EuropeThe head of the European Commission still refuses to show her text messages with Pfizer's CEO.
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Hungarian Foreign Minister: “Peace has become a dirty word”
WorldHungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto stresses the importance of diplomacy and respecting the word "peace".
Macron calls for new world order
World"We must be imaginative enough to think about the peace of tomorrow, a peace in Europe in a new form", says Emmanuel Macron.
The Swedish government launches AI inquiry
TechWill examine "the need for national adaptations" to the new EU AI regulation.
Netherlands seeks exemption from EU asylum rules
EuropeWants to strengthen its own control over the country's asylum policy.
Switzerland may abandon neutrality – after 500 years
WorldA recent report commissioned by the Ministry of Defense stresses that the country “should move closer to Western security alliances”.
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Chat Control back on the EU agenda
TechSwedish parties support the proposal, which would mean mass surveillance of all citizens' messages - on all communication platforms.
Comment: EU sanctions package against Russia has backfired
EconomyJenny Piper: One of the biggest economic disasters in modern European history.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
First shipment of F-16 has arrived in Ukraine
WorldConsidered by Russia as a potential nuclear threat.
Six Swedes given leading roles in EU committees
EuropeHowever, Sweden has not been assigned the chairmanship of any of the committees.
Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as President of the European Commission
WorldThe ultra-globalist profile now secures another five years of power in Brussels.
EU Court: EU Commission wrong to keep vaccine deals with pharmaceutical giants secret
EuropeThe European Court of Justice rules that the European Commission was wrong not to give the public access to information on contracts for the purchase of covid-19 vaccines.
X refuses to impose censorship – now the EU wants to punish the platform
WorldThe EU "offered 𝕏 an illegal secret deal: if we quietly censored speech without telling anyone, they would not fine us", says Elon Musk.
One in five young Swedes still lives at home – doubling in a short time
Sweden"I think this shows that there is a need for some form of government support for housing", says Marie Linder, president of the Swedish Tenants' Association.
Seven out of ten Europeans think immigration is too high
EuropeBulgarians, Czechs and Hungarians are the most negative about mass immigration and its consequences.
Swedish government backs EU mass surveillance directive
EuropeWants to monitor all citizens' calls, chats, photos and videos - without any suspicion of crime. "Worse than East Germany's Stasi," warns expert.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Influential think tank speculates on EU’s future
EuropeMatthias Matthijs of the Council on Foreign Relations argues that despite some problems, Ursula von der Leyen's alliance will continue to set the agenda and determine the direction of the EU.
Viktor Orbán condemns EU’s war agenda
World“We must prevent Europe from entering a war that will lead to its destruction”, declares the Hungarian Prime Minister.
Jacob Wallenberg calls for increased Swedish EU involvement
SwedenThe Swedish oligarch argues that "EU membership has served us well" and that we now need "a new discussion about the euro.
Sweden Democrats open to EU collaboration with Le Pen’s party group
Sweden“It is in the interest of our voters that we are constructive”, says Charlie Weimers, adding that the most important thing is to secure the EU's borders.
Swedish EU candidates: “Introduce EU laws against LGBTQ hate”
SwedenSwedish Moderate Party's LGBTQ association argues that “populist and extreme parties want to strike at the rights of LGBTQ people”.
Minsk reveals alleged EU plan to attack Belarus
Europe"The radicals are producing combat drones to deliver strikes on critical sites in Belarus", according to the country's top security official, Ivan Tertel.
New EU directive strengthens repair rights
EuropeWill force manufacturers to repair products, with or without warranty.
New EU law prohibits citizens from lighting fires in their own backyards
EuropeMunicipalities must ensure that citizens stop burning grass clippings, leaves and branches.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
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