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The EU base in Denmark: "Standing up" for Greenland

Europe will always stand up for independence and territorial integrity, promises EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a keynote speech in Denmark. .

The EU base in Denmark: "Standing up" for Greenland

Multi-billion support to the new Syria

Syria receives 5. 8 billion euros, equivalent to nearly 64 billion Swedish kronor, in support to help the war-torn country.

Multi-billion support to the new Syria

China is laughing at Trump's trade war

The USA's trade war with Europe delights China, says EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas. .

China is laughing at Trump's trade war

After Trump's Threats – EU Opens Up for Negotiations

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is threatening to introduce punitive tariffs of 200 percent on wine, champagne, and other alcoholic products from the EU. This has led the Chairman of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to open up for negotiations.

After Trump's Threats – EU Opens Up for Negotiations

EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

The EU responds quickly to the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum, but is also planning a second round of countermeasures. Meanwhile, the EU Commission is open to negotiations.

EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"

The reactions did not wait when the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with Russia and that a 30-day long ceasefire may be imminent. .

"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"

Trump's fight against the EU: "Will destroy"

The EU leadership is still waiting for a meeting with the US President Donald Trump. And they can wait for a long time – as Trump clearly dislikes the union.

Trump's fight against the EU: "Will destroy"

The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

It is expected broad support for the EU Commission's plan to inject equivalent to nearly 9 billion Swedish kronor (800 billion euro) into defense at Thursday's EU summit. But there are points where it can get hot.

The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

EU gears up – but Hungary vetoes Ukraine

All EU countries are backing the multi-billion plan for upgrading. But only 26 are in agreement on continued strong support to Ukraine.

EU gears up – but Hungary vetoes Ukraine

EU's Bold Defense Plan: A New Era of Independence from the USA

The EU is getting ready for a massive buildup to manage without the USA and Donald Trump. More is to be expected when old rules are adapted to reality.

EU's Bold Defense Plan: A New Era of Independence from the USA

EU Unveils Bold Plan to Boost Defense Spending Across Europe

The EU Commission hopes to release nearly 9,000 billion kronor for defence investments. Member states are to be exempt from budget rules to build up.

EU Unveils Bold Plan to Boost Defense Spending Across Europe

EU Eases Emission Rules: More Time for Car Makers, Battery Boost

The European car industry may avoid billion fines when they get more time to comply with emission regulations. And now the EU Commission is also signaling direct support to battery manufacturers.

EU Eases Emission Rules: More Time for Car Makers, Battery Boost

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine.

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

The support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pouring in after the brawl at the White House. "You are not alone" and that President Donald Trump is doing Putin's "dirty work" are some of the messages.

Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

The Minister: Agreement with India important for Sweden

The EU Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, is visiting India to speed up a free trade agreement. Sweden will do the heavy lifting to get the agreement in place, promises Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).

The Minister: Agreement with India important for Sweden

Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has invited around 20 European leaders to a top-level meeting on Ukraine on Sunday. Among the participants are Sweden, as well as major powers such as France, Germany, and Turkey.

Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited

The EU Chief: I Support Trump's Plan

The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports President Donald Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine – but only with robust security guarantees for the country. .

The EU Chief: I Support Trump's Plan

Kristersson in Kyiv: Fought for freedom for three years

Three years have passed since Russia launched a full-scale attack on its neighboring country Ukraine. Now, a number of European leaders, including Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), are arriving in Kyiv.

Kristersson in Kyiv: Fought for freedom for three years

Zelensky ready to step down for peace in Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is ready to resign in exchange for peace and Ukrainian membership in Nato. He also wants to meet President Trump before the US President meets the Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Zelensky ready to step down for peace in Ukraine

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