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Olympic Games debutant eliminated: Coming back to Paris

Out and in two days she must leave the Olympic Games village. But triple jumper Maja Åskag is coming back to Paris — to be part of the finale.

Olympic Games debutant eliminated: Coming back to Paris

Busch on Olympic sabotage: Condemns it in the strongest possible terms

Energy and Trade Minister Ebba Busch (KD) is on site at the OS opening ceremony. She herself got stuck in the train chaos on the way to Paris due to last night's sabotage.

Busch on Olympic sabotage: Condemns it in the strongest possible terms

Three accused of suspected terror plan in Belgium

Three people are detained, suspected of terror-related crimes in Belgium, following extensive police raids across the country on Thursday when seven people were arrested. The three who are now being held in custody are accused of preparing for a terrorist attack.

Three accused of suspected terror plan in Belgium

Seven arrested in Belgium for suspected terror plot

The Belgian police have arrested seven people suspected of preparing a terrorist attack, announces the country's prosecution authority. They have also carried out 14 raids against different addresses in Belgium, including in Brussels and Antwerp.

Seven arrested in Belgium for suspected terror plot

Orbán penalized – meeting moved to Brussels

Hungary's criticized actions as presiding country in the EU's Council of Ministers will have further consequences. The EU's Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell is moving the next foreign ministers' meeting from Budapest to Brussels.

Orbán penalized – meeting moved to Brussels

Despite Terror Threat - Free to Wear Blue and Yellow Olympic Gear

Armand Duplantis and the other Swedish Olympic stars can dress as they please and move freely in Paris. Despite the elevated terror threat level in France and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) urging Swedes abroad to exercise caution.

Despite Terror Threat - Free to Wear Blue and Yellow Olympic Gear

The Government Must Distance Itself from Orbán

The government must take a harder stance against Hungary's Viktor Orbán in the EU, according to the Social Democrats. Sweden should take the initiative for a statement where one sharply distances oneself from Orbán's behavior, says Morgan Johansson (S).

The Government Must Distance Itself from Orbán

Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen can continue her job for five more years. The EU Parliament supports her – with a margin of 41 votes.

Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

Belgium meets Israel - in Hungary

Belgium's home ground is relocated to Hungary when the national football team meets Israel in the Nations League this autumn, according to the newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws. The Belgian federation confirms on Tuesday that the match on September 6 will not be played in Belgium for security reasons.

Belgium meets Israel - in Hungary

Brussels boycotts Budapest

Moved meetings and no EU commissioners in Hungary. This is now being marked in Brussels against Viktor Orbán's way of handling his presidency in the EU Council of Ministers.

Brussels boycotts Budapest

Sweden Opens Up to Depriving Hungary of EU Presidency

Sweden is sending no ministers to Hungary during the Hungarian EU presidency. But it's not enough, according to the Social Democrats.

Sweden Opens Up to Depriving Hungary of EU Presidency

EU Settlement with Apple on Mobile Wallets

The EU Commission reaches a settlement with Apple regarding the company's mobile wallets. The agreement comes after Apple agreed to more easily open up to other developers.

EU Settlement with Apple on Mobile Wallets

VW considers closing large electric car factory

The German vehicle concern Volkswagen's share is rising by over 1 percent after the announcement that they are considering closing the subsidiary Audi's electric car factory near Brussels to save costs. Unexpectedly weak demand is behind the announcement.

VW considers closing large electric car factory

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

Orban's new right-wing group reaches EU threshold

The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's newly started political movement has attracted enough parties to form a new group in the EU Parliament – a victory for his latest attempt to drive Brussels to the right. .

Orban's new right-wing group reaches EU threshold

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

Keir Starmer receives congratulations from colleagues around the world after his landslide victory in Britain's election. .

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

Orban meets Putin in Moscow

What can Hungary do to put an end to Russia's war in Ukraine? Skepticism is great when Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is on his way to Moscow. .

Orban meets Putin in Moscow

French election uncertainty eases slightly – euro rises

The euro strengthens against the dollar, French government bond yields fall and the Paris stock exchange rises sharply after the first round of the French parliamentary election. The market breathes a sigh of relief as it does not appear that the far-right party National Rally – which appears to be becoming the largest party – will gain its own majority.

French election uncertainty eases slightly – euro rises

Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU

With guiding principles from Donald Trump, Europe is to be "made great again" when Hungary takes over the baton as presidency of the EU Council of Ministers. But is it six months of confrontation or compromise that await under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán? The uncertainty is great.

Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU

Meloni breaks silence on fascist outbursts

Members of Italy's Brothers of Italy youth organization have been filmed making numerous fascist and Nazi gestures. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has spoken out about the matter after several weeks of silence.

Meloni breaks silence on fascist outbursts

Hunt for Votes in the EU - This is What Happens Now

The EU leaders have backed Ursula von der Leyen as the chair of the EU Commission. Now she must also convince the EU Parliament.

Hunt for Votes in the EU - This is What Happens Now

Stop for Georgia on the road to EU membership

As it looks now, Georgia will not be able to continue on the path towards EU membership, announce the EU countries' leaders. .

Stop for Georgia on the road to EU membership