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Stegra receives an additional 390 million in support
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Stegra receives an additional 390 million in support

The Swedish Energy Agency has granted 390 million in support to the steel company Stegra, according to a press release. - The condition is that Stegra can show during the spring that they have secured enough capital to complete the project, says Klara Helstad at the Swedish Energy Agency
The proposal: 16-year age limit for social media
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The proposal: 16-year age limit for social media

Introduce a 16-year age limit for social media. At least that's what the European Parliament wants, according to a vote in Strasbourg on Wednesday
Rainforest regulations postponed – again
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Rainforest regulations postponed – again

The EU Parliament agrees to further postpone new rules to prevent deforestation of rainforest. Good for Sweden, some claim
EU demands answers about sex dolls
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EU demands answers about sex dolls

The European Commission is demanding answers from Chinese Shein about the sale of, among other things, child-sized sex dolls.
EU requirements: No social media before the age of 16
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EU requirements: No social media before the age of 16

Pressure is mounting in the European Parliament to introduce a strict age limit of 16 for using social media. But not everyone is convinced
Finland in economic disgrace
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Finland in economic disgrace

An excessively large budget deficit places Finland in the EU's economic corner of shame. Unemployment and national debt are also growing
The auto parts industry is sounding the alarm – more protection against China is needed
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The auto parts industry is sounding the alarm – more protection against China is needed

French auto parts manufacturer Valeo, one of the industry's giants with 113,600 employees in 33 countries, warns that we are facing a "Darwinian transformation" in the automotive industry, reports the Financial Times.
Harsh criticism against Sweden after wolf decision
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Harsh criticism against Sweden after wolf decision

Sweden's political decision to have a wolf population of at least 170 individuals conflicts with the EU's requirements for scientifically based nature conservation. The Commission is now criticizing Sweden's decision and calling for a revision
Fewer clicks about cookies as EU scraps data rules
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Fewer clicks about cookies as EU scraps data rules

The European Commission hopes that postponed AI rules and simpler data transfer requirements will make Europe stronger digitally. And there will be fewer questions about cookies
EU: Open borders for soldiers
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EU: Open borders for soldiers

The European Commission wants to create a "military Schengen" to be able to move soldiers and military equipment more quickly in a crisis situation.
EU warns of tougher measures against cloud giants
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EU warns of tougher measures against cloud giants

Amazon and Microsoft's cloud services may be subject to tougher EU regulations due to their dominant position.
EU: Three variants for Ukraine support
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EU: Three variants for Ukraine support

Pure contributions from member states, an EU loan or a loan with Russian assets as collateral are the three options put forward by the European Commission to help Ukraine.
Protest against increased EU fee: Not realistic
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Protest against increased EU fee: Not realistic

Sweden's EU contribution risks increasing by 60 percent if pending budget proposals are passed, warns EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz (M).
No longer the worst – Sweden is climbing in the economy
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No longer the worst – Sweden is climbing in the economy

The EU economy is growing faster than expected this year, according to the European Commission's new autumn forecast. Sweden is climbing the growth league
Up for evidence for the climate summit: "Really serious"
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Up for evidence for the climate summit: "Really serious"

The UN climate summit in Belém is entering its second week. Now politicians are flying in to try to hammer out an agreement
Leaked documents: Now the AI law will be paused
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Leaked documents: Now the AI law will be paused

Fewer AI regulations and easier collection of personal data. The European Commission is expected to propose this next week, according to leaked documents
EMA: Yes to medicine that delays type 1 diabetes
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EMA: Yes to medicine that delays type 1 diabetes

The European Commission will investigate Google
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The European Commission will investigate Google

The European Commission is launching an investigation into Google based on suspicions that the company is deliberately choosing to give certain media companies a lower priority in searches.
EU suspects Red Bull of competition violations
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EU suspects Red Bull of competition violations

The European Commission is opening an investigation into beverage giant Red Bull for suspected competition violations.
Norway on Ukraine support: We have not been asked
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Norway on Ukraine support: We have not been asked

The European Commission has no plans to ask Norway to help with its loan support for Ukraine, says Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg. But some form of Norwegian role is still expected in the EU
Criticism: “Contributes to normalizing the war”
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Criticism: “Contributes to normalizing the war”

Russia is allowed to compete in the Paralympics in March despite the war against Ukraine continuing. Completely the wrong way to go, say Jakob Forssmed (KD) and 32 other sports ministers
EU wants new cultural prize
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EU wants new cultural prize

The European Commission wants to introduce a new European cultural prize.
Stoltenberg opens up for Norwegian Ukraine guarantee
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Stoltenberg opens up for Norwegian Ukraine guarantee

Norway's Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg does not rule out that the country can help with guarantees for EU loans to Ukraine - but not for the entire loan.
Migration pressure on many in the EU – except Sweden
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Migration pressure on many in the EU – except Sweden

Migration pressure is particularly heavy on Cyprus, Greece, Spain and Italy, the European Commission states in its first new annual migration report. Sweden is not mentioned at all
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