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Swedish government narrowly survives no-confidence vote

June 7, 2022 1:32 pm

The motion fell one vote short of the 175 needed to remove the justice minister.

EU backs common charger for mobile devices by 2024

June 7, 2022 1:24 pm

Phones, laptops and other gadgets will be charged with the same cable regardless of manufacturer, after a deal was struck during Tuesday’s trilogue

Online platforms now have an hour to remove terrorist content in the EU

June 7, 2022 12:08 pm

If tech companies regularly fail to tackle terrorist content, they could face a fine of up to 4 percent of their global revenue. 

Boris Johnson’s survival is Labour’s opportunity

June 7, 2022 10:05 am

Moments of crisis for the government present opportunities for the opposition — this time’s no different.

Don’t give me truth: The pitfalls of fighting misinformation

June 7, 2022 4:41 am

As governments become the arbiters of reality, what we need is open debate.

The party’s not over for Boris Johnson. Yet.

June 7, 2022 1:35 am

‘He’s got 148 stab wounds in him. A few honorable ones in the front, and an awful lot more in the back.’

Boris Johnson scrapes through Tory confidence vote

June 6, 2022 10:11 pm

The British PM survived by 211 votes to 148.

Swedish government threatened by vote of no confidence in justice minister

June 6, 2022 9:39 pm

The issue is tangled up in Stockholm’s bid to join NATO and Turkish politics.

Global crises undermine efforts to get climate talks back to normal

June 6, 2022 8:46 pm

U.N. climate chief raises alarm over a ‘world beset with conflicts, energy, food and economic crises.’

At UN, EU’s Michel blames Russia for food crisis

June 6, 2022 8:32 pm

In speech to Security Council, European Council president refutes Kremlin claims about Western sanctions.

EU politicians say Boris Johnson’s defeat would be ‘good news’ for the bloc

June 6, 2022 4:47 pm

However, there’s worry that any successor would also be difficult for Brussels.

UK faces watchdog inquiry over EU citizens’ paperwork failings

June 6, 2022 1:18 pm

Home Office faces inquiry into delays to issue vital paperwork for EU nationals living in Britain.

Tory civil war as Boris Johnson faces confidence vote

June 6, 2022 9:19 am

Tory MPs will decide whether to back their leader in a ballot.

‘Everything is gone’: Eastern Ukraine residents say Russia is wiping their towns off the map

June 6, 2022 4:01 am

Tens of thousands of people remain caught in the crossfire as the bloody battle for the Donbas grinds on.

China’s new vassal: Vladimir Putin

June 6, 2022 4:00 am

Xi Jinping now holds the better cards in steering the Moscow-Beijing relationship.

Spain to send tanks, missiles to Ukraine, El Pais reports 

June 5, 2022 8:04 pm

Export authorization would need to be granted by Berlin for the German-made Leopard tanks.

US warship calms Sweden’s NATO nerves

June 5, 2022 2:00 pm

USS Kearsarge’s visit to Stockholm for training exercise underscores Washington’s commitment to Swedish security.

East European countries ask EU to reopen vaccine contracts

June 5, 2022 12:24 pm

Contracts should be able to be terminated ‘if they are no longer needed from a health and epidemiological perspective,’ the governments say in a letter seen by POLITICO.

Stockholm+50: Drafting the narrative for a green future

June 5, 2022 4:03 am

To ensure a just transition for all, we need to do more and we need to do better.

Wales risks turning heartbreakers in World Cup match against Ukraine

June 5, 2022 12:53 am

The Welshmen haven’t qualified in more than six decades, but Ukraine is the sentimental favorite in Sunday’s crucial contest.

NATO chief to meet with Finnish, Swedish, Turkish officials in Brussels

June 4, 2022 7:03 pm

Secretary-General Stoltenberg ‘confident’ over success of Nordic countries’ bids to join the military alliance.

Macron: Putin shouldn’t be humiliated over ‘historic’ mistake

June 4, 2022 3:38 pm

Invasion of Ukraine has left Russia ‘isolated,’ French president says.

Russia isn’t alone in stealing food — the EU does it too

June 4, 2022 2:10 am

Evidence suggests the bloc’s fleets have been fishing without permission — and it’s time they stop.

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