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EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions
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EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions

The EU Commission is to examine whether Israel's actions in Gaza breach the terms of the EU's cooperation agreement with Israel. But there is as yet no agreement on sanctions against Israeli ministers or settlers
EU Proposal Eases Return of Asylum Seekers to Safe Third Countries
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EU Proposal Eases Return of Asylum Seekers to Safe Third Countries

The EU opens the door to "Rwanda models" in new rules on which countries can be considered safe to send asylum seekers to. The connection to the recipient country will no longer be necessary
UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in West Bank
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UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in West Bank

The United Kingdom is pausing talks with Israel on a new free trade agreement and introducing sanctions against settlers in the West Bank. Several EU countries also want to toughen their tone towards Israel, among other things by reviewing cooperation agreements and introducing sanctions against ministers
Trade Tensions with US Impact EU Growth Forecasts
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Trade Tensions with US Impact EU Growth Forecasts

Threatening trade war with the USA gets the economy to tremble. The spring forecast points towards less growth than expected
Sweden Advises Against Costly New ALS Drug Due to Limited Benefits
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Sweden Advises Against Costly New ALS Drug Due to Limited Benefits

The regions are advised against using a new medication for the nervous disease ALS. The treatment is deemed too expensive and not to have any tangible impact on the patients
Trump's Tariff Pause with EU Likely to Extend, Says Swedish Minister
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Trump's Tariff Pause with EU Likely to Extend, Says Swedish Minister

The USA has started signaling interest in a customs agreement with the EU. But according to Sweden's Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M), the risk is great that they won't make it in time - when President Donald Trump's 90-day tariff pause expires
Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks
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Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks

The Government will at a ministerial meeting in Brussels take the initiative to start negotiations on a trade agreement with Australia again. We want new trade routes for our companies, it is extra important now, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party)
US-EU Tariff Agreement Faces Delays, Says Finance Minister
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US-EU Tariff Agreement Faces Delays, Says Finance Minister

A quick agreement on tariffs and trade between the Trump administration and the EU may be difficult to achieve, according to US Finance Minister Scott Bessent. I believe that the US and Europe will become a bit slower, he says about how the negotiations have gone so far
EU's Trade Response: Carrot and Stick Approach to US Tariffs
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EU's Trade Response: Carrot and Stick Approach to US Tariffs

As a response to the various tariffs imposed by the USA in the ongoing trade war, the EU has today presented a 218-page long list of goods that may be affected by countermeasures. The list is both a carrot and a stick, according to Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party)
EU Considers New Tariffs on US Goods Including Horses and Golf Balls
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EU Considers New Tariffs on US Goods Including Horses and Golf Balls

Multi-billion import from USA may be affected when EU prepares for next response, if trade war continues. On the new list, there are everything from horses to pulp and novelty items
EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protection Status
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EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protection Status

EU Sues Sweden Over Tax and Maritime Control Issues
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EU Sues Sweden Over Tax and Maritime Control Issues

EU Aims to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027
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EU Aims to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

At the latest by the end of 2027, all gas imports from Russia should be shut down, urges.
EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027
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EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027

EU Continues Billion-Euro Russian Oil Purchases Despite Phase-Out Plan
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EU Continues Billion-Euro Russian Oil Purchases Despite Phase-Out Plan

Despite the goal of completely phasing out Russian energy by 2027, most EU countries are still buying oil and gas from Russia for billions every year, reports Swedish Radio Ekot. Absurd, says an energy analyst
Svantesson: EU Tariffs Should Impact US Economy
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Svantesson: EU Tariffs Should Impact US Economy

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) believes that the EU should respond forcefully to the US trade war. It's about taking as directed and proportionate countermeasures as possible, which can harm the American economy, she says
EU Urges 72-Hour Crisis Preparedness After Iberian Power Outage
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EU Urges 72-Hour Crisis Preparedness After Iberian Power Outage

Make sure to have water, cash and other essentials for at least three days, the EU Commission urged already in March. Now, the prepping is getting new focus after the power outage in Spain and Portugal
EU Court Rules Against Selling Citizenship for Investments
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EU Court Rules Against Selling Citizenship for Investments

Spain Power Restored After Outage Not Caused by Cyberattack
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Spain Power Restored After Outage Not Caused by Cyberattack

The extensive power outage in Spain was not caused by a cyberattack, according to the operator Red Eléctrica. The same message comes from Portugal
EU Fines Apple and Meta, Sparking Potential Trade Tensions with Trump
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EU Fines Apple and Meta, Sparking Potential Trade Tensions with Trump

Under the threat of trade war with the USA, the EU is imposing billion-dollar fines on American internet giants Apple and Meta. The companies are appealing – even though the sums are significantly lower than they could have been
Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity
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Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity

From June 1, farm sales will be permitted in Sweden. But the Public Health Agency's detailed regulations receive harsh criticism
Tech Giants Shed 56 billion SEK in Value as Small Investors Flee
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Tech Giants Shed 56 billion SEK in Value as Small Investors Flee

The seven tech giants on Wall Street – the "Magnificent 7 companies" – have in just over ten weeks lost a staggering 56,000 billion kronor in stock value. Now it's time to deliver when the seven reports are expected
EU Expansion: Hungary's Block Delays Ukraine and Moldova Membership
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EU Expansion: Hungary's Block Delays Ukraine and Moldova Membership

Membership in the EU can serve as a political security guarantee for Ukraine, believes expansion chief Marta Kos. As early as 2030, four new countries may have joined – if only Hungary stops blocking
EU Launches Safety Sweep to Tackle Dangerous Products Online
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EU Launches Safety Sweep to Tackle Dangerous Products Online

The EU Commission and member states are preparing a "safety sweep" against dangerous products on websites.
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