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EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

The EU Parliament condemns with an overwhelming majority Turkey's detention of Joakim Medin and demands that he be released immediately. .

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

Christian Democrat Leader Urges Tougher Laws on Extremist Demonstrations

The Christian Democrats' leading figure in the European Parliament, Alice Teodorescu Måwe, believes that the Left Party's Lorena Delgado Varas should be punished following the criticized posts on social media. She also questions why the police do not apprehend what she calls "left-wing Nazis" during Palestine demonstrations in Sweden.

Christian Democrat Leader Urges Tougher Laws on Extremist Demonstrations

Conflict Erupts in Left Party Over Delgado Varas Resignation Dispute

Lorena Delgado Varas refuses to leave the Riksdag – despite the Left Party's board urging her to resign after accusations of anti-Semitism. Now, two camps are emerging within the party.

Conflict Erupts in Left Party Over Delgado Varas Resignation Dispute

EU Parliament to Vote on Releasing Detained Journalist Joakim Medin

Turkey's legal process against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin is to be discussed in the EU Parliament. It may result in an EU demand on Turkey to immediately release him from prison.

EU Parliament to Vote on Releasing Detained Journalist Joakim Medin

Joakim Medin Receives Conditional Sentence but Remains Imprisoned

The journalist Joakim Medin is sentenced to a conditional sentence for insulting Turkey's President Erdogan, reports TT's correspondent in Ankara. He is still charged with participating in a terrorist organization and spreading terrorist propaganda, and will remain in prison.

Joakim Medin Receives Conditional Sentence but Remains Imprisoned

Sweden and EU Warn Turkey of Consequences if Journalist Medin Not Freed

There is a large Swedish presence in Ankara ahead of the trial against the imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin. It is important that Turkey understands that it will have serious consequences for the relationship with Sweden and the EU if they do not release Joakim Medin, says the Left Party's EU parliamentarian Jonas Sjöstedt.

Sweden and EU Warn Turkey of Consequences if Journalist Medin Not Freed

Swedish Politicians to Attend Journalist Joakim Medin's Trial in Turkey

Jonas Sjöstedt (L) and Ulrika Westerlund (GP) are traveling to Ankara to attend the trial of Swedish journalist Joakim Medina. It's about putting some pressure on Turkey, says the Left Party's EU parliamentarian Jonas Sjöstedt.

Swedish Politicians to Attend Journalist Joakim Medin's Trial in Turkey

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.

Minute of Silence for Örebro in the EU

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. .

Strong or Right-Wing? This is What the Swedes Say in the EU

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.

Voting Chaos and Anger over New Forest Regulations

Setback for Roswall in the EU - has to wait for a decision

Jessika Roswall will have to wait until Wednesday to find out if she is approved as the new environmental commissioner in the EU. The criticism is strong after Tuesday evening's hearing – and the Left Party wants to see her replaced.

Setback for Roswall in the EU - has to wait for a decision

New poll: The Left loses to the Social Democrats

The Left Party loses 2. 1 percentage points to 7.

New poll: The Left loses to the Social Democrats

Trade Union Dislike of Job Titles in the EU Commission

In Ursula von der Leyen's proposed new EU Commission, there is no one with a clear title related to the labor market. This is strongly disliked by the parties to the left and also the European trade union cooperation organization Etuc.

Trade Union Dislike of Job Titles in the EU Commission