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Many men to Brussels – despite EU top's demands
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Many men to Brussels – despite EU top's demands

Where are the sisters? was wondered in the old chips commercial. The same question can Ursula von der Leyen ask herself when her EU Commission risks becoming anything but equal
EU: Proposal for increased quotas for herring fishing
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EU: Proposal for increased quotas for herring fishing

Lower quotas for salmon and herring but increased quotas for several herring species. These are some of the EU Commission's proposals on how much fish can be caught in the Baltic Sea next year
Stricter baggage rules at Arlanda again
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Stricter baggage rules at Arlanda again

Now the opportunity to bring large bottles with liquids through the security check at Arlanda Airport's Terminal 5 is being stopped again. Now the rules are back to a maximum of 100 ml per bottle
China responds to EU's car tariffs
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China responds to EU's car tariffs

The proposal: This is how high EU tariffs on electric cars will be
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The proposal: This is how high EU tariffs on electric cars will be

Norrbotten's Municipalities Demand Minister's Resignation
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Norrbotten's Municipalities Demand Minister's Resignation

Norrbotten's municipalities reject the government's fisheries policy and demand that Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats) resign.
No Gaza Patients to Sweden – Despite Request
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No Gaza Patients to Sweden – Despite Request

Sweden has no plans to receive and care for patients from Gaza, despite the EU Commission having contacted Sweden with such a request, reports Göteborgs-Posten.
Alzheimer's drug rejected by EMA
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Alzheimer's drug rejected by EMA

The Alzheimer's drug lecanemab has not been approved by the European Medicines Agency EMA. The benefits are not considered to outweigh the potential drawbacks
The Players' Union Reports Fifa to the EU
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The Players' Union Reports Fifa to the EU

The players' union Fifpro, and European top leagues, have jointly submitted a complaint to the EU Commission against Fifa. They believe that the national team schedule is far too hectic
Orbán penalized – meeting moved to Brussels
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Orbán penalized – meeting moved to Brussels

Hungary's criticized actions as presiding country in the EU's Council of Ministers will have further consequences. The EU's Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell is moving the next foreign ministers' meeting from Budapest to Brussels
Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission
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Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as Commission President and can take a holiday – throughout the entire weekend. Then the work begins to piece together people and assignments to fulfill all the new promises
Next Five-Year Plan in the EU: Police, Trains, and Oceans
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Next Five-Year Plan in the EU: Police, Trains, and Oceans

Everything from less bureaucracy to more police and simpler train journeys is promised in Ursula von der Leyen's plans for the EU Commission until 2029.
State Support for Carbon Capture
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State Support for Carbon Capture

Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen
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Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen can continue her job for five more years. The EU Parliament supports her – with a margin of 41 votes
Volvo Cars: "Tariffs will obviously have an impact"
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Volvo Cars: "Tariffs will obviously have an impact"

Volvo Cars is one of the car manufacturers affected after the EU Commission introduced punitive tariffs against China. It is obvious that the tariffs will affect us in the short term, says Volvo Cars' finance chief Johan Ekdahl
Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed
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Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed

It leans towards strong Swedish support for Ursula von der Leyen as continued Commission President in the EU. But nothing is given yet – and SD and V are clearly against
EU gets backing for secret agreements on covid vaccines
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EU gets backing for secret agreements on covid vaccines

Power Struggle in the EU - Few Alternatives to von der Leyen
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Power Struggle in the EU - Few Alternatives to von der Leyen

Acute crisis meetings await in the EU if the votes are not enough for Ursula von der Leyen. The drama is great when the German woman puts her career at stake in a single decisive vote
Brussels boycotts Budapest
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Brussels boycotts Budapest

Moved meetings and no EU commissioners in Hungary. This is now being marked in Brussels against Viktor Orbán's way of handling his presidency in the EU Council of Ministers
Finland rushes through strict border law
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Finland rushes through strict border law

People who want to seek asylum in Finland can be rejected directly. The Parliament in Helsinki is voting for a tightened and criticized exception law – against the backdrop of a Russian hybrid threat
The EU threatens X with fines
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The EU threatens X with fines

Even X - previously known as Twitter - is now threatened by measures from the EU Commission. Billion fines could be the result
Finland can speed up sharp border law
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Finland can speed up sharp border law

Finland can rewrite the law so that individuals who want to seek asylum in the country, if necessary, can be rejected directly. The Parliament in Helsinki is to vote on a tightened and criticized exception law on Friday
Axfood CEO presents report with a setback
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Axfood CEO presents report with a setback

The food concern Axfood falls hard on the Stockholm Stock Exchange after an interim report for the second quarter, down 8 percent. The unexpectedly weak result is primarily due to disruptions in logistics, according to outgoing CEO Klas Balkow
The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes
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The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

The hour of destiny is approaching for Ursula von der Leyen's continuation as President of the EU Commission. The battle is portrayed as a choice between stability and Viktor Orbán
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