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EU returns to Syria: "Must be on the spot"

EU returns to Syria: "Must be on the spot"

Tue 17 Dec 2024 10:32 CET

Syria's new leadership is working hard to win back the world. Several countries have resumed diplomatic relations with the country after the regime's fall

No Visa-Free Travel for Georgia's Diplomats

No Visa-Free Travel for Georgia's Diplomats

Mon 16 Dec 2024 10:25 CET

Hybrid agents and more vessels in Russia's shadow fleet are being targeted as EU countries expand their sanctions – soon also against Georgia. First of all, visa-free travel for diplomats and top officials is being paused

EU in Syria: We Maintain Contact

EU in Syria: We Maintain Contact

Mon 16 Dec 2024 08:41 CET

The Head of the EU's Syria delegation has met the country's new leadership. The goal is to maintain contact, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas

Forssell on Syria: "Those who want to return should be able to"

Forssell on Syria: "Those who want to return should be able to"

Thu 12 Dec 2024 13:14 CET

Cautious optimism characterizes the EU countries' view on the refugee situation around Syria, five days after the regime's fall. At the same time, tougher rules are being called for in the EU's migration policy

After the Regime: Hope and Anxiety for Syrians in the EU

After the Regime: Hope and Anxiety for Syrians in the EU

Wed 11 Dec 2024 06:15 CET

Ten years after the major refugee crisis, EU countries are hoping for a stream in the opposite direction. The regime's fall in Syria raises hopes that more will return – but also concern about what the new leadership really means

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

Sun 8 Dec 2024 09:57 CET

Several countries welcome the fall of the al-Assad regime. Iran urges the international community to let the Syrians decide their future without "foreign interference"

NATO's goal: A better position for Ukraine

NATO's goal: A better position for Ukraine

Tue 3 Dec 2024 10:57 CET

Ukraine needs to be helped to as strong a position as possible ahead of potential peace talks, NATO's leadership and also Sweden are urging. But when it comes to peacekeeping forces and invitations to membership, there is still silence

Demonstrators fill the streets of Georgia again

Demonstrators fill the streets of Georgia again

Sun 1 Dec 2024 11:03 CET

For the fourth day in a row, thousands of people are demonstrating in Georgia against the new government's decision to freeze all talks about EU membership. The Russian leadership calls the development in the country a coup attempt, and the Prime Minister rules out the possibility of a new election being held

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

Sun 1 Dec 2024 08:49 CET

An Estonian foreign minister and a Portuguese top meeting general will be two of the EU's foremost faces outward until 2029. Kaja Kallas and António Costa kick off the new mandate period with a trip to Ukraine, and are two of the EU's new poster names to keep an eye on

Guarantees required before talks on ceasefire

Guarantees required before talks on ceasefire

Sun 1 Dec 2024 08:17 CET

The EU's new top diplomat Kaja Kallas does not rule out EU forces on Ukrainian soil to protect a potential future ceasefire. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says the country must receive security guarantees before talks can be initiated with Russia

New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday

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New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday

Wed 27 Nov 2024 09:17 CET

The EU Parliament says yes to Ursula von der Leyen's new EU Commission with 370 votes against 282. Jessika Roswall and her colleagues are already revving up on Sunday

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

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

Mon 25 Nov 2024 06:30 CET

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

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

Sat 23 Nov 2024 12:28 CET

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

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

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

Mon 18 Nov 2024 13:51 CET

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

The EU Chief's Final Call: Unite!

The EU Chief's Final Call: Unite!

Mon 18 Nov 2024 11:01 CET

Russia, but also EU countries, receive harsh criticism as EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell prepares to step down. We must be more united if we want to speak the language of power, urges Borrell

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas backs Ukraine "as long as it's needed"

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas backs Ukraine "as long as it's needed"

Tue 12 Nov 2024 11:48 CET

"Hostage Drama" at the End of EU Hearings

"Hostage Drama" at the End of EU Hearings

Tue 12 Nov 2024 09:38 CET

Ursula von der Leyen's heaviest commissioners are being questioned when the EU Parliament is now concluding its hearings. But no one is either approved or stopped directly – as the candidates are being held as "hostages" by anxious party groups

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

Mon 4 Nov 2024 15:23 CET

A veteran and a beginner are initiating when the next EU Commission is now being scrutinized in Brussels. Already on Tuesday, it's time for Swedish Jessika Roswall

Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"

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Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"

Tue 17 Sept 2024 07:49 CEST

Sweden's Jessika Roswall (The Moderate Party) is proposed to be responsible for environmental issues in the next EU Commission. Water and a "competitive circular economy" are also included in the job description

New "Government" in the EU: They Can Get Top Jobs

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New "Government" in the EU: They Can Get Top Jobs

Mon 9 Sept 2024 05:59 CEST

Expansion or competitiveness, defense or trade? The alternatives are many when Sweden's Jessika Roswall is now to get her post in the next EU Commission. The battle for the finest jobs is likely to be both prolonged and heated

Many men to Brussels – despite EU top's demands

Many men to Brussels – despite EU top's demands

Sat 31 Aug 2024 09:24 CEST

Where are the sisters? was wondered in the old chips commercial. The same question can Ursula von der Leyen ask herself when her EU Commission risks becoming anything but equal

Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

Fri 19 Jul 2024 10:48 CEST

Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as Commission President and can take a holiday – throughout the entire weekend. Then the work begins to piece together people and assignments to fulfill all the new promises

Kaja Kallas Resigns – Gets Top Job in EU

Kaja Kallas Resigns – Gets Top Job in EU

Mon 15 Jul 2024 10:42 CEST

Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

Mon 8 Jul 2024 13:34 CEST

Sweden's next EU Commissioner is nominated. But now Jessika Roswall will also get a responsibility area – and be grilled by the EU Parliament