All EU countries are backing the multi-billion plan for upgrading. But only 26 are in agreement on continued strong support to Ukraine. Hungary refuses to participate, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
ConflictsFrance's President Emmanuel Macron has invited European defense chiefs to a meeting in Paris next week. Macron is once again opening up to protecting other EU countries with France's nuclear weapons.
WorldTesla's sales plummeted by 76 percent in Germany in February compared to the same month last year. But in the UK, sales increased.
BusinessSweden supports the EU Commission's plan to strengthen Europe's defense. It is a good proposal that has been presented, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).
Swedish politicsThe European car industry may avoid billion fines when they get more time to comply with emission regulations. And now the EU Commission is also signaling direct support to battery manufacturers.
CarsThe crisis situation is heavy in Europe with war in Ukraine and strained relations to Donald Trump's USA. Then the next feud is already underway – with vastly differing opinions on the right path to a stronger economy.
BusinessAfter the weekend's political discussions about increased investments in defense in Europe, the arms manufacturers' shares are soaring on the stock exchanges.
BusinessThe USA should "spend less time worrying about Putin", writes Donald Trump on social media. In a later post, he attacks Volodymyr Zelenskyj and writes that "the guy doesn't want peace".
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