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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
Double proposals for billion-dollar loans to Ukraine
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Double proposals for billion-dollar loans to Ukraine

The European Commission is making two proposals to solve Ukraine's financial needs. Multi-billion-dollar loans are to be provided with either the EU budget or frozen Russian assets as collateral
Agreement reached – then the EU will shut off Russian gas
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Agreement reached – then the EU will shut off Russian gas

Russian gas is to be stopped from the EU by autumn 2027 at the latest, following an agreement between EU countries and the EU Parliament. Proposals are also promised soon for the same stop for Russian oil
Canada joins EU cooperation
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Canada joins EU cooperation

Canada and the EU have agreed on a joint defense effort where Ottawa will become part of the EU's newly established defense fund, Safe.
Called: Support the victim, not the attacker
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Called: Support the victim, not the attacker

The EU is holding out hope of supporting Ukraine with frozen Russian assets. The summit in December will be decisive, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas
Germany pressures Belgium over Russian assets
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Germany pressures Belgium over Russian assets

Belgium is raising its voice further in its opposition to the EU using frozen Russian assets for a billion-dollar loan to Ukraine. But Germany is making new attempts to convince its neighbor
Money promised for "biotech revolution"
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Money promised for "biotech revolution"

The EU hopes for a “biotech revolution” with the help of simpler regulations and easier access to money.
Stegra receives an additional 390 million in support
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Stegra receives an additional 390 million in support

The Swedish Energy Agency has granted 390 million in support to the steel company Stegra, according to a press release. - The condition is that Stegra can show during the spring that they have secured enough capital to complete the project, says Klara Helstad at the Swedish Energy Agency
The proposal: 16-year age limit for social media
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The proposal: 16-year age limit for social media

Introduce a 16-year age limit for social media. At least that's what the European Parliament wants, according to a vote in Strasbourg on Wednesday
Rainforest regulations postponed – again
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Rainforest regulations postponed – again

The EU Parliament agrees to further postpone new rules to prevent deforestation of rainforest. Good for Sweden, some claim
EU demands answers about sex dolls
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EU demands answers about sex dolls

The European Commission is demanding answers from Chinese Shein about the sale of, among other things, child-sized sex dolls.
EU requirements: No social media before the age of 16
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EU requirements: No social media before the age of 16

Pressure is mounting in the European Parliament to introduce a strict age limit of 16 for using social media. But not everyone is convinced
Finland in economic disgrace
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Finland in economic disgrace

An excessively large budget deficit places Finland in the EU's economic corner of shame. Unemployment and national debt are also growing
The auto parts industry is sounding the alarm – more protection against China is needed
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The auto parts industry is sounding the alarm – more protection against China is needed

French auto parts manufacturer Valeo, one of the industry's giants with 113,600 employees in 33 countries, warns that we are facing a "Darwinian transformation" in the automotive industry, reports the Financial Times.
Harsh criticism against Sweden after wolf decision
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Harsh criticism against Sweden after wolf decision

Sweden's political decision to have a wolf population of at least 170 individuals conflicts with the EU's requirements for scientifically based nature conservation. The Commission is now criticizing Sweden's decision and calling for a revision
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