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The Foreign Minister Convenes an Emergency Ukraine Meeting

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) summons all parliamentary parties to a meeting about the "serious situation" in Ukraine. "Support to Ukraine is and remains the government's top foreign policy priority", she writes to TT.

The Foreign Minister Convenes an Emergency Ukraine Meeting

Great Britain opens up to sending soldiers to Ukraine

Great Britain is opening up to sending British soldiers to Ukraine, writes the country's Prime Minister Keir Starmer in The Telegraph. .

Great Britain opens up to sending soldiers to Ukraine

Starmer: Must hold together with the USA

The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizes that Europe "must take a greater role in Nato" and cooperate with the USA to "secure Ukraine's future". "The UK will work to ensure that we keep the USA and Europe together.

Starmer: Must hold together with the USA

Mass arrests of migrants in the UK

British migration authorities arrested in January over 600 people suspected of having worked illegally in the country. This was a significant increase compared to the same month a year earlier, when around 350 people were arrested for the same suspicions, according to government representatives.

Mass arrests of migrants in the UK

EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready

The EU promises to respond "with firmness" if the US threatens with tariffs and trade war. We are ready, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready

Loans or Pensions? This is How the Weapons Will be Paid For

Europe is becoming increasingly united on the need for a substantial military buildup. But how will it be financed? Tough battles are expected this year over demands ranging from joint loans to reduced welfare.

Loans or Pensions? This is How the Weapons Will be Paid For

Starmer to Scholz: Wants to Restart EU Relations

The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer received the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at his country estate on Sunday. The hope is to "reboot" the relationship with the EU, announced Starmer at the meeting at historic Chequers.

Starmer to Scholz: Wants to Restart EU Relations

London and Kyiv to Cooperate for 100 Years

The United Kingdom and Ukraine have signed a cooperation agreement that stretches 100 years ahead in time. The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer describes the agreement as a "milestone".

London and Kyiv to Cooperate for 100 Years

Castle Summit for EU in February

The castle in Limont, just west of Liège, will be the venue where the EU countries' heads of state and government will attempt to unite on future defense cooperation in February. At the summit on February 3, Council President António Costa wants to know if the countries agree to spend more and jointly on defense and what type of capabilities should be developed.

Castle Summit for EU in February

Financial Times: Musk wants to get Starmer to resign

For several days, X CEO Elon Musk has directed harsh criticism towards the British government, primarily regarding the handling of the long-standing abuse scandal that was revealed, among other places, in Rotherham at the beginning of the 2010s. Now, the newspaper [Financial Times](https://www.

Financial Times: Musk wants to get Starmer to resign

Norwegian Prime Minister to Musk: Stay Away

The Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is concerned about Tesla CEO, also the world's richest man, Elon Musk's involvement in other countries' domestic politics. > I think it's worrying that a man with enormous access to social media and significant economic resources interferes in other countries, says Gahr Støre in the program Political Quarter on [NRK](https://www.

Norwegian Prime Minister to Musk: Stay Away

Musk's British outbursts spark backlash

A gross misjudgment based on incorrect information. That is the British Health Minister Wes Streeting's assessment of tech billionaire Elon Musk's outburst about Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Musk's British outbursts spark backlash

More and more migrants are crossing the English Channel

The number of migrants who attempted to cross the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom increased sharply in 2024 compared to the previous year. .

More and more migrants are crossing the English Channel

Now he can call himself Sir Stephen Fry

The actor and comedian Stephen Fry has been knighted by the British king. Also, the actors Carey Mulligan and Sarah Lancashire, known from the TV series "Happy Valley", receive awards.

Now he can call himself Sir Stephen Fry

The teenager went from unknown to superstar

For just over a year ago, he was an unknown British 16-year-old who lived at home with his parents. Then Luke Littler made it to the World Championship final in darts.

The teenager went from unknown to superstar

Closer to British law on active euthanasia

The British parliament has voted for a first step towards legalizing active euthanasia in England and Wales. However, the road is still long to a final yes.

Closer to British law on active euthanasia

Starmer invited to EU meeting

Five years after the United Kingdom left the EU, the country's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be welcomed to an EU summit again. .

Starmer invited to EU meeting

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.

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

Crack in G20 Meeting Already Before Opening

World leaders arrived at the G20 countries' summit in Brazil, which began with informal talks. But the meeting in Rio de Janeiro was hit by a setback even before the formal start, as Argentina chose to boycott the initiative against global hunger that the host country had hoped for.

Crack in G20 Meeting Already Before Opening

Starmer wants to reduce emissions even more

The United Kingdom is to attempt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 81 percent compared to 1990 levels, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The hope is that the goal will be achieved by 2035.

Starmer wants to reduce emissions even more

The appeal to Iran: Avoid revenge attack

The USA is urging Iran not to respond to Israel's air strikes, and the EU wants the parties to exercise restraint. Saudi Arabia condemns the attack and says that an escalation of the conflict threatens the security of the entire region.

The appeal to Iran: Avoid revenge attack

Biden and allies pledge continued Ukraine support

USA, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom promise to continue supporting Ukraine and condemn "Russia's ongoing war of aggression". .

Biden and allies pledge continued Ukraine support

The Music World's Sorrow: "Extremely Tragic"

Liam Gallagher, Mabel, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Puth are some of all the artists and friends who mourn Liam Payne. Even the UK's Prime Minister expresses himself.

The Music World's Sorrow: "Extremely Tragic"

Biden to Berlin for talks on Ukraine

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, is expected to travel to Germany next week, according to American government sources. The visit is planned for Friday and will only last one day – but Biden's trip is still considered significant since a previously planned trip had to be cancelled due to Hurricane Milton's approach.

Biden to Berlin for talks on Ukraine