Karin Karlsbro

Karlsbro turns down Riksdag seat to stay in the European Parliament

The Riksdag was tempting - but Karin Karlsbro (L) still chooses to stay in the European Parliament.

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.

Swedish MEP Karin Karlsbro dismisses Trump’s new tariff threat after Google fine

Donald Trump is once again threatening the EU with tariffs - after Google was fined the equivalent of nearly 10 billion Swedish kronor. “Sigh,” comments EU parliamentarian Karin Karlsbro.

EU lawmaker slams Linus Weissbach’s move to KHL club SKA St. Petersburg: What a fucking piece of garbage

EU parliamentarian Karin Karlsbro attacks hockey player Linus Weissbach, who is moving to Russian SKA St. Petersburg. "What a fucking piece of garbage," she writes on X.

EU withdraws 2 million euros in funding for Venice Biennale through 2028

The European Commission confirms that it has withdrawn funding of 2 million euros for the Venice Biennale for the years 2025-2028, according to a press release.

European Parliament approves tariff agreement with US

The European Parliament has voted in favor of last summer's tariff agreement with the US by a wide margin. But the Swedish People's Party voted no.

EU agrees on US tariffs - could hit exports

After almost a year, a tariff settlement between EU member states and the US has been finalized. For Swedish export companies, this adds to an already difficult situation.

Tight control over steel in the EU, but concerns about Ukraine

The EU is raising its steel tariffs significantly in response to external competition. However, imports from Ukraine risk being squeezed.

EU gives green light to US trade tariff deal

After much deliberation, the European Parliament has approved this summer's tariff deal with the US. "A significant milestone," US Ambassador Andrew Puzder wrote in a statement.

The Liberals want Sweden to be open to borrowing money for the EU's defense

The Liberals want Sweden to remain open to borrowing money for the EU's defense in the same way it has been for supporting Ukraine.

Countries threatened by US tariffs: We stand behind Denmark

Donald Trump threatens Sweden and seven other countries with tariffs if the US is not allowed to buy Greenland. "We stand in full solidarity with the Kingdom of Denmark and the people of Greenland," the eight countries said in an initial joint statement.

Evidence supports pause in EU-US trade agreement after Trump's tariff threat

After Donald Trump's tariff threat, strong voices in the European Parliament are calling for work on the pending trade agreement between the EU and the United States to be put on hold.

Farmers' protest in Brussels – tear gas fired at demonstrators

Belgian police used tear gas and water cannons against protesting farmers at the EU summit in Brussels.

Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful

The Tidö cooperation is increasingly being exported to the EU Parliament. Environmental issues are being sidelined as the conservatives turn to the far right.

Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful

The Tidö cooperation is increasingly being exported to the EU Parliament. Environmental issues are being sidelined as the conservatives increasingly turn to the far right.

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.

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.

Karin Karlsbro Declines Liberal Party Leader Role

Potential Successors for The Liberals' Party Leadership

Who takes over when Johan Pehrson throws in the towel as party leader? Will it be a veteran, a young promise or a minister?

Double Herring Fishing in the Baltic Sea: "A Death Sentence"

The criticism is severe when the herring and sprat quota is doubled in the central Baltic Sea next year. The sea is on the verge of collapsing, warns former Environment Minister Isabella Lövin (Green Party).

Karin Karlsbro becomes EU responsible for support to Ukraine

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.

She speaks the most languages in the EU Parliament

A nine-language Slovenian is the newly elected EU parliament's top polyglot. The Swedes are mostly content with English.

The Final Count: Dick Erixon Off to Brussels

Now the EU election is finally counted. And it's clear that the SD candidate Maria Rosander fell at the finishing line and Dick Erixon takes a seat in parliament.