EuropeCould stop all funding to Hungary if the veto on Brussels' support for the Ukraine war is not lifted.
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Top EU official: “Israel funded Hamas”
World– Yes, Hamas has been funded by the Israeli government in an attempt to weaken the Fatah-led Palestinian authority, Josep Borrell said.
120 EU MEPs petition to strip Hungary of voting rights
EuropePrime Minister Viktor Orbán is a "man-baby" who is "undermining" the EU, according to Swedish politician Abir Al-Sahlani.
EU commissioner Ylva Johansson: “The EU needs at least 1 million migrants per year”
EuropeThe EU Commissioner refers to the "ageing population".
Hungary blocks EU billions for Ukraine
Europe– Hungary is vetoing any money for Ukraine, laments Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Negotiations on Ukraine’s EU membership begin
Europe"The European Council has decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine & Moldova", confirms European Council president Charles Michel.
EU wants to give frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
EuropeThe seized assets are estimated to be approximately €15 billion.
EU prepares AI regulation
EuropeThe use of facial recognition and other biometrics will be partially restricted.
EU court: Employers can ban veils in the workplace
EuropeEmployers of public authorities in EU member states can now require "strict neutrality" from their employees.
Hungary opposes EU membership for Ukraine
EuropePrime minister Viktor Orbán says the country is "light years" away from EU membership.
EU Parliament rejects controversial mass surveillance law
EuropeInstead, a revised version with age restrictions on porn sites was adopted.
Banned substance found in Finnish liquorice
HealthProhibited levels of insecticide found in six out of ten salmiak and liquorice products, according to a review by the Finnish state broadcaster Yle.
EU opens membership talks with Ukraine
WorldFormal negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership could begin as early as next year.
Swedish authority proposes state-issued digital ID with biometric features
Sweden"It is natural for the state to be responsible for and ensure citizens' digital identity", says civil minister Erik Slottner.
One in two single parents cannot afford unexpected expenses
Sweden1.7 million Swedes cannot cope with an unexpected expense of SEK 13,000.
Croatian President: “Israel has lost my sympathy”
World"The right to defense does not include the right to revenge and the massacre of civilians", says Zoran Milanović.
Loophole in Chat Control 2.0 compromises information security
TechThe controversial mass surveillance proposal, Chat Control 2.0, is plagued by several technical and information security-related issues.
EU Commission calls for increased labour migration
WorldRefers to the insufficient population growth in Europe.
EU pressures Elon Musk over “illegal” X content
WorldMusk responds by asking the EU to publicly list the alleged violations.
EU countries agree on immigration pact
World"Compulsory solidarity" forces member states to pay large sums of money to keep migrants out.
MEP: “EU governments are spying on journalists and opponents”
WorldDutch MEP Sophie in 't Veld accused member states of using the Israeli spyware program Pegasus to monitor foreign journalists.
Bahnhof: “Chat Control is Stasi on steroids”
Tech"The only people who will be affected by surveillance are ordinary people, businesses and other legitimate organizations", they warn.
Migration researcher on Europe’s migrant crisis: “We are approaching 2015 levels”
World– I am concerned about the situation, according to Bernd Parusel at the Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies
One in ten EU citizens can’t afford to heat their homes
EconomyOver 3 percent in Sweden can't afford to keep their homes warm, according to statistics from Eurostat.