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Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on imports from countries that tax US digital services
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Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on imports from countries that tax US digital services

US President Donald Trump is threatening a 100 percent tariff on imports from countries that impose a tax on digital services provided by US companies.
EU protection for Ukrainians - but not men of military age
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EU protection for Ukrainians - but not men of military age

The European Commission is proposing another year of extended protection for Ukrainians in the EU - but not for men of military age.
Abolished customs duties could lower food prices this winter
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Abolished customs duties could lower food prices this winter

Ground black pepper, grapefruit, and certain wines are now completely exempt from customs duties under the agreement between Mercosur and the EU. But customers will not see the benefit as lower prices in stores until this winter, according to Karin Brynell, CEO of the Swedish Grocery Trade
In the heat of the moment - demands for fewer climate initiatives
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In the heat of the moment - demands for fewer climate initiatives

Record heat is looming over the EU environment ministers' meeting in Luxembourg. Yet many countries are calling for fewer - not more - climate actions
Kristersson: Historic decision on new nuclear power at Ringhals
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Kristersson: Historic decision on new nuclear power at Ringhals

The government has signed several agreements on ownership, capital contributions and loans for the construction of three smaller reactors at Ringhals. This is truly a historic decision, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Simpler energy labelling in the EU as European Commission proposes digital labels and tax simplification
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Simpler energy labelling in the EU as European Commission proposes digital labels and tax simplification

The European Commission hopes to save companies in the EU billions with new simplification proposals for tax and energy.
Compensation for Swedish farmers will result in cheaper meat
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Compensation for Swedish farmers will result in cheaper meat

The government will decide this week on compensation for Swedish farmers to strengthen beef production. "It is a measure that strengthens the competitiveness of Swedish farmers," says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD)
Constructive talks with Taliban in Brussels
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Constructive talks with Taliban in Brussels

The Taliban called the talks with EU representatives in Brussels "constructive and historic. " But there is a lot of criticism - and from the EU side there has been almost total silence
Straight down - British regret over Brexit
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Straight down - British regret over Brexit

Ten years have passed since Britain decided to wave goodbye to the EU. Now it stings - even where almost everyone voted for Brexit
No one gives up in the EU budget battle - Sweden is not an ATM
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No one gives up in the EU budget battle - Sweden is not an ATM

The Midsummer wreath was on - but Sweden did not offer any festive atmosphere when the EU countries held a summit on their long-term budget. "Sweden is not an ATM," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Taliban meeting in Brussels to discuss deportations
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Taliban meeting in Brussels to discuss deportations

Belgium has received visa applications from five representatives of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, who will discuss deportations with the EU and Sweden.
US stop of Anthropic called an urgent problem for the EU
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US stop of Anthropic called an urgent problem for the EU

During Tuesday's debate in the European Parliament, several members called for faster European expansion in AI, semiconductors and cloud services, according to the proposal presented by the European Commission in early June.
Straight down - British regret about Brexit
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Straight down - British regret about Brexit

Ten years have passed since Britain decided to wave goodbye to the EU. Now it stings - even where almost everyone voted for Brexit
EU foreign affairs chief promises sanctions proposal against Israel
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EU foreign affairs chief promises sanctions proposal against Israel

EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas promises to urge the European Commission to impose further trade sanctions on Israel.
EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rivals
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EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rivals

The European Commission is now ordering tech giant Meta to ensure that competing AI services have free access to the messaging service WhatsApp within five working days.
Quick moves for new Hungary seen as promising
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Quick moves for new Hungary seen as promising

A new Hungary must win back the trust of the EU and Sweden - but it needs to happen quickly. In that situation, the country remains in a quandary over billions of dollars that Sweden stands to receive
EU investment in computer chips, AI and cloud services
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EU investment in computer chips, AI and cloud services

"Europe must lead on the development of computer chips, AI and cloud services," urges the European Commission.
Energy crisis prompts EU to ease budget rules for member states
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Energy crisis prompts EU to ease budget rules for member states

The European Commission is easing its budget rules to help member states deal with rising energy prices.
EU: No more macroeconomic imbalance in Sweden
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EU: No more macroeconomic imbalance in Sweden

For the first time in 14 years, Sweden is not suffering from "macroeconomic imbalances," according to the European Commission. The reason is an improved housing market - at the same time, its climate efforts are receiving criticism
Half victory for Meta against the EU over Marketplace designation, Messenger appeal rejected
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Half victory for Meta against the EU over Marketplace designation, Messenger appeal rejected

The European Commission was wrong to define Meta's buying-and-selling service, Marketplace on Facebook, as particularly significant; the EU Court of Justice has ruled.
After Trump's threat, EU to reduce US dependence on cloud services
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After Trump's threat, EU to reduce US dependence on cloud services

Europe wants to be independent - but doesn't dare to really break up with the US. President Donald Trump's every move is forcing new demands for independence in cloud services and chip purchases
EU urges end to internal border controls
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EU urges end to internal border controls

The European Commission is urging Sweden and eight other countries to begin phasing out internal border controls.
Ready for deportation camps outside the EU as new return regulation agreed
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Ready for deportation camps outside the EU as new return regulation agreed

Those expelled from the EU will be able to gather in camps outside the union - and soon asylum seekers, too. But human rights organizations are critical as migration policy is tightened another notch
Online gambling tax could bring just over SEK 20 billion a year to EU budget
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Online gambling tax could bring just over SEK 20 billion a year to EU budget

An EU tax on online gambling could provide just over SEK 20 billion a year to the EU's common budget.
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