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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

EU Faces Backlash Over Trade Deal with Trump Amid Criticism

EU Faces Backlash Over Trade Deal with Trump Amid Criticism

Mon 15 Sept 2025 05:30 CEST

Vital for both the economy and Ukraine – or just unbalanced and unclear? Tough measures await in the EU with scathing criticism of the summer's USA agreement.

Europe Struggles to Unite on Gaza Policy Amid Trump Concerns

Europe Struggles to Unite on Gaza Policy Amid Trump Concerns

Fri 12 Sept 2025 06:17 CEST

The Second World War and Donald Trump. There are two heavy reasons why the EU still cannot take joint measures regarding Israel's war in Gaza

Russia Cautions Poland on Belarus Border Closure Consequences

Russia Cautions Poland on Belarus Border Closure Consequences

Thu 11 Sept 2025 20:27 CEST

Russia warns Poland of "consequences" if it does not change its decision to close the border to Russian ally Belarus.

EU Parliament Backs Recognition of Palestine as Independent State

EU Parliament Backs Recognition of Palestine as Independent State

Thu 11 Sept 2025 12:52 CEST

The EU Parliament supports recognition of Palestine as an independent state. –We should have said this a long time ago, says EU Parliament member Jonas Sjöstedt (V)

New Concerns Arise for Ursula von der Leyen in European Parliament

New Concerns Arise for Ursula von der Leyen in European Parliament

Wed 10 Sept 2025 17:12 CEST

The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen easily survived a vote of no confidence in the European Parliament on July 10. Now two more are waiting, probably in October

Teodorescu Criticizes EU's New Measures Against Israel as Shameful

Teodorescu Criticizes EU's New Measures Against Israel as Shameful

Wed 10 Sept 2025 13:27 CEST

The EU Commission's promise of more measures against Israel receives both praise and criticism in the EU Parliament. Shameful, says Alice Teodorescu Måwe (CD)

EU Proposes Pausing Trade Agreement with Israel Amid Gaza Concerns

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EU Proposes Pausing Trade Agreement with Israel Amid Gaza Concerns

Wed 10 Sept 2025 09:25 CEST

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

Trump Questions Russian Drone Incursion in Poland

Trump Questions Russian Drone Incursion in Poland

Wed 10 Sept 2025 08:06 CEST

”What's the thing with Russia violating Poland's airspace with drones?”, reads US President Donald Trump's first comment on the Russian violation. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) calls the violations ”unacceptable”