) welcomes the new composition.
World
Voting Chaos and Anger over New Forest Regulations
New rules against deforestation of rainforest are postponed for another year. But the voting in the EU parliament was chaotic and the criticism is heavy against the result.
World
"Grow up!" - Crisis and Anger over Next EU Leadership
Political crisis threatens in the EU when the parliament's party groups cannot agree on the next EU Commission. The takeover may be delayed until 2025 – and make the far-right a part of the majority.
World
Criticism of Roswall's EU job: Alarming
Jessika Roswall (The Moderate Party) is proposed to take responsibility for environmental issues in the new EU Commission. Alarming and weak, the opposition thinks.
WorldTop news
Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen
The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen can continue her job for five more years. The EU Parliament supports her – with a margin of 41 votes.
World
Magdalena Andersson: Stop the endless scrolling
The Social Democrats want to put more pressure on the tech giants when it comes to how children and young people use social media, among other things, they want to tighten the rules for how algorithms work.
Sweden
"A policy that risks more terrorist attacks"
The Center Party for a politics that leads to thread and concrete pigs on Drottninggatan, says SD's top candidate Charlie Weimers in SR's final debate. It's a deplorable way to express oneself, says Center's Emma Wiesner.
Sweden