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EU reviews tobacco directive as new snus rules considered
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EU reviews tobacco directive as new snus rules considered

The European Commission is now starting the process to update its tobacco regulations.
EU promises action against conversion therapy for LGBTQI people
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EU promises action against conversion therapy for LGBTQI people

The European Commission is now urging member states to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQI people.
Simpler tickets so more people will travel by train in the EU
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Simpler tickets so more people will travel by train in the EU

Search for your trip, compare and book in minutes. This is how the EU wants to make train travel in Europe easier
EU and Sweden receive criticism for meeting with Taliban
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EU and Sweden receive criticism for meeting with Taliban

Deportations to Afghanistan risk costing lives, warns the refugee organization IRC ahead of the upcoming "technical talks" with representatives of the Taliban regime.
EU will invite the Taliban to Brussels for talks on deportations to Afghanistan
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EU will invite the Taliban to Brussels for talks on deportations to Afghanistan

The Taliban will be invited to Brussels for talks on deportations to Afghanistan, the European Commission announced on Monday evening.
EU wants to change airport state aid
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EU wants to change airport state aid

The European Commission wants to change the threshold at which airports can receive state aid.
EU: Right to compensation for cancelled flights as increased fuel prices not force majeure
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EU: Right to compensation for cancelled flights as increased fuel prices not force majeure

Increased fuel prices do not constitute force majeure, the European Commission has ruled. If a flight is cancelled, passengers are entitled to compensation
Ebba Busch pauses electricity cable construction to Denmark amid EU row
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Ebba Busch pauses electricity cable construction to Denmark amid EU row

Sweden is pausing construction of a new electricity cable to Denmark. The move comes amid continued disputes with the European Commission over how Swedish congestion revenues should be used
SD wants the government to cut the gasoline tax further
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SD wants the government to cut the gasoline tax further

The Sweden Democrats want the government to lower gasoline and diesel taxes by a few kronor for five months if the EU gives the final go-ahead. But the prime minister has so far been tight-lipped on the issue
Svantesson: EU gives green light to Sweden's reduced fuel tax for up to five months
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Svantesson: EU gives green light to Sweden's reduced fuel tax for up to five months

Sweden has received the green light from the Commission to lower fuel taxes below the EU minimum level for a maximum of five months. A formal decision will now be made by the Council of Ministers
European Commission to issue aviation fuel guidelines this week amid energy crisis
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European Commission to issue aviation fuel guidelines this week amid energy crisis

The European Commission plans to issue new guidelines on aviation fuel this week amid the energy crisis.
Farmers pitted against fighter jets in major EU budget dispute
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Farmers pitted against fighter jets in major EU budget dispute

Should Europe focus on food and tractors, or on fighter jets, bridges and enlargement? The fight is in full swing over the next long-term budget.
Forssell hopes to deport 155 convicted Syrians from Sweden
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Forssell hopes to deport 155 convicted Syrians from Sweden

The government is taking new steps to deport 155 convicted Syrians. A Syrian delegation is expected to visit Stockholm this spring
Trump to raise car and truck tariffs on EU imports
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Trump to raise car and truck tariffs on EU imports

US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that he will raise import tariffs on cars and trucks from the EU next week. Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) believes the parties must try to reach an agreement
Venice Biennale jury resigns over decision to allow Russia to participate this year
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Venice Biennale jury resigns over decision to allow Russia to participate this year

The international jury of the Venice Biennale is resigning. The announcement follows a dispute over the Biennale's decision to allow Russia to participate in this year's event
Gloomier mood in the eurozone as economic sentiment falls in April
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Gloomier mood in the eurozone as economic sentiment falls in April

Economic sentiment in the eurozone deteriorated in April. The European Commission's economic sentiment index fell to 93
Crisis support could provide cheaper public transport fares
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Crisis support could provide cheaper public transport fares

The Ministry of Finance is looking into the possibility of cheaper public transport fares to address the energy crisis. The measure is one of several that could come before the summer
Farmers, fishermen, transport and energy-intensive industries can receive easier government support during the energy crisis
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Farmers, fishermen, transport and energy-intensive industries can receive easier government support during the energy crisis

The European Commission is easing its state aid rules during the energy crisis. Farmers, fishermen, transport and energy-intensive industries will be able to receive support more quickly
Tobé wants EU law against cyberbullying
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Tobé wants EU law against cyberbullying

The largest party group in the European Parliament wants to see a common EU law against cyberbullying.
EU threatens Instagram: Keep children away or face a billion-dollar fine
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EU threatens Instagram: Keep children away or face a billion-dollar fine

The Internet giant Meta is violating EU law by failing to prevent children from accessing Facebook and Instagram. This is the opinion of the European Commission, which is now threatening billions in fines
Sweden's demand in Paris: Don't touch white snus
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Sweden's demand in Paris: Don't touch white snus

The government urges France not to punish tourists in talks about snus. So far, however, only sellers seem to have been affected by the ban on white snus
A betrayal - no revision of the Chemicals Act as European Commission backs down on REACH
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A betrayal - no revision of the Chemicals Act as European Commission backs down on REACH

The European Commission is backing down on its promise to revise the REACH chemicals law. Instead, it is promising simplifications
Brussels, the capital of spies - where everyone listens to everyone
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Brussels, the capital of spies - where everyone listens to everyone

Wiretapped phones, tape recorders in the walls and secret meeting rooms. Welcome to Brussels - where ambassadors shout "good night" to the ceilings
EU and US sign Memorandum of Understanding on critical minerals
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EU and US sign Memorandum of Understanding on critical minerals

The EU and the US have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic cooperation on critical minerals, the European Commission said in a press release.
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