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EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

EU leaders are in agreement on the top trio that will lead the EU's work over the next five years. The decision was made despite resistance from both Italy and Hungary.

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

Zelensky praises EU negotiations: "Historic"

"A historic step forward", notes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on his Brussels visit after the start of negotiations with the EU last week. New security agreements are to guarantee long-term support.

Zelensky praises EU negotiations: "Historic"

"A good decision"

EU countries' negotiators are in agreement to propose Ursula von der Leyen for five years as chair of the EU Commission. However, she can still be blocked by the EU Parliament.

"A good decision"

"Historic" – Ukraine begins its EU journey

33 years after the Soviet Union's fall, Ukraine has initiated its negotiations to join another union instead. But it will take time.

"Historic" – Ukraine begins its EU journey

Farmers Risk Losing Billions in EU Funding

Swedish farmers risk missing out on 1,5 billion kronor in EU support because the government is unwilling to allocate funds from the Swedish exchequer, according to the Swedish Farmers' Federation (LRF). It is a large sum that Sweden is not utilising, says Palle Borgström, chairman of LRF.

Farmers Risk Losing Billions in EU Funding

Size or influence? Tough choices in the EU

Silly season prevails in the EU Parliament as party groups recruit new members ahead of the start of the mandate period. Hungarian Fidesz may again find itself outside when the choice is between influence or size.

Size or influence? Tough choices in the EU

He becomes Sweden's new Nato Ambassador

The Government has appointed Jan Knutsson as Sweden's new ambassador to Nato's political headquarters in Brussels. Knutsson is currently cabinet secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

He becomes Sweden's new Nato Ambassador

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

Brussels Refuses to Host Match Against Israel: "Too Risky"

Brussels and King Baudouin Stadium will not host the Belgian men's national team's Nations League home premiere against Israel on 6 September due to the security situation. .

Brussels Refuses to Host Match Against Israel: "Too Risky"

EU warns of deficits in Italy and France

Seven EU countries – including both France and Italy – risk fines for breaching the EU's budget rules. However, a return to the austerity policies of the 2010s is not promised.

EU warns of deficits in Italy and France

Trump's catchphrase as Hungary takes over EU presidency

The catchphrase is borrowed from Donald Trump as Hungary takes over the presidency of the EU's Council of Ministers from 1 July. The main slogan becomes "Make Europe great again" – Make Europe great again.

Trump's catchphrase as Hungary takes over EU presidency

Everything points to Rutte as the new leader of Nato

Hungary gives up its veto against the Netherlands' outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte as new Secretary-General of Nato. Thus, everything suggests Rutte as successor to Norwegian Jens Stoltenberg in the autumn.

Everything points to Rutte as the new leader of Nato

Expert: New Elections Part of Macron's Calculation

France's president Emmanuel Macron is playing high stakes by calling for new elections to parliament, where Le Pen's National Rally is expected to make strong gains. A "marriage of convenience" with the far-right could become tricky – but could also be part of Macron's tactic, believes Göran von Sydow at Sieps.

Expert: New Elections Part of Macron's Calculation

Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs

EU countries are still not in agreement about five more years with Ursula von der Leyen as chair of the EU Commission. The decision is delayed until at least next week since leaders at the EU's top meeting wanted more involvement – or a larger share of the cake.

Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs

Kristersson: EU top jobs should be filled quickly

On Monday, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) is to have an informal dinner with the EU's other heads of state and government in Brussels. Then, the top jobs within the EU will be discussed, including the roles of the Commission President and the EU's Foreign Policy Chief.

Kristersson: EU top jobs should be filled quickly

Question Marks Over Nato: Where Does Gotland Belong?

Sweden, Norway and Finland come under the same Nato headquarters – but whether this also applies to islands such as Gotland and Åland remains unclear. Military reasons will decide, rather than political.

Question Marks Over Nato: Where Does Gotland Belong?

Total rejection of President Putin's peace demands

Russia's president Vladimir Putin's demands to annex several regions in Ukraine in order to agree to a ceasefire and peace negotiations are rejected by Kiev and Nato. Putin cannot dictate terms to Ukraine, says USA's Defence Minister Lloyd Austin.

Total rejection of President Putin's peace demands

The Final Count: Dick Erixon Off to Brussels

Now the EU election is finally counted. And it's clear that the SD candidate Maria Rosander fell at the finishing line and Dick Erixon takes a seat in parliament.

The Final Count: Dick Erixon Off to Brussels

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

Four billion kronor for combat vehicle 90

The Netherlands is contributing approximately four billion kronor to the production of combat vehicles CV90. The purpose is to be able to dispatch more combat vehicles to Ukraine more quickly.

Four billion kronor for combat vehicle 90

EU and Nato: Limit Russian Freedom of Movement

Eight EU countries want the EU to stop Russian diplomats from moving freely within the EU. "Free movement throughout the Schengen area for holders of Russian diplomatic passports, accredited in one country, facilitates malicious activities", the eight write in a letter to EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell, according to the news agency [Reuters](https://www.

EU and Nato: Limit Russian Freedom of Movement

Russian money guarantees new billions to Ukraine

Leaders of the G7 countries are in agreement to lend Ukraine up to 50 billion dollars with frozen Russian assets as collateral. The agreement is confirmed by the host country, Italy.

Russian money guarantees new billions to Ukraine

Hungarian exemption - no concern in NATO

NATO countries are getting closer to long-term support for Ukraine and more NATO control over coordination. Hungary being exempt sparks concern over unity – which is, however, dismissed in Brussels.

Hungarian exemption - no concern in NATO

Dark times for the Christian Democrats and the Liberals: "Artificial respiration is needed"

The Christian Democrats and Liberals cleared the threshold with a good margin in the EU election. In the SCB's party sympathy survey for the Riksdag, both are far below.

Dark times for the Christian Democrats and the Liberals: "Artificial respiration is needed"