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Ylva Johansson Named EU Special Envoy for Ukrainian Refugees

Ylva Johansson Named EU Special Envoy for Ukrainian Refugees

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"Passive and tame" – dispute over consent for minors

"Passive and tame" – dispute over consent for minors

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Sweden and six other countries are protesting when the EU Council of Ministers is to agree on its view on rules concerning the fight against sexual abuse of children. Too passive and tame, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)

Top grades for Johansson in the EU

Top grades for Johansson in the EU

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Johansson: The Asylum Pact Takes Away the Oxygen from the Far-Right

Johansson: The Asylum Pact Takes Away the Oxygen from the Far-Right

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She has not got her controversial proposal against child abuse material on the internet through. But she is proud of the EU's asylum pact and the help to Ukraine

Schengen Opens Up to Bulgaria and Romania

Schengen Opens Up to Bulgaria and Romania

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

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

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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

New Swedish yes to "chat control"

New Swedish yes to "chat control"

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Sweden has once again said yes to the controversial EU legislative proposal "chat control". But the road to a finished law is still long and uncertain

After Johansson: Austrian to head asylum base in EU

After Johansson: Austrian to head asylum base in EU

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New EU Commission in a week

New EU Commission in a week

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The new EU Commission, the union's "government", cannot be announced until at least next week, announces the EU Parliament. Next Tuesday, Chairperson Ursula von der Leyen will meet with the parliament's group leaders

EU: Hungary risks letting in Putin's spies

EU: Hungary risks letting in Putin's spies

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Hungary risks letting in "potential Russian spies and saboteurs" into the EU, warns Commissioner Ylva Johansson. She is now demanding an explanation from the Orbán government about new visa facilitations

The S-leader: Important that Sweden gets a heavyweight EU post

The S-leader: Important that Sweden gets a heavyweight EU post

Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

Sweden's next EU Commissioner is nominated. But now Jessika Roswall will also get a responsibility area – and be grilled by the EU Parliament

Jessica Roswall, Sweden's new EU Commissioner

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Jessica Roswall, Sweden's new EU Commissioner

The Government proposes Jessika Roswall (M) for the position as Sweden's next EU Commissioner. This was announced by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) at a press conference on Monday

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

It will be a moderate - but who? Already today, the government is presenting Sweden's next EU Commissioner.

Billström: No to Top EU Job

Billström: No to Top EU Job

Billström to become EU Commissioner soon?

Billström to become EU Commissioner soon?

How will you be affected by the EU's "chat control" internet surveillance law?

How will you be affected by the EU's "chat control" internet surveillance law?

The Swedish government has said yes. Now the EU's notorious internet surveillance law "chat control" will be discussed in the EU

No Decision on "Chat Control" in EU

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No Decision on "Chat Control" in EU

The disagreement in the EU persists regarding the proposal on online abuse material. The question was removed at the last minute from Thursday's ambassador meeting in Brussels

The Government is pushing ahead with revised "online communication monitoring"

The Government is pushing ahead with revised "online communication monitoring"

The Government is backing the controversial EU proposal known as "chat control", aimed at preventing abuse against children. The proposal is now receiving broad support among Swedish parties – after the content has been revised

Floderus proposes to boyfriend at Arlanda

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Floderus proposes to boyfriend at Arlanda

"After two long years, I am finally a free man. " That's what Johan Floderus says in a statement from the family, a couple of days after the highly publicised prisoner exchange

Unique Prisoner Exchange - This is the Background

Unique Prisoner Exchange - This is the Background

Sweden has never before carried out an international prisoner exchange. This is the background to the exchange between the life-sentenced Hamid Noury and the captured Swedes Johan Floderus and Saeed Azizi

Major Prisoner Exchange Sparks International Outrage

Major Prisoner Exchange Sparks International Outrage

Saturday's prisoner exchange between Iran and Sweden echoed internationally. A number of major media outlets reported on the Swedes' homecoming and the criticism the exchange has received

Swedes Who Could Land the EU's Top Job

Swedes Who Could Land the EU's Top Job

A new Swedish EU Commissioner is soon to be appointed. Can it be EU Minister Jessika Roswall, a former Prime Minister or KD leader Ebba Busch? So far, the answer only exists in Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's head

Ten-Point Plan for EU's Asylum Pact

Ten-Point Plan for EU's Asylum Pact