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EU opens investigation into China's acquisition of Media Markt
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EU opens investigation into China's acquisition of Media Markt

The European Commission is investigating whether a Chinese purchase of German retailer MediaMarkt violates EU internal market rules.
EU wants to earmark 2 GHz satellite frequencies
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EU wants to earmark 2 GHz satellite frequencies

The European Commission wants a maximum of one-third of the 2 GHz band to be available for use by non-European operators.
EU skeptical about trial membership for Ukraine
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EU skeptical about trial membership for Ukraine

Germany's proposal to grant Ukraine "associated" membership in the EU has been met with skepticism. However, there is hope that negotiations will soon begin in earnest
EU demands stop to industrial trawlers in the Baltic Sea
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EU demands stop to industrial trawlers in the Baltic Sea

The European Parliament is pushing to stop industrial trawling in the Baltic Sea. "A strong message," said Isabella Lövin (MEP) after a vote in Strasbourg
Iran war causes growth to plummet - EU downgrades growth forecasts
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Iran war causes growth to plummet - EU downgrades growth forecasts

Growth is falling and inflation is rising - the Iran war and the energy crisis are forcing the European Commission to rethink. Sweden's growth is also plummeting in the spring forecast
Harsh criticism of Taliban meeting in EU: Complicity
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Harsh criticism of Taliban meeting in EU: Complicity

There is great anger over the upcoming meeting between the European Commission, Sweden and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. The European Parliament "regrets" the invitation in a critical statement
Half a billion kronor in aviation support to reduce ticket prices
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Half a billion kronor in aviation support to reduce ticket prices

The government is proposing a support package of 500 million kronor for aviation, which is under severe pressure from high fuel prices. This will mean lower ticket prices, says Minister of Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (KD)
Merz: Let Ukraine in as a trial EU member
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Merz: Let Ukraine in as a trial EU member

Germany wants to make Ukraine an "associate member" of the EU - without voting rights but with a seat at summits and in the European Parliament. "We do not have time for further delays," writes Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a letter to EU leaders
Google, Meta and TikTok reported to European Commission over scam ads
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Google, Meta and TikTok reported to European Commission over scam ads

Are the IT giants doing enough to protect users from scam ads? No, the Swedish Consumers' Association believes; it is now reporting Google, among others, to the European Commission.
Leadership battle in London opens the door to rejoining the EU
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Leadership battle in London opens the door to rejoining the EU

Ten years after the Brexit vote, British politicians are reviving the question of returning to the EU. Sweden is keeping its fingers crossed
Germany to sell Swedish-linked energy company Uniper
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Germany to sell Swedish-linked energy company Uniper

The German government plans to reprivatize the energy group Uniper, which is a co-owner of the Swedish nuclear power plants Oskarshamn, Ringhals, and Forsmark.
EU promises fertilizer subsidies for farmers
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EU promises fertilizer subsidies for farmers

The European Commission has promised extra emergency support and increased flexibility to address rapidly rising fertilizer prices.
Tight control over steel in the EU, but concerns about Ukraine
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Tight control over steel in the EU, but concerns about Ukraine

The EU is raising its steel tariffs significantly in response to external competition. However, imports from Ukraine risk being squeezed
Wallenberg Sphere's EQT to manage EU Scaleup Europe Fund for deep-tech companies
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Wallenberg Sphere's EQT to manage EU Scaleup Europe Fund for deep-tech companies

Venture capital firm EQT has won a tender to manage an EU fund that will be used to strengthen so-called deep-tech companies.
EU reviews tobacco directive as new snus rules considered
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EU reviews tobacco directive as new snus rules considered

The European Commission is now starting the process to update its tobacco regulations.
EU promises action against conversion therapy for LGBTQI people
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EU promises action against conversion therapy for LGBTQI people

The European Commission is now urging member states to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQI people.
Simpler tickets so more people will travel by train in the EU
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Simpler tickets so more people will travel by train in the EU

Search for your trip, compare and book in minutes. This is how the EU wants to make train travel in Europe easier
EU and Sweden receive criticism for meeting with Taliban
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EU and Sweden receive criticism for meeting with Taliban

Deportations to Afghanistan risk costing lives, warns the refugee organization IRC ahead of the upcoming "technical talks" with representatives of the Taliban regime.
EU will invite the Taliban to Brussels for talks on deportations to Afghanistan
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EU will invite the Taliban to Brussels for talks on deportations to Afghanistan

The Taliban will be invited to Brussels for talks on deportations to Afghanistan, the European Commission announced on Monday evening.
EU wants to change airport state aid
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EU wants to change airport state aid

The European Commission wants to change the threshold at which airports can receive state aid.
EU: Right to compensation for cancelled flights as increased fuel prices not force majeure
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EU: Right to compensation for cancelled flights as increased fuel prices not force majeure

Increased fuel prices do not constitute force majeure, the European Commission has ruled. If a flight is cancelled, passengers are entitled to compensation
Ebba Busch pauses electricity cable construction to Denmark amid EU row
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Ebba Busch pauses electricity cable construction to Denmark amid EU row

Sweden is pausing construction of a new electricity cable to Denmark. The move comes amid continued disputes with the European Commission over how Swedish congestion revenues should be used
SD wants the government to cut the gasoline tax further
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SD wants the government to cut the gasoline tax further

The Sweden Democrats want the government to lower gasoline and diesel taxes by a few kronor for five months if the EU gives the final go-ahead. But the prime minister has so far been tight-lipped on the issue
Svantesson: EU gives green light to Sweden's reduced fuel tax for up to five months
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Svantesson: EU gives green light to Sweden's reduced fuel tax for up to five months

Sweden has received the green light from the Commission to lower fuel taxes below the EU minimum level for a maximum of five months. A formal decision will now be made by the Council of Ministers
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