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Intensive peace negotiations in Ukraine

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Intensive peace negotiations in Ukraine

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Efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine continue. After Ukraine and the United States filed a new proposal, the country's other allies will deliberate on the matter

EU addresses the suffering of abducted children

EU addresses the suffering of abducted children

Mon 24 Nov 2025 13:53 CET

The intense diplomacy currently underway around Ukraine also raises the vexed issue of Russia's large-scale abduction of Ukrainian children.

"Only Ukraine can make decisions about armed forces"

"Only Ukraine can make decisions about armed forces"

Mon 24 Nov 2025 08:59 CET

Only Ukraine can decide on its defense. And all issues of sanctions and frozen assets require the EU to be on board, say EU leaders after an extraordinary summit

Kristersson on peace plan: Will Russia meet his demands?

Kristersson on peace plan: Will Russia meet his demands?

Fri 21 Nov 2025 10:45 CET

The draft peace agreement for the Ukraine war appears to be in Russia's favor, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at a press conference.

Demands more support for Ukraine: "Deplorable"

Demands more support for Ukraine: "Deplorable"

Thu 20 Nov 2025 12:05 CET

Pressure is mounting in the EU to agree on future support for Ukraine. Sweden is marking the occasion by pointing the finger at others' trade with Russia

EU: Three variants for Ukraine support

EU: Three variants for Ukraine support

Mon 17 Nov 2025 13:47 CET

Pure contributions from member states, an EU loan or a loan with Russian assets as collateral are the three options put forward by the European Commission to help Ukraine.

Crisis meeting on EU budget

Crisis meeting on EU budget

Mon 10 Nov 2025 10:23 CET

The European Commission promises more earmarked money for agriculture in the next long-term budget.

Heavy EU defections from Latin America meeting

Heavy EU defections from Latin America meeting

Sun 9 Nov 2025 20:24 CET

Colombian President Gustavo Petro hopes to light a “beacon of democracy” in a troubled world with his European guests. But big names from the EU have chosen to stay away from the summit – which is overshadowed by the US military mobilization in the Caribbean Sea

Nordic Preparedness Lauded as Role Model for Europe

Nordic Preparedness Lauded as Role Model for Europe

Tue 28 Oct 2025 11:13 CET

The Nordic leaders see Russia as a long-term threat to the region. We are not afraid, but we are prepared, says Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

EU's von der Leyen to Meet King Carl Gustaf at Nordic Council

EU's von der Leyen to Meet King Carl Gustaf at Nordic Council

Fri 24 Oct 2025 12:24 CEST

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen has lunch with King Carl Gustaf and participates in the Nordic Council in Stockholm next week.

Belgium Blocks EU Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid

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Belgium Blocks EU Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid

Thu 23 Oct 2025 09:07 CEST

The EU is to come up with proposals on how Ukraine will be supported economically in the coming years – but the assignment does not specifically mention the use of frozen Russian billions. The message comes after a heated summit discussion, marked by Belgian resistance

European Leaders and Ukraine Discuss Peace Talks Amid Russian Control

European Leaders and Ukraine Discuss Peace Talks Amid Russian Control

Tue 21 Oct 2025 10:08 CEST

The frontline in Ukraine should be the starting point in a peace negotiation, announces a gathering of European leaders together with Ukraine's president. It can open up for Russia to continue controlling parts of Ukraine, which Donald Trump has spoken of as a necessity

EU Pushes for Stricter Social Media Age Limits

EU Pushes for Stricter Social Media Age Limits

Fri 17 Oct 2025 04:20 CEST

The demands are increasing in the EU to tighten the age limit for social media.

EU Resumes Border Monitoring Mission in Gaza

EU Resumes Border Monitoring Mission in Gaza

Mon 13 Oct 2025 09:48 CEST

The EU's monitoring mission at the border between Egypt and Gaza will restart on Wednesday, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.

Ursula von der Leyen Retains Position After No Confidence Vote

Ursula von der Leyen Retains Position After No Confidence Vote

Thu 9 Oct 2025 12:12 CEST

The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen can safely remain in her position. SD and V were the only Swedes to vote against her in Thursday's vote of no confidence in the European Parliament

Germany's Crucial Meeting Could Decide Fate of EU Petrol Car Ban

Germany's Crucial Meeting Could Decide Fate of EU Petrol Car Ban

Wed 8 Oct 2025 05:45 CEST

Germany is taking the lead as demands increase to scrap the EU ban on new petrol cars from 2035. Sweden is so far holding out in the heated debate, where jobs, growth and geopolitics are pitted against the environment

EU Confidence Vote: Far Right and Left Target von der Leyen

EU Confidence Vote: Far Right and Left Target von der Leyen

Mon 6 Oct 2025 18:15 CEST

EU and NATO Propose Drone Wall to Counter Airspace Violations

EU and NATO Propose Drone Wall to Counter Airspace Violations

Tue 30 Sept 2025 09:12 CEST

The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen promises billions to drones in Ukraine – and sharp proposals for developing a "drone wall".

EU Considers 1,500 Billion SEK Loan Plan for Ukraine

EU Considers 1,500 Billion SEK Loan Plan for Ukraine

Fri 26 Sept 2025 09:09 CEST

EU Holds Crisis Meeting to Develop Drone Defense Strategy

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EU Holds Crisis Meeting to Develop Drone Defense Strategy

Fri 26 Sept 2025 05:45 CEST

How do we build a drone wall? EU gathers for crisis meeting after recent notable inflights from the east. We must learn the game, urges Estonia's defence chief

GPS Disruption Targets Spanish Defense Minister's Plane Over Kaliningrad

GPS Disruption Targets Spanish Defense Minister's Plane Over Kaliningrad

Wed 24 Sept 2025 12:37 CEST

A plane with Spain's Minister of Defense on board has been subjected to a suspected disruption attack, reports Europa Press.

EU and Indonesia Finalize Free Trade Agreement

EU and Indonesia Finalize Free Trade Agreement

Tue 23 Sept 2025 06:15 CEST

EU and Indonesia have reached an agreement on a free trade agreement.

EU Plans to Ban Russian LNG in New Sanctions Package

EU Plans to Ban Russian LNG in New Sanctions Package

Fri 19 Sept 2025 12:19 CEST

The EU Commission wants to stop Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in its 19th sanctions package against Russia. It's time to turn off the tap, says Chairman Ursula von der Leyen

EU Proposes Sanctions on Israel's Ministers and Trade Over Gaza

EU Proposes Sanctions on Israel's Ministers and Trade Over Gaza

Wed 17 Sept 2025 13:04 CEST

Stopped ministers and settlers as well as increased tariffs for billions are included when the EU Commission wants to sharpen the tone against Israel's actions in Gaza. But almost everything can be rejected by unwilling EU countries – and Israel is warning of countermeasures