World"We're not giving anything - we're selling weapons", declares President Donald Trump.
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Corruption scandal shakes Poland: EU billions to swingers club and vodka bars
WorldThe revelation is described by the opposition as "one of the biggest scandals since 1989".
Trump and Putin in Alaska – peace agreement or continued war?
WorldThe EU wants to increase pressure on Russia, Zelensky refuses to give up territory and a Russian negotiator warns of sabotage.
Russia: Sanctions have cost the EU 1000 billion euros
World"This is the price that Europe has to pay for curtailing all economic contacts with Russia", says Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko.
Comment: EU will work on Washington’s terms – with higher prices as a bonus
WorldThe US thus achieved its goal of removing the competitor EU from the Russian market, and now the vassals in Europe will work entirely on Washington's terms.
EU and US reach agreement on tariffs and energy cooperation
EconomyMajor investments and tariff agreements mark a new era of trade.
Sweden discovers strategic metals crucial for future technologies
SwedenThe deposit is estimated to be the largest of its kind within the EU - containing over 2.2 million tons of rare earth metals.
The EU is the enemy of Europe
EditorialsThe EU and Europe are by no means synonyms but have in many ways become direct opposites.
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Slovakia urges West to engage in dialogue with Russia
World"We do not want a war between Russia and NATO to break out, because that would be the Third World War", emphasizes Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar.
95 percent of Hungarians reject Ukraine’s EU membership
Europe"Now there were 2.2 million of us standing in their way, saying that this is not the way forward", declares Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Crisis for von der Leyen – no-confidence vote expected
EuropeTo dismiss the entire European Commission requires a two-thirds majority in the European Parliament.
EU classifies mink as invasive
EnvironmentAssessed as a threat to biodiversity. However, Finland plans to apply for a derogation to continue fur farming.
Orbán: EU leaders want to replace the people of Europe
Europe"Their cities are being taken away from them. This is not integration – it is an organized population replacement", argues the Hungarian Prime Minister.
EU leaders want to punish Hungary for Pride ban
WorldConsidering activating the EU's "nuclear option" against Hungary - and stripping it of its voting rights in the European Council.
European diplomats forced to flee Israeli shelling
WorldIsrael defends itself by saying that the diplomatic delegation left the pre-approved route - and that it fired "warning shots" to expel them from the site.
Fuel prices in Sweden set to climb regardless of political outcome
EconomyThe EU's emissions trading scheme directly affects Swedish consumers - and Brussels won't allow major tax cuts either.
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Macron opens the door to deploying French nuclear weapons in other EU countries
EuropeThe French President is "ready to start a discussion" on deploying nuclear-armed aircraft across Europe.
Polish presidential candidate burns EU flag: “Down with Eurocommunism”
Europe"We will never in Poland exhibit signs against us of an enemy organization. This organization has led to the liquidation of Poland", proclaimed Grzegorz Braun.
Sweden Democrats leader dismisses climate alarmism: “No reason to panic”
EnvironmentThe Green Party spokesperson condemns the SD leader's comments - and tries to link him to Russia and Vladimir Putin.
Only one in five deported migrants leave the EU
Europe– Without concrete progress, the EU risks losing further credibility, says Ursula von der Leyen.
Swiss journalist: EU representatives fed up with “toxic” von der Leyen
World"The fish rots from the head and the EU's head in this case is personified in Commission President Ursula von der Leyen", argues journalist Philipp Gut.
Future of EU-wide PFAS ban remains unclear
Health"The tragedy is that there is no way to get rid of PFAS already in the body. This is the asbestos of our generation", says documentary filmmaker and activist Camille Étienne.
Comment: Sweden’s finances are only in top shape when it suits those in power
EconomyJenny Piper: One wonders where the fantastic government finances are when they are needed to take care of their own people?
World condemns Trump trade tariffs – EU prepares countermeasures
Economy"That's what hurts most. It is one of our closest friends who is doing this", said Benjamin Dousa (M), Sweden's Minister for Foreign Trade.
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