We respond with what is required, assures Nato after yet another condemnation of Russian drone and air violations in the east. We are ready to defend every inch of the member countries' territory, promises Secretary General Mark Rutte.
WorldThe EU's new deforestation rules – primarily intended to reduce the clearance of rainforests – may be postponed once again.
WorldThe EU Commission wants to stop Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in its 19th sanctions package against Russia. It's time to turn off the tap, says Chairman Ursula von der Leyen.
WorldDisagreement in the EU means that established climate goals are replaced with a declaration of intent for the time being. A great disappointment, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals).
WorldStopped ministers and settlers as well as increased tariffs for billions are included when the EU Commission wants to sharpen the tone against Israel's actions in Gaza. But almost everything can be rejected by unwilling EU countries – and Israel is warning of countermeasures.
WorldEU misses the UN's deadline to submit its climate goal for 2035. The disagreement among member states also risks bursting a new goal for 2040.
WorldSwedish EU members Jonas Sjöstedt and Hanna Gedin (V) join an appeal in the EU Parliament which demands that Israel be excluded from the European Song Contest.
EntertainmentNato hopes to be able to stop future drones as effectively as they have stopped cable thefts in the Baltic Sea. So far, eight countries are part of the new effort in the east.
WorldIncreased pressure from the USA for all NATO countries to stop importing Russian oil and gas does not seem to worry Hungary.
WorldSweden is also lying. This is how Hungary counters after Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) sharp criticism of Hungarian statements about Swedish crime.
SwedenCan tougher words from Donald Trump get Hungary to agree on tougher measures against Russia? The rest of the EU hopes – but wonders if the pressure is really serious.
WorldSpain's Prime Minister gives his full support to the tens of thousands of demonstrators who over the weekend stopped a major cycling competition where an Israel-based team participated. As long as the atrocities continue, neither Russia nor Israel should be allowed to participate in any international competition, says the Social Democrat Pedro Sánchez.
WorldThe issue of trademark protection for basmati rice is putting a spanner in the works for a trade agreement between the EU and India, reports Financial Times.
BusinessRussian drones violated Polish airspace, and now Nato is strengthening its presence in Eastern Europe. Russia's recklessness in the air is increasing in scope. It is dangerous and unacceptable, says Secretary General Mark Rutte. Sweden, through Defence Minister Pål Jonson, "welcomes" the effort.
WorldEU countries' environment ministers cannot agree on climate targets until 2040. Now the issue is being passed on to the heads of state and government instead.
WorldThe Second World War and Donald Trump. There are two heavy reasons why the EU still cannot take joint measures regarding Israel's war in Gaza.
WorldThe EU is considering introducing new sanctions against a number of Russian banks and energy companies to increase the pressure on Russia to end the war against Ukraine, reports the news agency Bloomberg with reference to sources.
WorldA hundred years in crisis is portrayed for Europe due to the concessions to Donald Trump. The EU leadership is pressured and criticized by heavy voices in Brussels.
WorldBillions in profits are promised when the EU Commission asks for approval of its trade agreement with the giants of South America. However, the resistance is strong - not least in France.
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