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Want to Speed Up the Fight Against Gang Recruitment
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Want to Speed Up the Fight Against Gang Recruitment

The government is asking the European Commission for fast-track approval of a new law that would require major online platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat to take down gang recruitment material within an hour.
Jyrki Katainen will become an EU adviser on the Arctic
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Jyrki Katainen will become an EU adviser on the Arctic

The Greenland crisis is compounded by the EU's appointment of former Finnish Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen as special adviser on the Arctic.
Europe's far right depressed over Orbán, the only one with a stake
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Europe's far right depressed over Orbán, the only one with a stake

Europe's far right is depressed after Viktor Orbán was voted out by Hungarian voters.
Svantesson to worried Swedes: Swedish economy is stable
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Svantesson to worried Swedes: Swedish economy is stable

The most significant proposals in the government's spring offensive ahead of this fall's election campaign are lower taxes on gasoline and diesel and a temporary electricity subsidy. They should help households increase consumption
The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes
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The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to borrow money to lower taxes on gasoline and diesel and to fund electricity subsidies. The spring budget includes unfunded proposals totaling SEK 7
If Magyar wins in Hungary - not easy for the EU
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If Magyar wins in Hungary - not easy for the EU

A different Hungary in the EU awaits if Péter Magyar wins the election on April 12. But much will also remain unchanged
Self-driving Tesla gets green light in the Netherlands for FSD Supervised system
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Self-driving Tesla gets green light in the Netherlands for FSD Supervised system

US automaker Tesla has received the green light from the Dutch Road Administration for a partially autonomous driving system called FSD Supervised. It is the first certificate of its kind in Europe
Thousands have been denied entry by new EU Entry/Exit System
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Thousands have been denied entry by new EU Entry/Exit System

Thousands of travelers have been stopped at EU borders and nearly 700 have been assessed as security risks since a new digital control system was introduced, according to the European Commission.
New free trips for 18-year-olds in Europe
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New free trips for 18-year-olds in Europe

Almost half a million 18-year-olds have already done so - now another 40,000 young people will have the chance to travel for free in Europe.
Snuff ban causes concern, major interests at stake
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Snuff ban causes concern, major interests at stake

Taking a white pill in Paris can result in a large fine. There, it is described as a decisive blow against the powerful tobacco industry - but in Sweden it is seen as an attack on the Swedish self-image
If Magyar wins in Hungary - not easy for the EU
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If Magyar wins in Hungary - not easy for the EU

A different Hungary in the EU would await if Péter Magyar wins the election on April 12. But much would also remain as before
EU row could affect efforts to combat online child abuse
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EU row could affect efforts to combat online child abuse

The disagreement over "chat control" could create problems for efforts to combat online child abuse. The temporary rules expire today
How to deal with the cormorant - new EU guidelines
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How to deal with the cormorant - new EU guidelines

The European Commission is presenting new guidelines on how Sweden and other countries can act to control growing numbers of great cormorants.
EU ministers at emergency meeting urged to save diesel and jet fuel
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EU ministers at emergency meeting urged to save diesel and jet fuel

Asia's energy crisis in the wake of the war in Iran is spreading to Europe. On Tuesday afternoon, EU energy ministers held an emergency meeting
EU reviews France's state aid for new nuclear power plants
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EU reviews France's state aid for new nuclear power plants

The European Commission will review whether France's state aid for new nuclear power plants complies with the rules.
Orbán on the sidelines, but it will be difficult for the EU to punish Hungary
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Orbán on the sidelines, but it will be difficult for the EU to punish Hungary

Hungary ignores decisions, has ties to Russia, and is accused of corruption and abuse of power. As long as Viktor Orbán has the support of another EU country, Brussels will still find it difficult to act
EU investigates Snapchat - threatens porn sites with fines
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EU investigates Snapchat - threatens porn sites with fines

Suspicions of poor age verification and the sale of drugs and alcohol have led the European Commission to open an investigation into Snapchat. At the same time, four major porn sites are being threatened with fines
Hungary must wait for SAFE defense fund loans after EU approves France and Czech Republic
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Hungary must wait for SAFE defense fund loans after EU approves France and Czech Republic

The European Commission has given the thumbs-up to multi-billion-dollar loans from the SAFE defense fund to the Czech Republic and France. But Hungary will have to continue to wait
EU allocates 115 million euros for new weapons technology
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EU allocates 115 million euros for new weapons technology

The European Commission hopes EU funding will help small businesses quickly develop drones and other new weapons technologies.
Hattrick in trade - EU and Australia agree
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Hattrick in trade - EU and Australia agree

Donald Trump's tariff threats are causing the EU to accelerate trade talks. Now a third major agreement is underway, with Australia taking the lead after agreements with South America and India
EU wants explanation from Hungary on Russian contacts
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EU wants explanation from Hungary on Russian contacts

The European Commission wants an explanation from Hungary after information from the US about Hungary's regular reporting to Moscow.
EU-Mercosur trade agreement to enter provisional effect from 1 May
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EU-Mercosur trade agreement to enter provisional effect from 1 May

The EU's new trade agreement with the Mercosur countries in South America will enter into provisional effect on May 1.
Government proposes reduced tax on gasoline and diesel
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Government proposes reduced tax on gasoline and diesel

The government and the Social Democrats are proposing a temporary reduction in taxes on gasoline and diesel. They also want to introduce an increased electricity subsidy for all households
EU urges member states to store less gas in the shadow of war
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EU urges member states to store less gas in the shadow of war

Gas prices have risen as a result of the war in Iran. Now the European Commission is urging member states to reduce their gas stockpiles to avoid driving prices up further
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