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"Hold out" – Sweden's bid on defense loans
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"Hold out" – Sweden's bid on defense loans

Quick efforts are required to get Europe's major defense investments in place. But a warning about the debts, Sweden cautions
Europe dependent on American clouds: "A risk"
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Europe dependent on American clouds: "A risk"

When the USA appears as an increasingly unreliable partner, Europe and Sweden stand with their heads in the clouds – the American clouds. The dependence on American IT services raises concerns about who has control and who gets to read your emails
Europe's Giant Rearmament Faces Major Challenges
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Europe's Giant Rearmament Faces Major Challenges

The EU Commission proposes astronomical 9,000 billion kronor for defence investments in Europe. The proposal poses a number of challenges, notes Per Olsson, researcher in defence economics at FOI
Feud over the economy in Europe - "madness"
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Feud over the economy in Europe - "madness"

The crisis situation is heavy in Europe with war in Ukraine and strained relations to Donald Trump's USA. Then the next feud is already underway – with widely differing opinions on the right path to a stronger economy
EU's Bold Defense Plan: A New Era of Independence from the USA
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EU's Bold Defense Plan: A New Era of Independence from the USA

The EU is getting ready for a massive buildup to manage without the USA and Donald Trump. More is to be expected when old rules are adapted to reality
EU Eyes Temporary Returns for Syrian Refugees Amid Policy Talks
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EU Eyes Temporary Returns for Syrian Refugees Amid Policy Talks

Can the regime's fall in Syria get more refugees to return home? Now, several EU countries are hoping for at least temporary home visits to investigate the situation.
Can Europe Step Up Its Defense Game Without U.S. Support?
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Can Europe Step Up Its Defense Game Without U.S. Support?

Europe can gather sufficient funds to replace the USA's dwindling interest on the continent, according to experts. The great challenge lies rather in converting the support into military strength
EU Unveils Bold Plan to Boost Defense Spending Across Europe
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EU Unveils Bold Plan to Boost Defense Spending Across Europe

The EU Commission hopes to release nearly 9,000 billion kronor for defence investments. Member states are to be exempt from budget rules to build up
Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Largest Drop in Nearly Two Years
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Largest Drop in Nearly Two Years

The Stockholm stock exchange fell sharply after the US's planned punitive tariffs came into effect – the decline is the largest in almost two years. The decline was broad – even the defense conglomerate Saab retreated despite the announcement from the EU about astronomical defense investments
EU Eases Emission Rules: More Time for Car Makers, Battery Boost
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EU Eases Emission Rules: More Time for Car Makers, Battery Boost

The European car industry may avoid billion fines when they get more time to comply with emission regulations. And now the EU Commission is also signaling direct support to battery manufacturers
EU's New Economic Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Worker Rights
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EU's New Economic Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Worker Rights

The crisis situation is heavy in Europe with war in Ukraine and strained relations to Donald Trump's USA. Then the next feud is already underway – with vastly differing opinions on the right path to a stronger economy
After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"
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After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine
The Minister: Agreement with India important for Sweden
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The Minister: Agreement with India important for Sweden

The EU Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, is visiting India to speed up a free trade agreement. Sweden will do the heavy lifting to get the agreement in place, promises Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party)
Over 80 lynxes to be shot – the hunt begins now
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Over 80 lynxes to be shot – the hunt begins now

Today, the licensed hunting of protected lynx begins around the country. The EU should stop the hunt, believes the Nature Conservation Association
The EU: We Have Been a Boost for the USA
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The EU: We Have Been a Boost for the USA

The EU Commission repeats that it is ready to respond to potential tariffs from Washington. And it does not believe that the EU was created to "mess with the USA"
Weapons and Money – This is How Europe Can Respond to Trump
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Weapons and Money – This is How Europe Can Respond to Trump

Europe is shaken but not paralyzed by the US's U-turn in relation to Russia and Ukraine. Here are five measures that are now being intensively discussed simultaneously as the UK's Prime Minister visits Washington
Dousa on Trump's EU tariffs: We will respond
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Dousa on Trump's EU tariffs: We will respond

The USA will introduce penalty tariffs of 25 percent on products from the EU, announces President Donald Trump. The EU intends to respond "firmly"
A Multi-Billion Fund to Save Industry
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A Multi-Billion Fund to Save Industry

Europe's industry is to be transformed with billions from the emissions trading and guarantees for cheaper energy, hopes the EU Commission. And simpler rules are to give small businesses better growth
EU on the cables: "A weapon against us"
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EU on the cables: "A weapon against us"

Better surveillance, faster repairs, and tougher action against those responsible are included when the EU Commission launches an action plan against cable crimes at sea.
Macron hosts meeting on "existential threat"
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Macron hosts meeting on "existential threat"

France's President Emmanuel Macron is once again hosting a European top meeting about the "existential threat" from Russia following the latest developments in recent days, including the situation in Ukraine.
Stricter requirements on imports – EU's response to farmer protests
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Stricter requirements on imports – EU's response to farmer protests

Imported goods should not be given a competitive advantage by being produced with less ambitious environmental requirements than in the EU.
Hour of Fate for Shocked Europe
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Hour of Fate for Shocked Europe

Panic looms when a slow-moving and divided Europe tries to handle the US's negotiations with Russia about the war in Ukraine. The EU and Nato can both be broken and strengthened
EU Loans for Weapons? "Bad Idea", Says Sweden
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EU Loans for Weapons? "Bad Idea", Says Sweden

Sweden can imagine easing the EU's budget rules so that more can invest in defense. But joint EU loans are still disliked by the Finance Minister
Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv
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Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg in Brussels. "We have a lot to do", notes the Nato chief
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