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State of play in eurozone enlargement
The euro has existed for over 20 years, but many EU member states still have not joined the eurozone. While Bulgaria and Croatia could soon, other member states remain hesitant, mainly for economic and political reasons.
Swedish defence strategy in tatters if Russian demands met – military chief
Sweden's security strategy would be entirely undermined if NATO agreed to refrain from expanding further and curb some of its activity in Europe, as Russia has demanded, Sweden's top military commander told daily Dagens Nyheter.
Swedish king and queen have COVID-19 amid surge in cases
Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia have tested positive for COVID-19, the palace said in a statement on Tuesday (4 January), amid rising infections in the Nordic nation driven by the new Omicron variant of the virus.
2022: France’s strategic role in advancing Europe’s climate ambitions
France, set to take over the rotating EU Council presidency for the first half of 2022, will have a strategic role to play in advancing the bloc's climate ambitions in 2022. But with the presidential elections coming up in April, the cards could be reshuffled along the way. EURACTIV France reports.
US, Russian foreign ministers to meet as Ukraine tensions soar
The chief diplomats of the US and Russia are to meet in Sweden on Thursday (2 December) as tensions soar after Washington expressed concern about Russia's military buildup near Ukraine and warned of "high-impact" sanctions.
Living wages hang in the balance as MEPs try to derail Directive
The European Parliament is set to adopt a text that would be a huge step towards delivering a living wage to millions across the EU – but the directive’s future is now in question as a group of Nordic MEPs try to stop it in its tracks, writes Alva Finn.
Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson looks set to be new Swedish PM
Social Democrat party leader Magdalena Andersson looks set to become Sweden's first female prime minister after the government and the Left Party reached a deal that will see the former communists back her in a confirmation vote in parliament.
We don’t want to see any flash points in the Arctic, EU envoy says
The EU needs to adapt how it approaches the role of China and Russia in the region, Michael Mann, EU's Special Envoy for Arctic Matters, told EURACTIV.
Racial Discrimination and Equality Bodies in Sweden
EURACTIV asked citizens in Malmö what they think of racial discrimination and of their experiences with their national equality body, the Diskrimineringsombudsmannen.
Forest policy splits Nordic lawmakers in the European Parliament
Leading lawmakers from the Socialist and the Greens group in the European Parliament held contrasting views on forest policy during a EURACTIV event earlier this month.
Nordic countries to offer asylum for Afghan staff as France suspends expulsions of migrants
Roughly 45 Afghans employed by Denmark in the conflict-hit country will be offered temporary asylum as international troops withdraw, with other Nordic countries set to follow suit.
Sweden’s Löfven re-elected PM in narrow parliament vote
Swedish Social Democrat leader Stefan Löfven was re-elected as prime minister by parliament on Wednesday (7 July), ending weeks of political turmoil since his resignation last month.
Swedish Social Democrat Löfven is asked to return as PM
Social Democrat Stefan Löfven will try to win a new term as Sweden's prime minister in a parliamentary vote on Wednesday (6 July) after the assembly's speaker asked him to return to the post he quit last month.
Sweden summons Russian ambassador over sanctions
Sweden summoned Russia's ambassador to Stockholm on Saturday (1 May), denouncing Moscow for sanctioning European Union officials including a Swedish researcher in an escalating row between Russia and the West.
How innovative EU-funded projects prepared us for lockdown challenges
Often described as cumbersome and hard to access, European regional funds, which are designed to decrease disparities between Europe’s regions, are actually at the forefront of funding innovative projects, often able to financially support ideas from which the traditional markets...
Nordic countries set up Sámi reconciliation commissions to investigate indigenous injustices
Colonial era policies in northern Scandinavia continue to affect Sámi life, culture and land use. Meanwhile, truth commissions are being set up and aim to investigate injustices against Indigenous people carried out by the states. There are an estimated 100,000...
EU court rules out unjustified use of dangerous chemicals in paint
The EU illegally allowed dangerous lead substances to be sold in paints despite safer options being available, the European Court of Justice said in a ruling on Thursday (25 February).
Six EU countries warned over border restrictions
The European Commission said Tuesday (23 February) it has formally warned six EU countries that their virus-related border curbs could undermine free movement within the bloc.
EU urges five countries to codify anti-racism law
The European Commission on Thursday (18 February) told five EU countries -- Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland, Poland and Sweden -- to quickly put a 2008 EU law against racism into their statutes.
Sweden pauses vaccine payments after Pfizer starts charging for sixth dose
Sweden's Health Agency has paused COVID-19 vaccine payments to Pfizer and is seeking clarification over the number of doses available in each vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter reported on Tuesday (26 January).
Norway’s block on EU fishing vessels keeps Danish boats in port
Norway is withholding permits for British and most EU fishing vessels to catch fish in its North Sea waters while post-Brexit talks between Norway, the EU and Britain are ongoing, leaving many Danish fishing vessels moored idly in ports.
Ericsson worried about Chinese retaliation after Huawei ban
The head of Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson, Bjorn Ekholm, is worried about Chinese reprisals after Sweden banned Huawei from taking part in the rollout of 5G networks, he said Monday (4 January).
Seeking end to 5G ban, Huawei says ready to accept terms Sweden may set
Huawei is willing to meet any requirement the Swedish government may set on 5G network equipment and take other measures to mitigate concerns, a senior executive said, after a ban in the country delayed spectrum auctions.