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The EU's Justice Chief - Investigated for Money Laundering

Last week, he was equivalent to the Minister of Justice for the entire EU. Now, Didier Reynders is being investigated for money laundering at home in Belgium.

The EU's Justice Chief - Investigated for Money Laundering

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

An Estonian foreign minister and a Portuguese top meeting general will be two of the EU's foremost faces outward until 2029. Kaja Kallas and António Costa kick off the new mandate period with a trip to Ukraine, and are two of the EU's new poster names to keep an eye on.

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

Top grades for Johansson in the EU

Sweden's and Denmark's representatives are ranked at the top when the influential news site Politico Europe grades the outgoing EU Commission. The Minister for Home Affairs and Asylum Policy, Ylva Johansson, and the Danish Competition Commissioner, Margrethe Vestager, each receive an A-.

Top grades for Johansson in the EU

New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday

The EU Parliament says yes to Ursula von der Leyen's new EU Commission with 370 votes against 282. Jessika Roswall and her colleagues are already revving up on Sunday.

New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday

Biden: Israel retains the right to defend itself

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, is pleased with his country's efforts to achieve a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah – and thanks his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, for the cooperation. .

Biden: Israel retains the right to defend itself

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

The next EU Commission can be in place at the beginning of December after an agreement between the European Parliament's leading party groups. The Member of the European Parliament Heléne Fritzon (S) is worried about a weak Commission, while Tomas Tobé (The Moderate Party) welcomes the new composition.

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

Leading party groups are in agreement to approve the next EU Commission. This would mean that the next EU Commission could be ready to start work in December.

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

Forssell: Time for EU Proposals on Deportations

The Government wants to see a concrete EU proposal for "return hubs" for those deported from the EU. We need common answers, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).

Forssell: Time for EU Proposals on Deportations

"Hostage Drama" at the End of EU Hearings

Ursula von der Leyen's heaviest commissioners are being questioned when the EU Parliament is now concluding its hearings. But no one is either approved or stopped directly – as the candidates are being held as "hostages" by anxious party groups.

"Hostage Drama" at the End of EU Hearings

Good COP or bad COP? Get a grip on the climate conference

Now the UN's climate meeting COP29 is being launched in Baku in Azerbaijan. Here are some of the things to keep track of.

Good COP or bad COP? Get a grip on the climate conference

World leaders snub climate meeting

Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen are among those who do not intend to attend the UN climate meeting COP29, which starts on Monday. "A waste of time", thinks Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister.

World leaders snub climate meeting

EU: Hope for good relations with Trump

The EU is keeping its fingers crossed for good relations with the USA's newly elected president Donald Trump. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke with Trump on Thursday about both trade and the war in Ukraine and sees, for example, energy as a future negotiating area.

EU: Hope for good relations with Trump

The announcement: Roswall approved as EU Commissioner

After a shaky committee hearing on Tuesday evening, Jessika Roswall had to wait for a decision from the EU Parliament. But now she has been approved.

The announcement: Roswall approved as EU Commissioner

Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

Europe both cheers and sighs over Donald Trump's election victory in the USA. The EU machinery is preparing itself for the consequences, with a focus on trade and the war in Ukraine.

Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

Setback for Roswall in the EU - has to wait for a decision

Jessika Roswall will have to wait until Wednesday to find out if she is approved as the new environmental commissioner in the EU. The criticism is strong after Tuesday evening's hearing – and the Left Party wants to see her replaced.

Setback for Roswall in the EU - has to wait for a decision

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

A veteran and a beginner are initiating when the next EU Commission is now being scrutinized in Brussels. Already on Tuesday, it's time for Swedish Jessika Roswall.

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

Europe-friendly President Declares Victory in Moldova

Europe-friendly Maia Sandu declares herself the winner in Moldova's presidential election. With nearly 99 percent of the votes counted, she has surpassed the pro-Russian candidate Aleksandr Stoianoglo.

Europe-friendly President Declares Victory in Moldova

Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia

A number of Western countries are questioning the weekend's election in Georgia, which ended with the pro-Russian ruling party Georgian Dream proclaiming victory. Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says she is "seriously concerned".

Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia

Roswall vows EU battle against PFAS

New chemicals law 2025 and fight against "eternal chemicals" PFAS promised by Swedish intended EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall. Ban awaited against PFAS in both makeup and outdoor clothing.

Roswall vows EU battle against PFAS

New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

The wish list is clear for tougher measures on asylum and migration in the EU. The far-right is rejoicing over "new winds in Europe".

New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

EU demands: Exception for affordable housing

Sweden's non-profit housing model must be exempt from the EU's state aid rules, believes former Housing Minister Johan Danielsson (S). We have a housing shortage that makes ordinary people priced out of our major cities.

EU demands: Exception for affordable housing

Barely EU Yes in Moldova Despite Russian Influence

Moldova says yes to future EU membership in a referendum. But the margin was minimal – and Russia is believed to have tried to influence the vote.

Barely EU Yes in Moldova Despite Russian Influence

Barely EU Yes in Moldova Despite Russian Influence

Moldova says yes to a future EU membership in a referendum. But the margin was minimal – and Russia is believed to have tried to influence the vote.

Barely EU Yes in Moldova Despite Russian Influence

Pressure to take tougher action against migrants increases in EU

EU leaders want to see new measures to be able to deport migrants who have been denied asylum. Among other things, they will reconsider whether asylum centers can be established outside the EU's borders.

Pressure to take tougher action against migrants increases in EU