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Tense wait for Trump's arrival in Davos as world leaders gather at World Economic Forum
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Tense wait for Trump's arrival in Davos as world leaders gather at World Economic Forum

With President Donald Trump in the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos, there are once again hopes for a step toward peace in Ukraine. In addition to peace, AI and energy are among the themes as world leaders meet at the World Economic Forum this week
Mercosur - the agreement that could destabilize the EU
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Mercosur - the agreement that could destabilize the EU

Big profits and necessary international contacts, supporters say - while opponents are preparing both protests and litigation. The EU's trade agreement with Latin America is political dynamite
Boliden seeks strategic project status for Nautanen copper mine
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Boliden seeks strategic project status for Nautanen copper mine

Mining group Boliden has submitted an application for the Nautanen copper deposit in central Norrbotten to be designated as "a strategic project," Boliden said in a press release.
Arba Kokalari to simplify EU AI rules
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Arba Kokalari to simplify EU AI rules

MEP Jörgen Warborn (M) found himself in the midst of a political storm over proposals to simplify EU environmental regulations. Now his party colleague Arba Kokalari is being given the same assignment on AI
The proposal is ready - this is how the EU will support Ukraine
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The proposal is ready - this is how the EU will support Ukraine

The European Commission is now presenting its formal plan for a loan of almost SEK 1,000 billion to Ukraine.
EU to sign major trade agreement with South America in Paraguay on January 17
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EU to sign major trade agreement with South America in Paraguay on January 17

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will sign the EU's major trade agreement with South America in Paraguay on January 17.
Clear yes to major trade agreement between the EU and South America
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Clear yes to major trade agreement between the EU and South America

A sufficient majority of EU countries back the EU's major trade deal with South America. However, resistance remains strong
EU opens its wallet to get Mercosur agreement through
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EU opens its wallet to get Mercosur agreement through

EU farmers remain opposed to the Mercosur agreement, and, to appease them, the EU is promising increased support for agriculture.
EU investigates Musk's chatbot Grok
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EU investigates Musk's chatbot Grok

The European Commission is investigating X after the integrated chatbot Grok once again came under fire. "It is despicable," Commission spokesman Tomas Regnier said at a press conference
Sources: Italy has swung in favor of the Mercosur free trade agreement
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Sources: Italy has swung in favor of the Mercosur free trade agreement

The Italian government has shifted course and is now ready to vote in favor of the controversial Mercosur agreement, a free trade agreement between the EU and South American countries such as Argentina and Brazil, Bloomberg reports, citing sources.
Frederiksen: A very serious situation over US threat to Greenland
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Frederiksen: A very serious situation over US threat to Greenland

Donald Trump continues to demand that Greenland become part of the United States. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen responds to the American president: "If the United States chooses to attack another NATO member, everything else stops
Vattenfall seeks government support for new nuclear reactors
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Vattenfall seeks government support for new nuclear reactors

Vattenfall has, through the project company Videberg Kraft AB, submitted an application to the government for state support to build new nuclear power.
More support for Ukraine – without Russian assets
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More support for Ukraine – without Russian assets

EU support for Ukraine has been approved, after a late-night tussle at the EU summit. But EU leaders failed to agree on using frozen Russian assets as the basis for the multi-billion-euro loan
Sources: Russia threatens Belgian financial leaders
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Sources: Russia threatens Belgian financial leaders

Russian intelligence is threatening politicians and financial executives in Belgium, sources have told The Guardian. The pressure is aimed at getting Belgium to put a stop to the EU's plans to use frozen Russian billions to support Ukraine
Disagreements continue in fateful meeting on support for Ukraine
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Disagreements continue in fateful meeting on support for Ukraine

Pressure is mounting on EU leaders to agree on future support for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky himself appeared at the summit to stress the seriousness of the situation
Swedes' victory in the EU: Demand for better abortion care
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Swedes' victory in the EU: Demand for better abortion care

The EU Parliament calls for safe and legal abortion for all, in a resolution pushed through by Swedish Abir al-Sahlani (C).
Ukraine's money is running out - Belgium is the key
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Ukraine's money is running out - Belgium is the key

When EU leaders meet for the last summit of the year, it's all about one thing – finding a solution so that Ukraine doesn't run out of money this spring. The decision is urgent, but EU countries still don't agree
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"
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