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Moderate Party Supports EU Asylum List with Far-Right Collaboration
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Moderate Party Supports EU Asylum List with Far-Right Collaboration

The EU's conservative party group is ready to take help from the far-right to quickly get through a first EU list of "safe countries" in asylum contexts.
EU Proposes Doubling Support for Greenland in New Budget
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EU Proposes Doubling Support for Greenland in New Budget

The EU Commission wants a doubling of the support to Greenland in the proposal for a new long-term budget.
EU Faces Resistance Over New Mercosur Trade Agreement
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EU Faces Resistance Over New Mercosur Trade Agreement

Billions in profits are promised when the EU Commission asks for approval of its trade agreement with the giants of South America. However, the resistance is strong - not least in France
Sweden Proposes Registration and Catch Reporting for Recreational Fishing
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Sweden Proposes Registration and Catch Reporting for Recreational Fishing

A government inquiry proposes requirements for many of the country's recreational fishermen to register with personal information with the authorities and also report their catches. The interest organization Sportfiskarna sees a major challenge in the implementation itself
Europe Ready to Counter Trump's Tariff Threats with Strong Economic Stance
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Europe Ready to Counter Trump's Tariff Threats with Strong Economic Stance

Europe has strong economic muscles and will give the USA a resolute answer to Donald Trump's new tariff threats, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa. If we don't get that they are actually ready to sit down for serious negotiations, then Europe will not back down
Trump Declines EU Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Dispute
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Trump Declines EU Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Dispute

USA's President Donald Trump says that he "does not seek a settlement" with the EU on tariffs. The EU's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic writes on the other hand that the EU continues to seek an agreement with the US
Bulgaria Set to Adopt Euro Currency in 2026
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Bulgaria Set to Adopt Euro Currency in 2026

The EU country Bulgaria is on its way to become the 21st country to introduce the euro as currency. A final formal obstacle can soon be overcome and open up for the transition in 2026
EU Delays New Bank Capital Requirements to 2027
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EU Delays New Bank Capital Requirements to 2027

The introduction of increased capital requirements for banks engaged in securities trading is being postponed until the start of 2027. This is confirmed by a spokesperson for the EU Commission to the news agency Bloomberg
EU Boosts Humanitarian Aid to Gaza and West Bank
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EU Boosts Humanitarian Aid to Gaza and West Bank

EU Proposes New Category for Medium-Sized Companies to Simplify Rules
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EU Proposes New Category for Medium-Sized Companies to Simplify Rules

Tens of thousands of medium-sized companies in the EU will become more competitive with the help of their own rules.
New Swedish Nuclear Power Law Criticized for Unclear Costs
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New Swedish Nuclear Power Law Criticized for Unclear Costs

The Riksdag has passed the law on how new nuclear power will be financed. But nothing is said about how high the price tag will be
Low-cost Airlines' Baggage Fees Under EU Scrutiny for Legality
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Low-cost Airlines' Baggage Fees Under EU Scrutiny for Legality

The baggage fees of several major low-cost airlines may be illegal. The Norwegian Consumer Council, the Norwegian equivalent of the Consumer Agency, lists seven companies, including Norwegian and Ryanair, that charge incorrect fees for hand luggage
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

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