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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.
EU may take a tougher stance against China over unsustainable trade and investment relationship
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EU may take a tougher stance against China over unsustainable trade and investment relationship

Tariffs, quotas and investment scrutiny are pitted against increased state support at home as the EU looks for ways to meet competition from China. Germany's stance will determine whether the headache is treated with painkillers or with radiation
Green light for Arla's merger with German dairy giant DMK Group
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Green light for Arla's merger with German dairy giant DMK Group

The European Commission approves Arla's merger with German dairy giant DMK Group, creating one of Europe's largest farmer-owned dairy cooperatives within days.
Toxic baby products - 2.1 billion Swedish kronor fine for Temu
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Toxic baby products - 2.1 billion Swedish kronor fine for Temu

The European Commission fines Chinese online retail giant Temu more than two billion Swedish kronor. Many baby products have been identified as dangerous or toxic
EU opens investigation into China's acquisition of Media Markt
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EU opens investigation into China's acquisition of Media Markt

The European Commission is investigating whether a Chinese purchase of German retailer MediaMarkt violates EU internal market rules.
EU wants to earmark 2 GHz satellite frequencies
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EU wants to earmark 2 GHz satellite frequencies

The European Commission wants a maximum of one-third of the 2 GHz band to be available for use by non-European operators.
EU skeptical about trial membership for Ukraine
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EU skeptical about trial membership for Ukraine

Germany's proposal to grant Ukraine "associated" membership in the EU has been met with skepticism. However, there is hope that negotiations will soon begin in earnest
EU demands stop to industrial trawlers in the Baltic Sea
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EU demands stop to industrial trawlers in the Baltic Sea

The European Parliament is pushing to stop industrial trawling in the Baltic Sea. "A strong message," said Isabella Lövin (MEP) after a vote in Strasbourg
Iran war causes growth to plummet - EU downgrades growth forecasts
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Iran war causes growth to plummet - EU downgrades growth forecasts

Growth is falling and inflation is rising - the Iran war and the energy crisis are forcing the European Commission to rethink. Sweden's growth is also plummeting in the spring forecast
Harsh criticism of Taliban meeting in EU: Complicity
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Harsh criticism of Taliban meeting in EU: Complicity

There is great anger over the upcoming meeting between the European Commission, Sweden and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. The European Parliament "regrets" the invitation in a critical statement
Half a billion kronor in aviation support to reduce ticket prices
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Half a billion kronor in aviation support to reduce ticket prices

The government is proposing a support package of 500 million kronor for aviation, which is under severe pressure from high fuel prices. This will mean lower ticket prices, says Minister of Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (KD)
Merz: Let Ukraine in as a trial EU member
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Merz: Let Ukraine in as a trial EU member

Germany wants to make Ukraine an "associate member" of the EU - without voting rights but with a seat at summits and in the European Parliament. "We do not have time for further delays," writes Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a letter to EU leaders
Google, Meta and TikTok reported to European Commission over scam ads
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Google, Meta and TikTok reported to European Commission over scam ads

Are the IT giants doing enough to protect users from scam ads? No, the Swedish Consumers' Association believes; it is now reporting Google, among others, to the European Commission.
Leadership battle in London opens the door to rejoining the EU
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Leadership battle in London opens the door to rejoining the EU

Ten years after the Brexit vote, British politicians are reviving the question of returning to the EU. Sweden is keeping its fingers crossed
Germany to sell Swedish-linked energy company Uniper
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Germany to sell Swedish-linked energy company Uniper

The German government plans to reprivatize the energy group Uniper, which is a co-owner of the Swedish nuclear power plants Oskarshamn, Ringhals, and Forsmark.
EU promises fertilizer subsidies for farmers
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EU promises fertilizer subsidies for farmers

The European Commission has promised extra emergency support and increased flexibility to address rapidly rising fertilizer prices.
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