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In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin

The EU is defying the USA's new soft stance towards Russia – at least when it comes to sanctions. A 16th sanctions package is said to be ready, just in time for the three-year anniversary of the renewed attack on Ukraine.

In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin

EU Loans for Weapons? "Bad Idea", Says Sweden

Sweden can imagine easing the EU's budget rules so that more can invest in defense. But joint EU loans are still disliked by the Finance Minister.

EU Loans for Weapons? "Bad Idea", Says Sweden

Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg in Brussels. "We have a lot to do", notes the Nato chief.

Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

Trump's New World Order: Might Makes Right

Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies, shutting out negotiating partners and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages.

Trump's New World Order: Might Makes Right

The EU's major investment in AI – over two trillion

The EU is to try to mobilize 200 billion euros in a major initiative on AI technology. The USA is simultaneously calling for fewer regulations and a more optimistic view of the technology.

The EU's major investment in AI – over two trillion

USA and EU meet after tariff threats

The EU promises to respond to US tariffs - but meets the new Trump administration for the first time. We have deep and strong ties, emphasizes Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

USA and EU meet after tariff threats

Trump's New World Order: Might is Right

Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages.

Trump's New World Order: Might is Right

The Baltic Region connected to the EU's power grid: "Historic"

The Baltic States' power grid is now connected to the EU's via Poland. Ursula von der Leyen calls it a historic day.

The Baltic Region connected to the EU's power grid: "Historic"

EU: We stand firm on the two-state solution

The EU still stands firmly behind the two-state solution, says the EU in a first comment on US President Donald Trump's offer on Gaza. .

EU: We stand firm on the two-state solution

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

So Sweden can be hit by Trump's tariffs

If President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on the EU, the Swedish steel and automotive industry may be affected. At the same time, an upward inflation pressure could make it more difficult to continue with interest rate cuts.

So Sweden can be hit by Trump's tariffs

Crisis meetings in Brussels on the automotive industry

What is required to guarantee a "robust and sustainable" automotive industry? The question is being asked in Brussels where crisis meetings are to lead to an action plan as early as March. .

Crisis meetings in Brussels on the automotive industry

EU on the Environment: Must Become More Flexible

The EU sets the direction towards better competitiveness and less bureaucracy - but still promises a continued investment in the climate. However, we must be flexible, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

EU on the Environment: Must Become More Flexible

Billion Support to Jordan from EU

The EU is supporting Jordan with a financing and investment package of three billion euros – approximately 34 billion Swedish kronor – for the years 2025-27. The money is intended to contribute to stability regarding the situation in Syria and the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

Billion Support to Jordan from EU

Sacrifice the Environment for Competitiveness – a New EU Requirement

The environment and sustainable solutions may become the losers when Europe tries to become more competitive. Tough demands for simplifications can lead to delayed and watered-down legislation.

Sacrifice the Environment for Competitiveness – a New EU Requirement

EU buys gas for Transnistria

The EU is offering 30 million euros – 344 million Swedish kronor – in an emergency aid package to Moldova. The money is intended to finance the purchase and transportation of gas to the pro-Russian breakaway region of Transnistria.

EU buys gas for Transnistria

The EU base on Trump: We defend our interests

The EU is ready to quickly discuss and negotiate with the new US President Donald Trump, but without giving up its own interests, assures EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. And she firmly stands behind the fight against climate change.

The EU base on Trump: We defend our interests

EU updates Mexico agreement

The EU Commission and Mexico now finally hope to have reached an agreement on modernizing their trade agreement from 2000. "We want to deepen our cooperation even further, to great benefit for our people and economies.

EU updates Mexico agreement

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

The announcement of an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza is welcomed, but emergency aid must immediately reach the civilians who have been affected. The International Red Cross Committee is ready to assist when hostages are released and in humanitarian efforts.

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

EU Base Still Ill - But Soon Back

The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen is still ill, but is expected to return to duty "by the end of the week", says her chief spokesperson Paula Pinho. Sharp criticism has been directed at the Commission for not confirming until Friday that the 66-year-old von der Leyen had been hospitalized for the pneumonia she has been afflicted with.

EU Base Still Ill - But Soon Back

The EU has paid the first part of the Ukraine loan

The EU has paid out the first part of a loan based on returns from frozen Russian assets in EU countries. The paid-out amount corresponds to approximately 35 billion kronor.

The EU has paid the first part of the Ukraine loan

Ursula von der Leyen ill with pneumonia

The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has cancelled all trips and official appearances until mid-January since she was struck by "a severe pneumonia". .

Ursula von der Leyen ill with pneumonia

The stop of Russian gas through Ukraine divides the EU

At 06:00 on New Year's Day, Russian energy giant Gazprom shut off the flow of fossil gas to Europe through Ukraine. The EU claims to be prepared for the stop, but the division is great among the union's countries.

The stop of Russian gas through Ukraine divides the EU

Multiple Embassies Damaged in Kyiv

Six ambassadors have been injured in the latest wave of Russian robot attacks on Kyiv, according to Ukrainian authorities. The damage sparks outrage in capitals across Europe and the world.

Multiple Embassies Damaged in Kyiv