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Trump's New Tariffs on Medicines and Trucks Raise Uncertainty
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Trump's New Tariffs on Medicines and Trucks Raise Uncertainty

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, announces several new tariffs that come into force as early as Wednesday. Medicines, trucks and sofas are some categories that are affected – but much is still unclear
EU Stands Firm on Data Law Despite Apple's Criticism
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EU Stands Firm on Data Law Despite Apple's Criticism

EU and USA Resume Talks on Steel and Aluminium Tariffs
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EU and USA Resume Talks on Steel and Aluminium Tariffs

The EU's trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic will meet the US trade representative Jamieson Greer this week to try to resume the interrupted negotiations on reduced tariffs on exports of steel and aluminium.
EU Considers Cormorant Protection Status Amid Pressure from Sweden
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EU Considers Cormorant Protection Status Amid Pressure from Sweden

The EU Commission is clearly hesitant to change the protection status of the great cormorant, despite pressure from Sweden and other countries.
Doctors Criticize Sweden's Decision on Colon Cancer Screening Age
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Doctors Criticize Sweden's Decision on Colon Cancer Screening Age

The National Board of Health and Welfare does not want to lower the age for screening tests for colon cancer, despite it being recommended by the EU. The proposal is now being criticized
EU Plans to Ban Russian LNG in New Sanctions Package
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EU Plans to Ban Russian LNG in New Sanctions Package

The EU Commission wants to stop Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in its 19th sanctions package against Russia. It's time to turn off the tap, says Chairman Ursula von der Leyen
Dairy Cows Retain Grazing Rights; Farmers to Receive Compensation
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Dairy Cows Retain Grazing Rights; Farmers to Receive Compensation

The right for dairy cows to graze outdoors will remain, says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD). Instead, dairy farmers will receive an annual compensation of 1,000 kronor per cow
Sweden Faces Major Challenges in Meeting EU Climate Targets by 2030
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Sweden Faces Major Challenges in Meeting EU Climate Targets by 2030

The government has counted on being able to meet the EU's climate targets by 2030. But now it is clear that the targets seem to be missed so that it is thundering about it
EU Climate Goals Stalled as Member States Disagree on Targets
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EU Climate Goals Stalled as Member States Disagree on Targets

Disagreement in the EU means that established climate goals are replaced with a declaration of intent for the time being. A great disappointment, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals)
EU Eases Proposed Cider Juice Content Regulations
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EU Eases Proposed Cider Juice Content Regulations

The EU Commission is reported to be backing down from plans for genuine cider to have to contain at least 50 percent fruit juice.
EU Proposes Sanctions on Israel's Ministers and Trade Over Gaza
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EU Proposes Sanctions on Israel's Ministers and Trade Over Gaza

Stopped ministers and settlers as well as increased tariffs for billions are included when the EU Commission wants to sharpen the tone against Israel's actions in Gaza. But almost everything can be rejected by unwilling EU countries – and Israel is warning of countermeasures
EU Delays Climate Goals Submission Amid Member Disagreements
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EU Delays Climate Goals Submission Amid Member Disagreements

EU misses the UN's deadline to submit its climate goal for 2035. The disagreement among member states also risks bursting a new goal for 2040
EU Plans New Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Conflict
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EU Plans New Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Conflict

The EU Commission will present plans for sanctions against Israel on Wednesday, due to the country's warfare in Gaza.
Microsoft Gains Amid Mixed US Market
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Microsoft Gains Amid Mixed US Market

Leading indexes on the New York stock exchange went in different directions when the week's trading was closed.
EU Environment Ministers Stalled on 2040 Climate Targets
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EU Environment Ministers Stalled on 2040 Climate Targets

EU countries' environment ministers cannot agree on climate targets until 2040. Now the issue is being passed on to the heads of state and government instead
Microsoft to Remove Teams from Office Package in EU Agreement
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Microsoft to Remove Teams from Office Package in EU Agreement

The American software- and cloud giant Microsoft has promised to remove its video conferencing service Teams from the company's popular Office package.
Europe Struggles to Unite on Gaza Policy Amid Trump Concerns
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Europe Struggles to Unite on Gaza Policy Amid Trump Concerns

The Second World War and Donald Trump. There are two heavy reasons why the EU still cannot take joint measures regarding Israel's war in Gaza
EU Court Rules Against Hungarian State Aid for Russian Nuclear Project
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EU Court Rules Against Hungarian State Aid for Russian Nuclear Project

Hungary must demand back any potential state aid given to the Russian Rosatom for the construction of new nuclear power plants.
Teodorescu Criticizes EU's New Measures Against Israel as Shameful
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Teodorescu Criticizes EU's New Measures Against Israel as Shameful

The EU Commission's promise of more measures against Israel receives both praise and criticism in the EU Parliament. Shameful, says Alice Teodorescu Måwe (CD)
Government Plans to Increase University College Places in Sweden
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Government Plans to Increase University College Places in Sweden

More places at the university college, more establishment jobs and better matching on the labor market. The government is investing a total of just over half a billion kronor in this in the autumn budget
EU Leader Ursula von der Leyen Faces Pressure in Parliament This Autumn
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EU Leader Ursula von der Leyen Faces Pressure in Parliament This Autumn

Criticized trade agreements and the inability regarding Gaza make the ground shake under Ursula von der Leyen in the EU parliament. The discontent can bring down the entire EU commission
EU to Launch New Investigation on Daylight Saving Time
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EU to Launch New Investigation on Daylight Saving Time

After several years of deadlock on abolishing summer time, the EU Commission now promises a new investigation.
Europe Faces Autumn Crisis Amid Trump Tensions
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Europe Faces Autumn Crisis Amid Trump Tensions

A hundred years in crisis is portrayed for Europe due to the concessions to Donald Trump. The EU leadership is pressured and criticized by heavy voices in Brussels
Lyten to Revive Northvolt Factory with Fewer Employees
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Lyten to Revive Northvolt Factory with Fewer Employees

American Lyten aims to complete the Northvolt deal "in the beginning of the fourth quarter", according to Lyten's new Sweden manager. The plan is to get the battery production in Skellefteå up and running again during the first half of 2026
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