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"Passive and tame" – dispute over consent for minors

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).

"Passive and tame" – dispute over consent for minors

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

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

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.

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

Schengen Opens Up to Bulgaria and Romania

Bulgaria's and Romania's long-drawn-out journey to avoid passport controls for land travel to other EU countries is about to reach its goal. After a meeting between the EU's presiding country Hungary, the two countries, and Austria, an agreement has been reached that is now expected to be finalized in mid-December.

Schengen Opens Up to Bulgaria and Romania

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

New Swedish yes to "chat control"

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.

New Swedish yes to "chat control"

After Johansson: Austrian to head asylum base in EU

For five years, former Minister Ylva Johansson has been responsible for asylum and migration issues in the EU Commission. Now, it is proposed that her job will be taken over by Austria's outgoing Finance Minister Magnus Brunner.

After Johansson: Austrian to head asylum base in EU

New EU Commission in a week

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.

New EU Commission in a week

EU: Hungary risks letting in Putin's spies

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.

EU: Hungary risks letting in Putin's spies

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

Now it's up to the government to ensure that Jessika Roswall gets a heavyweight post in the new commission, comments Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson. "The government must ensure that Sweden's influence in Europe remains strong.

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

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.

Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

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.

Jessica Roswall, Sweden's new EU Commissioner

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

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

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

Billström: No to Top EU Job

Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) is favourite to become an EU Commissioner, according to Sveriges Radio and Expressen. He himself denies the reports via his press secretary in an SMS to Dagens Nyheter, stating that he "is not available for a post as Commissioner".

Billström: No to Top EU Job

Billström to become EU Commissioner soon?

Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billström is favourite to become an EU Commissioner, according to Sveriges Radio and Expressen. Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is expected to present the EU Commissioner by the first week of August at the latest.

Billström to become EU Commissioner soon?

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.

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

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.

No Decision on "Chat Control" in EU

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.

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

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.

Floderus proposes to boyfriend at Arlanda

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.

Unique Prisoner Exchange - This is the Background

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.

Major Prisoner Exchange Sparks International Outrage

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.

Swedes Who Could Land the EU's Top Job

Ten-Point Plan for EU's Asylum Pact

A day after the EU's new asylum and migration pact formally came into force, the EU Commission is now launching its plan for how it will be implemented. At the latest within two years, member states will need to have adapted to the new common rules on, among other things, reception conditions and asylum procedures that the EU Parliament and member states nailed down as recently as May.

Ten-Point Plan for EU's Asylum Pact