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Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire Swedish Fuel Company Preem

Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire Swedish Fuel Company Preem

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The fuel company Preem, with refineries in Lysekil and Gothenburg, has been acquired by the Swiss energy conglomerate Varo Energy, writes Preem in a press release. The deal must be approved by the relevant authorities to be completed

Sweden Seeks to Shield Key Goods from EU-US Tariff Clash

Sweden Seeks to Shield Key Goods from EU-US Tariff Clash

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Juice and jeans are okay. But many other goods need to be exempted in the EU's response to the USA in the escalated trade war

Nordic Nations Unite to Tackle Unsafe Products from Temu and Shein

Nordic Nations Unite to Tackle Unsafe Products from Temu and Shein

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Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are joining forces against dangerous products from global online stores such as Temu and Shein.

EU Urges 3-Day Supply Prep for Crisis Readiness

EU Urges 3-Day Supply Prep for Crisis Readiness

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Make sure to have supplies at home for at least 72 hours, in case a crisis occurs. The warning comes from the EU in a new strategy for better preparedness for both war and disasters

Turkey-EU Relations Strained as Opposition Leader's Arrest Sparks Tensions

Turkey-EU Relations Strained as Opposition Leader's Arrest Sparks Tensions

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The arrest of the leading opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu puts Turkey's relations with Europe at stake, warns the German top politician Manfred Weber, leader of the largest party group in the EU parliament.

Sweden Democrats Call for Inquiry into Northvolt Bankruptcy

Sweden Democrats Call for Inquiry into Northvolt Bankruptcy

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The Sweden Democrats (SD) want the government to appoint an accident commission about Northvolt.

EU Backs Swedish Mining Projects to Boost Raw Material Supply

EU Backs Swedish Mining Projects to Boost Raw Material Supply

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Three Swedish investments are among the selected when the EU lists 47 strategic projects to secure access to critical raw materials.

EU Agreement Keeps A-Tractor Driving Age at 15 in Sweden

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EU Agreement Keeps A-Tractor Driving Age at 15 in Sweden

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The age limit of 15 years to drive an A-tractor remains. This was agreed upon by the EU Parliament and EU member states in negotiations during the night to Tuesday

EU Trade Chief Heads to US for Crucial Talks on New Tariffs

EU Trade Chief Heads to US for Crucial Talks on New Tariffs

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The EU's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic is on his way to the USA to meet the US Trade Minister Howard Lutnick and the Trump administration's trade representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday. The visit comes ahead of April 2, when the US President Donald Trump is expected to present even more tariffs

Kristersson Criticizes Hungary's Stance on Ukraine at EU Summit

Kristersson Criticizes Hungary's Stance on Ukraine at EU Summit

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Hungary still stands aside when the rest of the EU stands firmly behind Ukraine. We are right and Hungary is wrong, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) in Brussels

EU Delays Bourbon Tariffs, Seeks Talks with Trump Administration

EU Delays Bourbon Tariffs, Seeks Talks with Trump Administration

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The EU Commission is postponing the introduction of 50-percent tariffs on bourbon from the USA until mid-April, according to a spokesperson for the Commission. At the same time, the Trump administration is being invited to new talks to avoid a tariff war between the EU and the USA

EU's Defense Funding: Navigating Complex Paths to Billions by 2030

EU's Defense Funding: Navigating Complex Paths to Billions by 2030

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Billions or even trillions are promised when the EU is to be upgraded for a completely new military readiness by 2030. But despite agreement on the goal, the member states have completely different opinions on the right way to get there

Sweden's A-Tractor Age Limit Likely to Stay at 15 After EU Talks

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Sweden's A-Tractor Age Limit Likely to Stay at 15 After EU Talks

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The 15-year limit appears to remain for A-tractors after positive signals from the EU's member states. The decisive negotiation takes place on Monday

EU Unveils Readiness 2030: A New Era for European Defense Strategy

EU Unveils Readiness 2030: A New Era for European Defense Strategy

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A decisive moment for Europe's security, says the EU Commission, which is now presenting its major white paper on future defense. "Readiness 2030" is the plan that will secure Europe

EU Gold for "Democracy's Lighthouse"

EU Gold for "Democracy's Lighthouse"

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EU and USA in Trade Talks

EU and USA in Trade Talks

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The EU and the USA are initiating direct talks regarding the looming trade war, according to the EU Commission.

Tariffs on syrup and shampoo – this is how the EU can respond to the USA

Tariffs on syrup and shampoo – this is how the EU can respond to the USA

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Thousands of goods may be affected by tariffs if and when the EU adds more trade measures against the USA. The entire list is 99 pages long – with everything from negligees and shampoo to copper, molybdenum, and pulp

EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

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EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

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The EU responds quickly to the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum, but is also planning a second round of countermeasures. Meanwhile, the EU Commission is open to negotiations

Trump's Steel Tariffs Introduced - EU Responds

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Trump's Steel Tariffs Introduced - EU Responds

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The USA's President Donald Trump's tariffs of 25 percent on steel and aluminium have now come into effect. The EU is responding with several countermeasures – including tariffs on spirits, boats, and motorcycles from the USA

Migrant camps outside the EU - so more can be deported

Migrant camps outside the EU - so more can be deported

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The EU Commission is opening up for "return hubs" where deported migrants are to be gathered in countries outside the EU. "A low point", says human rights organization Amnesty International

"Hold out" – Sweden's bid on defense loans

"Hold out" – Sweden's bid on defense loans

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Quick efforts are required to get Europe's major defense investments in place. But a warning about the debts, Sweden cautions

Europe dependent on American clouds: "A risk"

Europe dependent on American clouds: "A risk"

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When the USA appears as an increasingly unreliable partner, Europe and Sweden stand with their heads in the clouds – the American clouds. The dependence on American IT services raises concerns about who has control and who gets to read your emails

Europe's Giant Rearmament Faces Major Challenges

Europe's Giant Rearmament Faces Major Challenges

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The EU Commission proposes astronomical 9,000 billion kronor for defence investments in Europe. The proposal poses a number of challenges, notes Per Olsson, researcher in defence economics at FOI

Feud over the economy in Europe - "madness"

Feud over the economy in Europe - "madness"

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The crisis situation is heavy in Europe with war in Ukraine and strained relations to Donald Trump's USA. Then the next feud is already underway – with widely differing opinions on the right path to a stronger economy