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Critics slam EU proposal to relax emissions trading rules as bad climate policy
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Critics slam EU proposal to relax emissions trading rules as bad climate policy

The proposal to relax the rules for emissions trading in the EU is being met with criticism from several quarters. It is bad climate and industrial policy to relax the rules, says Anders Roth at IVL
EU proposes easing emissions trading rules under pressure
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EU proposes easing emissions trading rules under pressure

The European Commission is proposing easing the rules for the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), one of the EU's most important climate policy tools. Industry will be allowed to emit more for longer
Sweden warns forests could be hit by EU emissions trading changes
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Sweden warns forests could be hit by EU emissions trading changes

Let emissions rise to save the economy, critics shout as the EU takes a new approach to climate policy. Sweden is pushing back - and fears the forest industry will take the hit
EU approves X action plan to meet Digital Services Act requirements
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EU approves X action plan to meet Digital Services Act requirements

The European Commission has approved an action plan by X to continue complying with the Union's Digital Services Act (DSA).
EU approves first Wegovy weight-loss tablets for adults with obesity
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EU approves first Wegovy weight-loss tablets for adults with obesity

The European Commission has approved Wegovy tablets from Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk for the treatment of adults with obesity who have at least one weight-related comorbidity.
EU and Ukraine deepen defence ties with joint drone production plan
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EU and Ukraine deepen defence ties with joint drone production plan

The European Commission and Ukraine have entered into a new defence industrial partnership with the goal of joint drone production by the end of the year.
EU warns Sweden over delayed directives, threatens court action
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EU warns Sweden over delayed directives, threatens court action

Sweden - and in principle all other EU countries - faces legal action by the European Commission if it does not implement promised directives.
Sweden and eight EU countries want to cut EU support for sports bodies that admit Russian athletes
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Sweden and eight EU countries want to cut EU support for sports bodies that admit Russian athletes

Sports ministers from Sweden and eight other EU countries want to cut EU support for sports organizations that let Russian athletes compete.
EU withdraws 2 million euros in funding for Venice Biennale through 2028
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EU withdraws 2 million euros in funding for Venice Biennale through 2028

The European Commission confirms that it has withdrawn funding of 2 million euros for the Venice Biennale for the years 2025-2028, according to a press release.
Hungary’s New Government Faces Race to Clean Up Orbán’s Legacy, Unlock EU Funds
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Hungary’s New Government Faces Race to Clean Up Orbán’s Legacy, Unlock EU Funds

Hungary must reckon with 16 years of abuse of power and corruption - over the course of a summer. It needs to happen quickly, but above all it needs to be done right, leading civil society voices stress
IEA chief says Europe’s slow electrification is a major mistake
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IEA chief says Europe’s slow electrification is a major mistake

Electrification in Europe is moving too slowly, and that is a major failure, according to Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
EU warns Meta over Instagram and Facebook addictive design, faces possible billion-euro fines
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EU warns Meta over Instagram and Facebook addictive design, faces possible billion-euro fines

Facebook and Instagram encourage scrolling and put the brain on autopilot. That is the view of the European Commission, which is now threatening billion-dollar fines over “addictive design
EU Parliament backs digital euro, final negotiations to begin
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EU Parliament backs digital euro, final negotiations to begin

Despite opposition from the far right, the European Parliament has approved a digital euro. Negotiations with EU countries now await
EU says unanimity needed to stop West Bank settler trade
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EU says unanimity needed to stop West Bank settler trade

The European Commission believes that full unity will be required to act against trade from Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Hungary’s new government faces race against time to clean up Orbán’s system
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Hungary’s new government faces race against time to clean up Orbán’s system

Hungary must come to terms with 16 years of abuse of power and corruption - over the course of a summer. It needs to happen quickly, but above all, it needs to be done right, emphasize leading voices in civil society
Ireland presses EU for tougher action against Israel
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Ireland presses EU for tougher action against Israel

The EU presidency, Ireland, is pushing for a tougher stance on Israel's actions in the West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon. The EU Commission promises to come up with proposals
EU court upholds Google’s 4.1 billion euro Android antitrust fine
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EU court upholds Google’s 4.1 billion euro Android antitrust fine

The EU's highest court has ruled that search giant Google must pay a fine of 4. 1 billion euros, equivalent to 45
Google ordered to pay Pricerunner SEK 14.3 billion in Swedish competition case
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Google ordered to pay Pricerunner SEK 14.3 billion in Swedish competition case

Google must pay the equivalent of SEK 14. 3 billion in damages to Swedish company Pricerunner, according to a ruling by the Patent and Market Court
EU and China Hold Constructive Trade Talks, Eye October Results
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EU and China Hold Constructive Trade Talks, Eye October Results

The EU and China hope for concrete results in October on a better trade relationship, after talks in Brussels.
Google rejects Pricerunner’s SEK 77 billion damages claim as unfounded
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Google rejects Pricerunner’s SEK 77 billion damages claim as unfounded

The dispute between Google and Pricerunner will be settled on Wednesday. Pricerunner's damages claim is SEK 77 billion
EU Pushes Migrant Return Hubs Outside Europe as Frederiksen Calls for Harder Line
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EU Pushes Migrant Return Hubs Outside Europe as Frederiksen Calls for Harder Line

"We'll fix it," said Angela Merkel and opened the door to hundreds of thousands in crisis-hit Europe during the refugee crisis. Ten years later, the winds are blowing in a very different direction
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
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