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Expert: EU detractors are getting their money's worth
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Expert: EU detractors are getting their money's worth

A victory for the German car lobby. This is how Professor Björn-Ola Linnér sums up the proposal from the European Commission to lift the previous ban on new petrol cars after 2035
EU's eastern defense to be taken "to the next level"
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EU's eastern defense to be taken "to the next level"

In light of the Ukraine war and the threat posed by Russia, Sweden and other EU countries facing Russia are launching a new defense effort. We will take cooperation to the next level, says Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina
EU reverses decision: No ban on new petrol cars
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EU reverses decision: No ban on new petrol cars

The European Commission wants to lift the total ban on new gasoline cars after 2035. The requirement will instead be at least 90 percent emission reductions and compensation measures with green steel and e- and biofuels
The 2035 petrol car ban is about to be scrapped.
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The 2035 petrol car ban is about to be scrapped.

The goal of introducing a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the EU by 2035 is being scrapped according to a proposal from the European Commission, reports the Financial Times.
Hunters' Association about halted hunting: "Astonishing"
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Hunters' Association about halted hunting: "Astonishing"

The Administrative Court's decision to stop wolf hunting is astonishing, says Anders Lindström, Secretary General of the Swedish Hunters' Association. The ruling is welcomed by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, which sees it as a possible "turning point" for wolves in Sweden
Court stops next year's wolf hunt
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Court stops next year's wolf hunt

The Administrative Court stops all planned licensed wolf hunting in 2026. The decision applies to all five counties where hunting was supposed to begin on January 2
Tough situation regarding Ukraine loans - "destiny week for Europe"
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Tough situation regarding Ukraine loans - "destiny week for Europe"

The difficulties are growing in getting a multi-billion dollar loan in the EU, based on frozen Russian assets. Sweden is irritated by others' "hassles"
France demands trade deal be postponed
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France demands trade deal be postponed

France demands that the signing of the trade agreement between the EU and Latin America be postponed.
Now a social media ban is being introduced: "Panic Law"
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Now a social media ban is being introduced: "Panic Law"

Young people in Australia are fearing being left without social media as the country becomes the first in the world to introduce a strict 16-year age limit. Without social media, we are cut off from the rest of the world
Russian Central Bank takes on assets
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Russian Central Bank takes on assets

The Russian Central Bank is taking the securities institution Euroclear to court in Moscow, due to the frozen Russian assets that may be used to help Ukraine.
EU investigates Chinese security company
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EU investigates Chinese security company

The European Commission suspects that Chinese security company Nuctech is competing with the help of illegal state aid.
Wolf criticism of Sweden is closed down
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Wolf criticism of Sweden is closed down

After 15 years of court threats, the European Commission is dropping its old case against Sweden's wolf hunting. But new lawsuits may be coming instead
Swedish discount back in budget proposal
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Swedish discount back in budget proposal

Sweden can hope for new life for its EU rebate. The compensation is said to be back in the latest compromise proposal for the next long-term budget
The EU wants to invest in electricity via Bornholm's "energy island"
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The EU wants to invest in electricity via Bornholm's "energy island"

The Danish Bornholm "energy island" is one of eight energy projects that the EU wants to invest heavily in a new grid package.
Reduced environmental bureaucracy will save billions
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Reduced environmental bureaucracy will save billions

The European Commission hopes that just over ten billion a year will be saved through simpler administration of environmental regulations.
EU fines for Intel reduced
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EU fines for Intel reduced

American computer giant Intel has a billion-euro fine from the EU reduced by a third, following a decision in the EU Court of Justice.
State support for nuclear power in Poland
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State support for nuclear power in Poland

The European Commission gives the go-ahead for Poland's state aid for the country's new nuclear power plant.
EU takes aim at Google's AI efforts
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EU takes aim at Google's AI efforts

The European Commission has launched a new competition investigation into Google. It concerns how the company has used its dominant position to benefit its AI investments and limit the scope of competitors
Now a social media ban is being introduced: "Panic Law"
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Now a social media ban is being introduced: "Panic Law"

Young people in Australia are fearing being left without social media as the country soon becomes the first in the world to introduce a strict 16-year age limit. Without social media, we are cut off from the rest of the world
Appeals against wolf hunting: "Highly endangered species"
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Appeals against wolf hunting: "Highly endangered species"

Stop wolf hunting. This is demanded by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, which is appealing the county administrative boards' decisions on licensed hunting
Rubio: Fines against X an attack on the people
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Rubio: Fines against X an attack on the people

The EU is demanding that X – formerly Twitter – pay a fine of just over SEK 1. 3 billion for violating the Data Protection Act, DSA
Sources: US wants to prevent EU from taking Russian billions
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Sources: US wants to prevent EU from taking Russian billions

The US is reportedly lobbying several EU countries in an attempt to block the use of frozen Russian state assets to help Ukraine. Russia, in turn, is threatening consequences “forever
New AI rules for Whatsapp to be investigated
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New AI rules for Whatsapp to be investigated

The European Commission will investigate whether tech giant Meta's new AI policy for Whatsapp violates competition rules, the Commission announced in a press release.
Former foreign minister accused of corruption
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Former foreign minister accused of corruption

Former EU “foreign affairs minister” Federica Mogherini is accused of corruption. The Italian is suspected of having rigged procurement contracts in her new job at a nursery for elite diplomats
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